About the course
This course focuses on the Orff Schulwerk approach to music and movement education, emphasizing improvisation, self-expression, and artistic creation through sound, body movement, and musical instruments. Participants will explore speech, rhythm, melody, and movement to develop effective teaching strategies for diverse learners.
What will you learn?
By the end of this course, participants will:
Understand and apply the basic principles of Orff Schulwerk Music and Movement Education.
Utilize sound, movement, and rhythm as tools for communication, self-expression, and artistic creation.
Design lesson plans that integrate music, speech, and movement for individual and group activities.
Course Content
This course equips educators with practical skills to integrate music, movement, and speech into their teaching methods, using the Orff Schulwerk approach. Through hands-on activities and collaborative learning, participants will gain confidence in applying creative, engaging, and inclusive teaching techniques in their classrooms.
Morning Session
- Introduction to the Orff Schulwerk philosophy
- Understanding the function of sound and speech in music
- Exploring basic sound production techniques
Afternoon Session
- Using the voice as an instrument for improvisation
- Hands-on activities: Speech rhythms and body percussion
• Group discussion: Expressing emotions through sound and movement
Morning Session
- Developing correct body posture and breath control
- Exploring different movement qualities and their relation to music
- Understanding gesture, mimic, and body language in artistic expression
Afternoon Session
- Practical exercises: Improvisation using body percussion
- Group activities: Creating rhythmic patterns with body movements
• Reflection: How movement enhances musical learning
Morning Session
- Identifying Orff instruments and their uses
- Exploring different timbres and textures in music
- Hands-on session: Basic techniques for playing Orff instruments
Afternoon Session
- Improvisation exercises: Creating simple compositions with Orff instruments
- Combining speech, movement, and instrumental sounds
• Group performance: Expressing a narrative through music and movement
Morning Session
- Learning forms of music and dance
- Identifying narrative elements in music
- Using music and movement as a tool for storytelling
Afternoon Session
- Workshop: Creating a short performance integrating music, movement, and speech
- Discussion: Adapting activities for different age groups and skill levels
• Reflection: How music and movement support holistic learning
Morning Session
- Designing lesson plans based on Orff Schulwerk principles
- Adapting lesson content for different student needs
- Creating a positive and inclusive learning environment
Afternoon Session
- Practical session: Participants present their lesson plans
- Peer feedback and discussion
• Course reflection and certification ceremony
