THATO MAPHUNYE

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My name is Kopano Maphunye and I'm from Zeerust, Gopane village. I want to be a foundation phase teacher because it is great to interact with children from a tender age, it needs a person who is patient working and listening to children, giving each one of them a chance to express themselves. 

I am passionate about being a good teacher, being a good daughter, sister , about learning. 

I feel overwhelmed at times as this semester is shorter than the first semester and there is lot of work so I have to to do all my best to meet the deadlines making sure not to miss any due date of assignments and tests. To treat the module as a priority and not slack at any time and passing the module is my expectation.

Study unit: 5

5 Dec 2021, 08:37 Publicly Viewable

What could the possible reasons be that assessment is neglected in Performing Arts and Music in the Foundation Phase? 

  • lack of music experience from teachers
  • insufficient resources
  • subject knowledge
  • time to teach music 
  • low priority given to Performing Arts and Music 
  • no support from Senior leadership teams
  • no local and national support structures
  • effect of latest education policy changes
  • flaw in curriculum and teaching

Please explain how you would advocate for and heighten awareness about the importance of assessment when speaking with your HOD about your concerns in this regard.

I would advise that assessment is important for learners, should be used to integrate grading, learning and serves as motivation for learners learners. Assessment tells teachers what learners have learned and how they learned, where they had difficulties. Assessment betters long-term memory for learners, gives proof of learning, familiarize instructions or curriculum, give the chance to lessen test anxiety in students and assist build subject ability.