Hello-hello bloggers! 

It's me again .

I hope everyone is doing good and that everyone is safe, especially in the time that we are living now. I'm just trying to cope with all the due dates and trying to stay on track, but with my one year old son won't let me get far ahead with anything , any mother's who can agree to this ? It feels like I am only allowed to work when he is sleeping, not even toys is helping lol. I'm just so anxious for the WVOS 222 test on Saterday, it feels like I am don't know anything about that module . The electricity in our town will be off AGAIN this week everyday from 13h00 till 17h00 this will really inhibit my learning this week. I just wish they sort out the cables this week because this is really becoming a BIG BIG PROBLEM ! But I hope you guys are all fine . 

I must say study unit 4 made me aware of so much. I learned a lot. Learning all the different aspects of arts integration in the foundation phase was just so interesting. Who of you guys knew that study unit 4 actually has something in common with study unit 1? I became aware of the different activities that we can use in music, how to integrate music with other subjects, the theoretical framework, the value of arts integration in the foundation phase and how to define arts integration. Learning how music integrate music in other subjects was most significant to me, it was just so interesting and learning o=how to use different strategies for arts integration was very significant for me.

In my opinion I feel that arts integration is NOT A WASTE OF TIME. I see it as a benefit and a positive aspect. Learners become aware of music and what music is actually about , learners also get to express themselves. In my opinion I feel like arts integration can't be a disadvantage but only a advantage. Students become creative when integrating arts and promote learning. When I say promote learning I mean learners become aware of construct knowledge of themes, subjects and concepts and learners are aware of the inter-disciplinary connections.  Arts integration promote teamwork and enhance communication skills, language skills and problem solving skills. Arts integration is classified as "an approach to teaching in which students construct and demonstrate understanding through an art form" which I agree to.    

Discussing the value of arts integration within inclusive, multicultural classrooms in the foundation phase I found interesting. I found this interesting because I always love to learn more about diversity and becoming a teacher one day we have to be aware of multicultural classrooms and this is one aspect we will also have to focus on when becoming teachers. Learning about the holistic development that is supported by arts integration was also very interesting for me. I enjoyed it because learning how a child develop and what a important role this has on a child's life really learned me a lot, who knew that holistic development can promote a positive and safe learning environment? Music really plays a big role in life.

Something that I found challenging was the theoretical framework. I didn't know that music develop through teaching and learning through the following aspects such as on music, with music, about music, through music, in music and from music. This is one of the aspects that I would like go in depth with and read  up more about the framework. My aim this week is to read up more and in depth about the framework to understand it better.

In conclusion study unit 4 was really set out well and learned me a lot. I feel like it really prepared me for my teaching practice days (when we will be able to go since Covid is hitting everything apart). 

Stay safe, BLOGGERS !

See you next time .

Hi miss Josias, I totally agree with you on the valid points that you have mentioned, I think it is pivital that up coming teachers as ourselves , understand the importance of music integration is other subjects. there are many teachers out there who dont understand that music also offers holistic development, and this ofcourse will give rise to improved teaching and learning.
We as upcoming teachers, should always encourage the integration of music as we have been fully equipped, with the skills and knowledge that we have studied in our LSKM MODULE.

insightful post!!
loved it and looking forward to the next post

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