1. Some people might say that arts integration is a waste of time in Foundation Phase education. Please explain how you would respond to such a statement by explaining your view on arts integration in the Foundation Phase.

The integration of art in the Foundation Phase is extremely important. It teaches children different elements contributing to different subjects such as:

• Spatial awareness
• Self-expression 
• Observing and forming opinions
• Understanding emotions (contributing to the EQ) 

2. Which aspects of study unit 4 did you find the most interesting and challenging?  Please use the following prompts to reflect on your experience:

• What did you find interesting? Please explain why.

I really enjoyed the factors that were discussed in terms of art integration being important in the classroom. A lot of times in schools, the art/music teachers have to "fight" for the importance of their subject as a lot of colleagues/authorities look down on these subjects. I enjoyed the facts acknowledging why the integration also needs a spot in the sun. To see that it enhances problem-solving skills, social skills and helps with the understanding of so many other subjects, makes me really happy as I am a big lover of the arts and do not feel that it should be neglected or looked down on. 

• What did you find challenging? Please explain why.

The theoretical framework. I did not necessarily find it that challenging when reading through it, but I do feel that I need to study through it again to not get confused with which "preposition" (on, through, about, from, with and in) goes with which description. I haven't heard of this framework before and I feel positive about this newly gained information!

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