As an upcoming foundation teacher I've learnt that engagement in authentic, play based music activities should support the holistic development of foundation phase learners. Therefore it is important for my learners to experience music activities and not only with the aim of developing musicianship skills, but to promote their holistic development. From study unit 1 I've also learned more about musical development in foundation phase . Among other factors, I've also learned more about Erikson's stages of psychosocial development as it enlightens specifically  the influence of social interaction  and relationships on learning. I've also acquired more about Piaget's cognitive development theory what I have learned is that Piaget theory of cognitive development  emphasizes  the notion that children learn by interacting  with the world and that they build new knowledge  based on existing knowledge and skills. Furthermore, as an upcoming foundation teacher I've learnt more about music development as well as holistic development, I got to know what is exactly  the value of music for holistic development  of foundation phase learners.