Important aspects to keep in mind when planning a foundation phase lessons

When planning a music lesson, I should include as many opportunities as possible for learners to engage with actively listen to, move to and create/perform music throughout the lesson. I should use a Caps document to guide me, and I should write a lesson plan.

What is your opinion about the value of utilising arts integration and play in foundation phase lessons?

Utilising arts integration and play in foundation phase lessons is good for the learners. It allows learners to have fun while engaging in authentic, meaningful teaching and learning activities learning within social environments and to demonstrate their understanding practically through the arts. Studying the performing art topics, it becomes clear that foundation phase teachers are encouraged to include elements of play, to encourage creativity, discovery, and collaboration and to apply arts integration strategies as often as possible in their teaching.

Has your perception and priorities with regards to lesson planning and the inclusion of music throughout your teaching and learning in the foundation phase changed?

Yes, I've learned so much, and I've discovered that a well-planned lesson will naturally go from lower to higher order thinking levels. Learners must be encouraged to engage in free play, movement, and imitation activities in the beginning (bloom level 1-2), and they must also be encouraged to investigate and reflect (bloom levels 3-5) Finally, learners utilize the arts to share their learning by creating and presenting an artwork or a musical performance in the final step ( bloom level 6). When planning music sessions, I've discovered that I need to consider how my teaching and learning activities would accommodate my students' various requirements and abilities. I need to create a teaching and learning atmosphere in which all students feel accepted, valued, and a part of something greater. I also need to design teaching and learning activities that take into consideration my students' various learning styles, musical tastes, and social and cultural backgrounds.