Hello everyone it's me again, let me just say I'm really feeling lost and overstressed with work and study. It's been hectic! But anyway life goes on and you just have to keep your head up. I have a message that has been stuck in my head this past few days and would really like to share it with everyone. " The righteous shall flourish like a palm tree, He shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon. 13 Those who are planted in the house of the Lord shall flourish in the court of our God. Psalms 92:12-13

Have an amazing week! This is me getting busy with work!!

Study unit 2: Listening to and responding to music.

We discussed various types of music activities which I found very enjoyable and would love to demonstrate to a class as a teacher. In this unit, we learned about music and different elements.

How do music concepts and related experiences relate to life skills, mathematics, and language education?

-The contribution of music education to the holistic development of the young learner is important. we do not need the competence to teach music in the foundation phase. Music enhances the holistic growth of the learners. It is a universal language. It can be integrated into mathematics where children learn using songs to count or songs about shapes. Music teaches language by using rhyme/words, sentences. Music makes learning enjoyable to learn and enhances focus and concentration. Music is a diverse language and children learn different cultural music.

1. As a foundation phase teacher, you have to choose between utilizing indigenous Africa music, Western art music including popular music and film music in your classes. Which would you choose? 

- We live in a diverse country, I believe that contemporary commercial music (film music) because it encompasses all types of music, from pop to rock. I chose this because it is something learners are familiar with, for example, The Lion King theme song. It is something students are comfortable with because it's a popular song and is loved around the world. 

2. Do you think that the examples and content offered in Unit 2 are inclusive?

- I agree because the unit gives a lot of inclusivity. In the unit, there are a variety of songs in different languages and different types of songs. There are various types of music activities as well such as body percussions, beat by movement. I found the activities easy to reteach and interesting. I think the students would love the movement activities. The unit has learned my new skill sets in a tone of formality.