Afternoon,

This week went by quite fast. It was very busy between work, coaching, hostel duty and my studies. It is really hard to get back into routine and make time for everything. My mind is racing. But I know that things will get better and easier soon. I just need to push through this first part.

After completing Study Unit 1, I found is very interesting about the different stages learners go through as they get older when it comes to music skill concept, rhythm, pitch, harmony and etc. This made me realise the importance of knowing at which stage a learner is supposed to be.

1. Although Study Unit 1 has learned me a lot and made me aware of what and when I should look out for when I am teaching Music to Foundation Phase learners. My confidence to integrate music into my teaching practice will only completely develop after I have taught the subject and it's concepts a few times. When I start teaching, my confidence will come from my prior knowledge about what I have learned in this module but I believe that true confidence develops through experience.

2. I would choose Physical Education because children tend to remember and enjoy learning easier and quicker when moving. In Music, there are many was to incorporate physical education that will increase the learner's imagination, peer interaction, vocals, rhythm, body development and memory. This will benefit their academic performance and they will feel more comfortable in their own bodies which will promote self-confidence and self-esteem. Learners also enjoy physical education more because they always want to move around, play, sing and dance.