■Most important aspects when planning a lesson for Foundation Phase

● Lesson planning is a very important tool, one of the most important aspect is learning outcomes or objectives which outline skills and knowledge to be acquired by learners at the end of the lesson. Secondly, the lesson should include educational theories to help a teacher understand and know how to deal with different kinds of learners as we have auditory, visual and kinesthetic learners. Lesson plan in Foundation Phase should be learner-centered as learners construct their own meaning, starting with beliefs, understandings and bringing their own cultural practises to the classroom.

■Opinion about the value of utilising arts integration and play in Foundation Phase lesson.

I think it is very important as this approach benefit learners  as it encourages active play which provides advantages such as learning to express and identify emotions, gaining feelings of confidence and control. Through play, children are taught how to behave appropriately and form strong relationships. 

■Has my perception and priorities changed with regards to lesson planning and the inclusion of music?

Yes it has, because at first I did not think it was that important to include music in lesson planning, I was not aware of its advantages and benefits.