The introduction of this module has been a light in my educational journey. Having to learn about the varies aspects that music can touch in the life of a student has really been eye opening and an experience that I was not aware of. The entry to this module was one that I was afraid of because of a lack of understanding and the lack of knowledge about the subject it's self being music. The exploration of this module only made my mind wonder about the possibilities of how education can change a corner in the way we do things and build a new identity that includes art Intergration within the curriculum of the South Africa educational system.

The first unit being holistic development was an introduction to how things can be implemented and how different aspects of education can come together and make one engine that can create a holistic student in this modern day of education. The understanding of holistic development is one that a teacher like myself must understand and be able to apply in my daily routine at work as this is a foundation builder to having learners that are multifaceted and have a wide range of understanding. Listening and responding to music was a topic that was interesting and we'll organised and explained as this unit broke down the need for understanding music and the need to understand the language of music and how to respond to it accordingly. The teaching and understanding of musical elements to what they mean and what they represent in a music sheet is a language that one must understand before being able to respond back to someone and this for me was an eye opening adventure that I would have also like to learn as younger student for me to be better versed in musical Knowledge at this day and age. The playing of musical instruments in the foundation phase was also a unit that was unexpected as one will never connect music to teaching in the foundation phase. When the unit broke down the way in which this holds an advantage for learners and also for the teacher aswell was an Ideal that I as a teacher also would like to persue in order for me to see the results for myself. Learning about the genre's of play and how they incorporate education within exercise was a great way to understand this unit. Art Intergration was the bedrock of this module as I believe that with the implementation of of this unit there will be a diverse culture in the educational system of South Africa. The new teaching strategies that will be implemented will be the foundation for future learners and teacher to take from and apply as thier own. The lesson planning was an important part for me as a teacher to know and understand what is required of me to be the best teacher for my students and to have the best working material that will enhance my students knowledge and skills within the subject of musical Knowledge. It made me realise the work that has to be put in and the amount of attention one has to put in to give back the best product of your self and your work.

This module was one that I needed to read and needed to know as this is a revolutionary subject that can change the face of education not just locally but international too. It is a module that I as a teacher can Implement when I am a contacted teacher further my student's academics and knowledge of new avenues to teacher and obtain information and this for me was an exceptional experience and informative module that I will take with me to the future of my teaching career.