Share your story as an Lskm 221 student by comparing your knowledge, skills, experience, abilities and attitude towards music education.

As an Lskm 221 student I have gained a lot of knowledge in this whole semester about music education. I learned about the music elements, how to use music throughout the day in the classroom, how to use music as a tool for classroom management and how transition music between activities.  I also learnt that music makes learning and teaching much easier.

What did you learn from individual reflection?

I have learned about the music concept and its value and purpose in teaching the foundation phase.

What did you find challenging?

I find art integration challenging and music being integrated with arts.

Did you find the individual reflections meaningful? please motivate your answer

Yes, I did find the individual reflection meaningful because it gave me an opportunity as students to make informed decisions regarding this module as a I am transitioning to become a qualified teacher one day. I have learnt that music is a very important aspect to use as a foundation phase teacher and despite the challenges I might still find with music being integrated with art I see myself being the best future teacher in this subject.

What would you change if you had the opportunity in future?

For me I won’t change anything regarding this subject/module. It already has the important aspects of teaching and how to use or teach them. E.g., the aspect of music ad how to use it in a lesson and throughout the day.

3. What did you find interesting and meaningful?

I find integrating music in a lesson throughout the day very interesting because it is very helpful in transitioning between activities, classroom management, integrate music with other subjects and use music for brain breaks. All these provide learners with opportunities to be engaged during the lesson.

What challenged you and what do you still struggle to understand?

For me integrating music with art it is challenging.