Music Composition in Contexts of Early Childhood: Creation, Communication and Mu

Description: Music Composition in Contexts of Early Childhood by Aleksandra Acker, Berenice Nyland, Jan Deans, Kylie Payman, Suzana Klarin This book explores the narratives of a group of four-year-old children in a composition project in an Australian early learning centre. The book describes the context of the centre, the history of projects and details one project as an example of "lifeworthy learning". FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This book explores the narratives of a group of four-year-old children in a composition project in an Australian early learning centre. The participants, centre staff and a composer, Stephen Leek, contributed a number of music sessions for the children, including five original songs. The book showcases young childrens communicative ability and sensitivity to wider issues. The staff in the centre have a strongly voiced philosophy that is enacted through arts-based pedagogy and incorporates significant themes including a respect for Aboriginal culture and custodial responsibility towards a sustainable future for the earth. Examples of adult and childrens ideas are illustrated through music making, singing, dancing, words, drawings and paintings, which provide insights into a world where children are viewed as active citizens and the arts have rights. The book describes the context of the centre, the history of projects and details one project as an example of "lifeworthy learning". Back Cover This book explores the narratives of a group of four-year-old children in a composition project in an Australian early learning centre. The participants, centre staff and a composer, Stephen Leek, contributed a number of music sessions for the children, including five original songs. The book showcases young childrens communicative ability and sensitivity to wider issues. The staff in the centre have a strongly voiced philosophy that is enacted through arts-based pedagogy and incorporates significant themes including a respect for Aboriginal culture and custodial responsibility towards a sustainable future for the earth. Examples of adult and childrens ideas are illustrated through music making, singing, dancing, words, drawings and paintings, which provide insights into a world where children are viewed as active citizens and the arts have rights. The book describes the context of the centre, the history of projects and details one project as an example of "lifeworthy learning". Aleksandra Acker is a practicing musician, lecturer and researcher at RMIT University, Australia. Berenice Nyland is an Adjunct Professor at RMIT University, Australia. Jan Deans was the Director of Early Learning Centre at The University of Melbourne, Australia. Kylie Payman is the specialist music teacher at The University of Melbournes Early Learning Centre. Suzana Klarin is an educational leader at The University of Melbournes Early Learning Centre. Author Biography Aleksandra Acker is a practicing musician, lecturer and researcher at RMIT University, Australia.Berenice Nyland is an Adjunct Professor at RMIT University, Australia.Jan Deans was the Director of Early Learning Centre at The University of Melbourne, Australia.Kylie Payman is the specialist music teacher at The University of Melbournes Early Learning Centre.Suzana Klarin is an educational leader at The University of Melbournes Early Learning Centre. Table of Contents Chapter 1. Introduction.- Chapter 2. The development of a teaching and learning space at the ELC.- Chapter 3. Theoretical and pedagogical underpinning of The Yarra Songs project.- Chapter 4. The child protagonists in the ELC projects.- Chapter 5. The evolution of the lyrics and composition of The Yarra Songs.- Chapter 6. The life cycle of the Black Swan song.- Chapter 7. Language and the arts in early childhood. Feature A musical journey offering exemplary pedagogical practices through project-based arts in early childhood A significant topic turned into a book for individuals seeking examples of multi-modal, arts-based curriculum practices A highly informative book that wets the appetite for those who want to go deeper into early childhood music education Details ISBN303091691X Author Suzana Klarin Short Title Music Composition in Contexts of Early Childhood Language English Year 2022 ISBN-10 303091691X ISBN-13 9783030916916 Format Hardcover Publisher Springer Nature Switzerland AG Edition 1st Imprint Springer Nature Switzerland AG Place of Publication Cham Country of Publication Switzerland Pages 120 Publication Date 2022-01-04 Illustrations 22 Illustrations, black and white; XV, 120 p. 22 illus. UK Release Date 2022-01-04 Subtitle Creation, Communication and Multi-Modal Experiences through Music Edition Description 1st ed. 2021 DEWEY 781.3083 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134207219;

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