Part 1:

Right now, I'm feeling quite confident. All of my assignments were completed ahead of schedule, which is unusual in my case. I've decided to submit all of my work on the submission day rather than waiting until the due date; this has greatly aided me, and I'm much better at organizing my time for studies. Because I work full-time, managing my time has always been a challenge for me. Fortunately, I'm growing better at it, and I devote 100% of my time, effort, and energy to both. So far, my week has gone well, and I am in a positive frame of mind.

Part 2:

I discovered a lot of fresh information about music and what should be taught in the Foundation Phase. The most fascinating and important notion I learned and was made aware of was how different ages have varied prerequisites for grasping the concept of music, this is critical because if you teach music and are unaware of these developmental stages, you risk jeopardizing the child's growth when it comes to teaching music to a specific age group in the Foundation Phase. Piaget's cognitive development theory, as well as how this module connects the instruction of music to the operational stages, was quite interesting.

Part 3:

1. In the FP, I am currently quite competent in teaching music through movement. I am a huge fan of music in general, and this session has taught me a lot of useful information that I can apply to better my grasp of how music is actually taught.

2. If I had to choose between the two, I think I'd go with music education. This decision was made for the following reasons: In general, children are quite active in school, and they learn most parts and concepts through play. Physical growth occurs in both cases, whereas music is rarely included in school curricula. Music instruction provides numerous advantages for children's holistic development. According to Martin (2014), music improves language skills, which can help students improve their communication skills as well as learn new languages. Music has been shown to improve writing test scores; according to Martin (2014), children who have music instruction in their curriculum perform better on tests than those who do not. Music improves self-esteem and boosts confidence in children (Martin,2014).I completely agree; youngsters adore being recognized and enjoy anything that is fun and innovative. Music provides a platform for children to try new things, learn new things, and express themselves in a creative way, all of which enhances their self-esteem. Music has also been demonstrated to boost listening and math skills. Music and mathematics are tightly connected; if a youngster grasps musical principles, he or she will grasp mathematical ones as well (Martin, 2014). Overall, I believe that music education has more advantages when it comes to a child's holistic developmental needs, and that schools should include music education in their curricula. Many studies have demonstrated that music has a vital role in a child's development, particularly cognitive development, demonstrating the importance of music education.

Martin, L. (2014) 10 Benefits of Music Education for Students