Studying this module, I learned that children learn through play, imitation and exploring things for themselves. Within education, music activities use a range of sensory systems such as vision, hearing and movement so that learning can be fun but meaningful. Music enables children to learn new words and concepts. A lot of musical activities are done in groups, this provides children with the opportunity to enhance social skills, they practice taking turns and cooperation, learners are also taught how to express emotions in different ways.
Music can raise someone's mood, get them excited, calm or relaxed. Integrating music with other Foundation Phase subjects can make learning easier and enjoyable resulting in learners having better results in both the other subject and also in music. A child develops physically when responding to music in a form of dance and when he/ she plays a musical instrument. Children taught through music will overall be smarter than children taught in a traditional subject classroom. Those taught through music will have a better cognitive development resulting in learners who are more multitasking, concentrate better and their literacy and numeracy skills are better than the rest.
This module is a heart of teaching Foundation Phase, while keeping in mind that learners are different according to their learning abilities, backgrounds, socio- economic statuses but in the classroom we are all the same and will be treated with respect we all deserve.