I am Boitumelo Kgosiemang. I'm from Klerksdorp (jouberton)
I want to become a foundation phase teacher because I think I have ability to change the quality of education, change lives of learners from early age and their mindsets.
I am excited and looking forward to learning and gaining more skills on LSKM 221 this semester.
I am passionate about dealing with learners with different learning styles and how they learn from music.
My expectations this semester is to understand, master all study units and be able to pass with good mark
When I reflect to my knowledge, skills and experiences, ability towards music education from the start of this semester until now. I can conclude that I've learned about music in foundation phase, how to teach music, different music concepts.
What I found Challis that some concepts especially music concepts were different also creating music games was challenging.
What is art integration?
-arts integration differs from traditional education by its inclusion of both the art discipline and a traditional subject as part of learning.
- Combining arts with the teaching of different curricular areas.
Importance of art integration
- at primary stage arts should be integrated with all subjects and used as an approach for teaching and used as an approach for teaching and learning of different concepts.
- This will help children freely express their ideas and emotions.
- They will also develop all the senses through keen observation, curious exploration and
Arts integration in foundation?
It helps learners in foundation phase to illustrate how music makes them feel by drawing a picture or writing a story.
-learners can also internalize new knowledge and skills buy engaging in authentic activities which have real life value.
What I found interesting?
-it's knowing the value of arts integration on how it contributes towards higher motivation levels amongst learners.
-The ideas for music integration
What I found challenging?
-Theoretical framework for arts integration in foundation phases is its aspects as they can be confusing and challenging.