Study unit 4.

Hey LSKM221 bloggers, I hope you are all doing well, and staying safe. I am so glad that the covid 19 infection rate has decreased, it gives us a chance to actually breathe. However, we still need to stay as safe as possible. I am having such a busy week, so many assignments, so much of confusion. But I decided to take a break and sit on the porch and channel all of my thoughts into my blog post.

Guess what guys??

Summers here!!! Today is such a bright sunny day, as I Type this blog, I feel rays of sunlight on my face, and the crisp fresh summer air on my skin, how calming is this??!

 

Some people might say that arts integration is a waste of time in Foundation Phase education. Please explain how you would respond to such a statement by explaining your view on arts integration in the Foundation Phase.

I would respond to the above question by stating:

• That music is not only utilised in a manner that keeps children entertained, but music also has many positives, music offers holistic development, which would mean that integrating music into the foundation, will increase their ability to comprehend and to respond to that specific topic.

• From my personal observation I have noticed that children in the foundation phase often have problems with memorization, the integration of music can aid in efficient memory stimulation.
• Children between the ages of 5-9 also often experience bouts of “daydreaming”- music incorporation can aid in a sense of offering stimulating and attentive behaviour patterns.
• Integrating music into specific lesson, can make the lesson much more enjoyable and in turn, finding an easier and more effective ways to reach lesson goals and objectives for both the teacher and learner.
• I will also educate people on the benefits of music in a maths lesson.
• A learner can strike a drum once and ten twice and then the child can understand “ohhhh, 1 + 1 =2 ”1 strike + 1 strike = 2 strikes.
• I will also educate people on how music can be integrated into English, words can be said out aloud and for each syllable, a child claps.I personally believe music enhances and gives rise to interesting and innovating learning experiences to both the learner and teacher.

Art integration develops

• Effective memory retention
• Enhances the skills of a child to socialise
• Language proficiency
• Mathematical proficiency
• Offers Holistic development, ( cognitive, emotional and physical development)

Which aspects of study unit 4 did you find the most interesting and challenging?  Please use the following prompts to reflect on your experience:

• What did you find interesting? Please explain why.

The aspects that I found most interesting, was the creative ways in which music can be integrated into subjects. I loved the activities that were provided by our lecturer, but this also drove be to do my own research on how I could integrate music into my very own classroom in the near future. I also found the different strategies that can be implemented very interesting. In fact, I found every aspect of study unity 4 absolutely, informative. I also enjoyed the various YouTube videos that were provided, in study unit 4, being a distance student has many advantages and few disadvantages, for example distant students don’t have the opportunity, to attend physical lecturers, and have one-on-one contact, but I honestly felt that the YouTube videos, enabled us to have a glimpse of what actually goes on a classroom, and prepares us for our educational journey as teachers.

• What did you find challenging? Please explain why.

I personally did not find much challenging, but I must admit that the theoretical framework aspect, had me quite lost. I found it abit complex to understand what the aspect of the theoretical aspect meant, but after doing in-depth study I can officially say that I have a sound understanding of the theoretical framework.

Take care stay safe and have a happy Heritage day!!!!

That’s a wrap from me guys, until the next blog.

Please free to comment, looking forward to your insightful posts

 

I enjoyed reading your blog. Its colorful, bright and the pictures are catchy. :)
I am also very thrilled about summer. Being from Durban the warm summer means more beach time after such a hectic semester. There is always something due. Also loved that you touched on the retaining issue which is an issue throughout the subjects. Even with arts which is something they enjoy doing it.