Hi everyone!

Hope you guys are well and catching up on the latter parts of our assignments and tests. LSKM is a very interesting module as it has shown me how children in foundation phase can learn through music. LSKM has guided me a  future foundation phase educator to incorporate music in my subjects so that they are fun and children begin to display a sense of being focused and entertained.

What could the reason be that assessment is neglected in performing art and music in the foundation phase?

• Teachers feel that Mathematics and English are far more important than music.
• There are not enough qualified educators in Music and performing arts.
• Insufficient resources as this indicates that learners are not exposed to Music on a large scale but only by pictures.
• The timetable that is set out by the school does not cater for music assessments.

Explain how you would advocate for higher awareness about the importance of assessment when speaking with your HOD about your concerns in this regard.

• Firstly I will indicate that music is part of the life skills curriculum.
• Demonstration will be done as to how music benefits a child.
• By identifying learners that had learning problems in  and how music transformed them by gaining their attention.
• Showing the HOD how children gain self confidence.
• Children are more outspoken/ express their feelings.

Music lessons must be set out in advance and it must cater for all learners in the classroom. A teacher should prepare the lesson before coming to the classroom. This simply planning tool can make teaching and learning easy.