This badge was issued to Mrs. Deb McLaren on 15 May 2012.
Fully Accredited Kindermusik Educator
Issued by
Kindermusik International
Earners of the Fully Accredited badge have demonstrated mastery of delivering high-quality music and movement classes to young children (ages 0-7) and their caregivers, and can now offer the Kindermusik® a cappella curricula in their studios or teaching spaces. These educators have a deep understanding of how and why music supports early whole-child development, and how to help caregivers effectively incorporate musical play into their daily routines to boost positive growth.
- Type Certification
- Level Advanced
- Time Months
- Cost Paid
Skills
Earning Criteria
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Pass a vocal review. Applicants submit a video of themselves singing two songs a capella, ensuring they can lead classes in the appropriate musical range for young children to process and imitate.
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Submit a video of themselves teaching age-specific Kindermusik® classes for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, along with their caregivers, for review by the Kindermusik University Training Team.
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Pass an assessment of that video footage, which must meet The Kindermusik Masterful Teaching Rubric: proficiency in Practice, Process, Presence, Transitions, Benefit Statements, Connection, and Musicality.
Standards
Our a cappella (or studio) curricula carefully infuses the power of music and movement to support whole-child development and nurture confidence and joy in the lives of children and their families. Applicants seeking to teach this specific curricula must demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of pedagogy, best teaching practices, and overall musicality.