This course focuses on music as an integral component of teaching and learning in the world of early childhood and in the elementary school curriculum. Students interested in working with children at the preschool or primary level will explore a variety of musical styles to develop their own critical aesthetic and artistic vocabulary. Students learn how to help children utilize music in the exploration and expression of thoughts and feelings. The early childhood portion of the course builds an understanding of musical development, with emphasis placed on music and movement. Elementary methods include design, construction, implementation, and assessment of classroom music activities that integrate the arts with elementary classroom curricula.