CC602307 Content of Pre-school Education (Expression I)

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2025Year School/Graduate School School of Education

Lecture Code CC602307 Subject Classification Courses for Professional Teaching

Subject Name 保育内容論（表現I）

Subject Name
（Katakana）ホイクナイヨウロン（ヒョウゲンI）

Subject Name in
English Content of Pre-school Education (Expression I)

Instructor SUZAKI ASAKO

Instructor
(Katakana) スザキ　アサコ

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 4th-Year, First Semester, First Semester

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (1st) Thur1-2：EDU G205

Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details) Face-to-face, Online (simultaneous interactive)

Lecture-and Exercise-oriented, Student presentations, Work

Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 2 Language of Instruction J : Japanese

Course Level 4 : Undergraduate Advanced

Course Area（Area） 24 : Social Sciences

Course Area（Discipline） 07 : Education

Eligible Students Students who need this course to obtain a teaching certificate for nursery school or kindergarten, and those interested in expressive education

Keywords SDG_04, music play, eurhythmics, improvisation, the drama play

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)

Class Objectives
/Class Outline This course explores methods of incorporating expressive play into childcare and education. Through hands-on experiences with various expressive techniques, such as musical play and theatrical play, students will develop practical skills applicable in educational settings. The course introduces expressive techniques including musical play, instrument making, songwriting, eurhythmics, and theatrical play. As a culminating activity, students will dramatize a picture book using these expressive techniques.

Class Schedule Lesson1: Orientation of class schedule
Lesson2: Musical sensitivity and body growth of children 0-2 years of age
Lesson3: Introduction of the music play and eurhythmics for children 0-2 years of age
Lesson4: Practice of the music play and eurhythmics for children 0-2 years of age
Lesson5: Musical sensitivity and body growth of children 3-5 years of age
Lesson6: The music play and eurhythmics for children 3-5 years of age
Lesson7: Practice of the music play and eurhythmics for children 3-5 years of age
Lesson8: Practical Application of Expressive Play in Elementary Education
Lesson9: Effects of Improvisational Expression in Childcare and Education
Lesson10: Creating Stories Through Improvised Theatrical Expression in Childcare and Education
Lesson11: Playing methods of various musical instruments and original musical instrument
Lesson12: How to play simple accompaniment with the keyboard instrument
Lesson13: How to play sound effects with the keyboard instrument
Lesson14: Picture Book Theater Production (1) – Developing Scripts in Groups
Lesson15: Picture Book Theater Production (2) – Directing and Rehearsing in Groups

Text/Reference
Books,etc. 須崎朝子，林加奈（深見友紀子監修）『幼稚園・保育園で人気の　創造性を育む　音楽あそび・表現あそび: 毎日の活動から発表会まで』音楽之友社
Asako Suzaki and Kana Hayashi (Yukiko Fukami supervision), Creative music play, expression play in a nursery school and a kindergarten, Ongaku no tomo sha.
some handouts will be given in class.

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. Text, Handouts, Audio Materials, Visual Materials

(More Details) Textbook, Handouts, Audio materials, Movies(videos/PC/other image data)

Learning techniques to be incorporated Discussions, Role Play, Project Learning

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Lesson 1: Review the contents of the textbook.
Lesson 2: Research music activities for infants and toddlers online.
Lesson 3: Compile examples of music activities for infants and toddlers in a notebook.
Lesson 4: Develop a lesson plan for childcare incorporating music activities for infants and toddlers.
Lesson 5: Explore music activities for preschoolers and kindergarteners online.
Lesson 6: Summarize examples of music activities for preschoolers and kindergarteners in a notebook.
Lesson 7: Brainstorm teaching plans for childcare using music activities for preschoolers and kindergarteners.
Lesson 8: Devise teaching plans for childcare incorporating expressive play.
Lesson 9: Read sections of the textbook related to storytelling and create a story using short phrases.
Lesson 10: Search for materials for making musical instruments for the next session.
Lesson 11: Brainstorm activities using original musical instruments.
Lesson 12: Select a favorite children's song and try improvising accompaniment.
Lesson 13: Implement sound effects introduced in class during a storytelling session with a chosen picture book.
Lesson 14: Finalize the script for presentation and plan the specific arrangements.
Lesson 15: Reflect on past activities and summarize the activities conducted during the course.

Requirements This class is a class of the practice form to learn while experiencing music play, eurithmics and other expressions. Let's be concerned with a class positively!

Grading Method Students will be evaluated based on a total of 100 points: 50 points for their work on the assignments presented in class and the results of their work, and 50 points for the stage production as a summary of the class.

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message

Other

Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

Academic Year	2025Year	School/Graduate School	School of Education
Lecture Code	CC602307	Subject Classification	Courses for Professional Teaching
Subject Name	保育内容論（表現I）
Subject Name （Katakana）	ホイクナイヨウロン（ヒョウゲンI）
Subject Name in English	Content of Pre-school Education (Expression I)
Instructor	SUZAKI ASAKO
Instructor (Katakana)	スザキ　アサコ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	4th-Year, First Semester, First Semester
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(1st) Thur1-2：EDU G205
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)	Face-to-face, Online (simultaneous interactive)
Lecture-and Exercise-oriented, Student presentations, Work
Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week	2	Language of Instruction	J : Japanese
Course Level	4 : Undergraduate Advanced
Course Area（Area）	24 : Social Sciences
Course Area（Discipline）	07 : Education
Eligible Students	Students who need this course to obtain a teaching certificate for nursery school or kindergarten, and those interested in expressive education
Keywords	SDG_04, music play, eurhythmics, improvisation, the drama play
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Educational Program (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced Evaluation (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Class Objectives /Class Outline	This course explores methods of incorporating expressive play into childcare and education. Through hands-on experiences with various expressive techniques, such as musical play and theatrical play, students will develop practical skills applicable in educational settings. The course introduces expressive techniques including musical play, instrument making, songwriting, eurhythmics, and theatrical play. As a culminating activity, students will dramatize a picture book using these expressive techniques.
Class Schedule	Lesson1: Orientation of class schedule Lesson2: Musical sensitivity and body growth of children 0-2 years of age Lesson3: Introduction of the music play and eurhythmics for children 0-2 years of age Lesson4: Practice of the music play and eurhythmics for children 0-2 years of age Lesson5: Musical sensitivity and body growth of children 3-5 years of age Lesson6: The music play and eurhythmics for children 3-5 years of age Lesson7: Practice of the music play and eurhythmics for children 3-5 years of age Lesson8: Practical Application of Expressive Play in Elementary Education Lesson9: Effects of Improvisational Expression in Childcare and Education Lesson10: Creating Stories Through Improvised Theatrical Expression in Childcare and Education Lesson11: Playing methods of various musical instruments and original musical instrument Lesson12: How to play simple accompaniment with the keyboard instrument Lesson13: How to play sound effects with the keyboard instrument Lesson14: Picture Book Theater Production (1) – Developing Scripts in Groups Lesson15: Picture Book Theater Production (2) – Directing and Rehearsing in Groups
Text/Reference Books,etc.	須崎朝子，林加奈（深見友紀子監修）『幼稚園・保育園で人気の　創造性を育む　音楽あそび・表現あそび: 毎日の活動から発表会まで』音楽之友社 Asako Suzaki and Kana Hayashi (Yukiko Fukami supervision), Creative music play, expression play in a nursery school and a kindergarten, Ongaku no tomo sha. some handouts will be given in class.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.	Text, Handouts, Audio Materials, Visual Materials
(More Details)	Textbook, Handouts, Audio materials, Movies(videos/PC/other image data)
Learning techniques to be incorporated	Discussions, Role Play, Project Learning
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Lesson 1: Review the contents of the textbook. Lesson 2: Research music activities for infants and toddlers online. Lesson 3: Compile examples of music activities for infants and toddlers in a notebook. Lesson 4: Develop a lesson plan for childcare incorporating music activities for infants and toddlers. Lesson 5: Explore music activities for preschoolers and kindergarteners online. Lesson 6: Summarize examples of music activities for preschoolers and kindergarteners in a notebook. Lesson 7: Brainstorm teaching plans for childcare using music activities for preschoolers and kindergarteners. Lesson 8: Devise teaching plans for childcare incorporating expressive play. Lesson 9: Read sections of the textbook related to storytelling and create a story using short phrases. Lesson 10: Search for materials for making musical instruments for the next session. Lesson 11: Brainstorm activities using original musical instruments. Lesson 12: Select a favorite children's song and try improvising accompaniment. Lesson 13: Implement sound effects introduced in class during a storytelling session with a chosen picture book. Lesson 14: Finalize the script for presentation and plan the specific arrangements. Lesson 15: Reflect on past activities and summarize the activities conducted during the course.
Requirements	This class is a class of the practice form to learn while experiencing music play, eurithmics and other expressions. Let's be concerned with a class positively!
Grading Method	Students will be evaluated based on a total of 100 points: 50 points for their work on the assignments presented in class and the results of their work, and 50 points for the stage production as a summary of the class.
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message
Other
Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes. Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

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