Elements and Performance Criteria

The Range Statement explains the scope and context of the unit of competency allowing for differences between workplaces. The scope of variables chosen for training and assessment requirements will depend on the particular work situation.

Music experiences include:
A range of developmentally appropriate music experiences for individuals and small groups including:
singing
musical instruments
chants and rhymes
listening experiences

Movement experiences include:
A range of developmentally appropriate movement experiences for individuals and small groups including the use of:
props
space
sounds/music
body awareness

Instruments may include:
Home made and commercial instruments
Instruments from a range of different cultures

This guide describes the evidence of skills and knowledge to be collected by the assessment process.

Critical aspects of evidence
The candidate must demonstrate the ability to engender an interest and appreciation of music in children and to encourage them to experiment with expressing themselves in music.

Essential knowledge:
Values of providing a range of musical experiences for children
Values of movement for children
Links between child's stage of development and appropriateness of particular musical and movement experiences
Strategies for fostering music and movement development
Adult awareness of appropriate selection of music and movement experiences for different ages
Organising and implementing and evaluating music and movement experiences
Ways to follow and respond to children's ideas and interests
Selection of appropriate music and movement resources which are inclusive and encourage appreciation of diversity including cultural diversity

Essential skills:
Capacity to use music with children including singing and simple percussion instruments
Ability to choose appropriate settings for movement experiences

Context of assessment:
Assessment must include the candidate working with children over a period of time and involve more than one assessment session.
Assessment must include assessment of ability to effectively engage children over a range of ages in developmentally appropriate music and movement experiences