Student Satisfaction with Rhythm and Movement Activities in An Early Childhood Education Course

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to explore the satisfaction levels of second-year students with the teaching methods in the "Rhythm and Movement for Early Childhood" course, which is based on songs, rhymes, and movement. The research aims to provide data for improving future teaching and learning design. The target group consisted of 60 students in levels of second year from an early childhood education program. The research instrument was an 8-item, 5-level rating scale questionnaire designed to measure satisfaction. The reliability of the instrument, calculated using Cronbach's alpha, was 0.98. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. The findings suggest that the connection between course activities and their practical application in real-world kindergarten contexts should be strengthened. Furthermore, it is recommended that a set of musical accompaniments and rhymes be developed to support clear learning objectives.