Hay everyone,
Back again with another blog.

Part 1:
o    How are you feeling; how has your week been? – Tired. But pushing through.  
o    What inhibited your learning this week? Would you care to elaborate? - Deadlines. 

Part 2:
o    What new things did you become aware of when working through this study unit’s content?
Lesson planning and its importance.

Part 3:
o    Please refer to specific content-related question/s posted in the lessons for each study unit on eFundi (also included at the end of this document).

1. In your opinion, reflecting on and synthesizing all that you learned in LSKM 221, what are the most important aspects to keep in mind when planning foundation phase lessons?

Assessment strategies have to be suited to the grade and subject. 

1. What is your opinion about the value of utilizing arts integration in foundation phase lessons?

Music can bring so much more to a lesson than teachers think. It is a tool that can be used to better your lessons. 

1. Has your perception and priorities with regards to lesson planning and the inclusion of music (and the arts) throughout your teaching and learning in the foundation phase changed? Please motivate your answer.

Lesson plans are the glue to a teacher's lesson. Incorporating art integration into these lesson plans will make the teacher excel in her job. 

That's all for now.

Bye. 

Hay everyone,
Back again with another blog.

Part 1:
o    How are you feeling; how has your week been? – Tired. But pushing through.  
o    What inhibited your learning this week? Would you care to elaborate? - Deadlines. 

Part 2:
o    What new things did you become aware of when working through this study unit’s content?
Art integration and its value. Lesson planning and its importance. 

Part 3:
o    Please refer to specific content-related question/s posted in the lessons for each study unit on eFundi (also included at the end of this document).

1. Some people might say that arts integration is a waste of time in Foundation Phase education. Please explain how you would respond to such a statement by explaining your view on arts integration in the Foundation Phase?

Arts integration offers the following:

• higher motivation levels
• decreased disciplinary challenges 
• supports socialization and academic achievement
• improves mathematic performance 
• aids learners in applying to understand 
• develops more complex thinking skills

No matter what grade you are teaching, art integration can benefit you as a teacher in more than one way. 

That's all for now.

Bye. 

Hay everyone,
Back again with another blog.
Part 1:
o    How are you feeling; how has your week been? –  BUSY BUSY BUSY!!! The past month has gone by so fast. I do feel like work is going well and with the help of study buddies, I am on track with all due dates.  
o    What inhibited your learning this week? Would you care to elaborate?
My learning has been short periods and getting one task done at a time. I try and complete all weekly due dates before the weekend starts. 
Part 2:
o    What new things did you become aware of when working through this study unit’s content?
The choice of music is important. 
o    What concept/element/idea was most significant for you in this study unit?
Again, music choice. 
Part 3:
o    Please refer to specific content-related question/s posted in the lessons for each study unit on eFundi (also included at the end of this document).

What possibly made some learners uncomfortable during these activities?

Type of music. Size of class. 

Why were some learners uncomfortable?

They were not able to relate to the music because they did not understand the song. 

Can you think of ways to address these issues in the future? What will you change?

Choice of music would be more diverse. Learners would get to choose which song they'd like to dance to and I would allow groups to be formed. if any child is uncomfortable, I would address the situation by taking them aside after the lesson and finding out what was wrong. 

How can we accommodate diverse learner profiles in our classroom? What must we be aware of?

As the teacher, I will do my research to see what songs are currently being listened to in all cultures. I would make sure to use appropriate music but music that is of the new day and age in each culture. 

That's it for me.

Bye. 

Hay everyone,
Back again with another blog.
Part 1:
o    How are you feeling; how has your week been? – in general or just concerning your studies
Might sound funny but I am feeling pretty much the same as the last time a blogged except that I am way busier at work and kind of in some sort of routine with setting time aside each day to study. 
o    What inhibited your learning this week? Would you care to elaborate?
Deadlines. I have been more organized at checking deadlines and logging on to efundi.
Part 2:
o    What new things did you become aware of when working through this study unit’s content?
How music can be used in other subjects to make the lesson more interesting and fun. 
o    What concept/element/idea was most significant for you in this study unit?
By using instruments in my lesson I could let learners have fun but also work it into my lesson in such a way that they are learning and having fun. 
Part 3:
o    Please refer to specific content-related question/s posted in the lessons for each study unit on eFundi (also included at the end of this document).
1.    Music is not something I took part in at school and not something I have studied in-depth but I would say contemporary commercial music as it is attention-grabbing music that brings along excitement and concentration for what is going on. 
2.    Yes there were plenty of teaching strategies and lesson ideas that included music. Musical instruments are something you can easily make with simply a paper plate, popcorn kernels, and staples so even the less fortunate schools can try and incorporate music into lessons. 
3.    Nothing that I can think of.
Anyways,
Chat soon.
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