L SWANEPOEL
Hello everyone!
My name is Larise Swanepoel and I am from Virginia in the Freestate. I am a Student/Educator Assistant at Riebeeckstad Primary School. I am always open to learn new things since we are never to old to learn!
My passion for teaching came from my mother who is also a teacher in the Intermediate Phase. My first career choice wasn't teaching... but I don't regret studying B. Ed. I love children and I enjoy working with them and helping them where I can. I want to inspire them and motivate them to follow their dreams. They are our future after all. ✨
I am very excited about LSKM 221 since it is about music in the Foundation Phase. I love music and our grade 1 class enjoys singing and dancing to music. Before they go home, we would put on a music video for them to dance to. Unfortunately for me "Apples and Bananas" will be stuck in my head the whole afternoon... but I enjoy seeing them happy and excited.
Good luck to everyone this semester.
Study Unit 5
26 Oct 2021, 19:24
What could the possible reasons be that assessment is neglected in Performing Arts and Music in the Foundation Phase?
In some cases the HOD does not emphasize or prioritize the assessment of music activities because they do not have the knowledge and skills about the syllabus and therefor think that other teachers also lack the knowledge. They see music in the classroom as a waist of time and use the time assessing in Performing Arts for other learning areas. The lack of personal musical experience also plays a roll. Confidence, poor spaces and resources are also part of this neglecting of activities in music and assessing it.
Please explain how you would advocate for and heighten awareness about the importance of assessment when speaking with your HOD about your concerns in this regard.
First of all you must convince the HOD about this matter and not be attacking him/her. Your HOD must be aware that you are fully capable to assess Performing Arts in your classroom, and that you can also assist other teachers in die Foundation Phase in this matter. All she has to do is to give you permission and the time to do so.