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When working through study unit 5 →

I learnt of strategies that is being used when planning music lessons – This helped me to get an idea of how to complete Assignment 4 as well as how to plan one day for my own class. This gave me a browder spectrum – like to never play music without a specific aim. I learned that any music that is listened to in the class must contribute towards reaching the lesson aims.

One of the rules that stood out for me was to play music not onlu at the beginning or during a lesson but also to play music at the end of the lesson as well that concludes the lesson.

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

• Firstly- lack of time
• Lack of resources 
• Teachers are not educated to teach performing arts and music
• Most schools spend more time on other subjects that is more likely to raise scores on standardized tests.
• While there are learners that love these subjects, some learners find it “boring” or loses interests fast while teachers are teaching the subject.

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 do research – so that I am prepared for any questions they might have.
• I will show my own ideas of how music can be integrated with other subjects as well, and how learning outcomes can be achieved.
• I will show them where the curriculum states that performing arts and music is compulsory.

Thank you