MONENE ANKER
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Hello laugh My name is Monéne Anker. I'm 20 years old and live in Polokwane.

I am a distance student, while I study I work as a student teacher at a private school in my hometown. The shools name is Akademie Reformia. It is a small school and are very religious orientated. I enjoy it a lot to work and study at the same time, because I learn so much more than I would have learn when I would have been on campus. I learn the whole routine of being in a class and gain a lot of experience in this way. The best thing of all is that I also get a salary at this age. 

At first I was a bit nervous of the LSKM 221 module, because I don't really know a lot about music and all the concepts. But I am very eager to learn so that I can use it one day in my own classroom.

Study Unit 5

3 Nov 2021, 11:39 Publicly Viewable

Part 1:

Yayyyy !! laugh It is the last study unit, time is going by so fast. I can not believe that second year are almost done. It is actually very scary to think about.

Part 2:

I have realized that a teacher can't just play certain songs or let the children sing a couple of nursery rhymes and think this has covered teaching music in the classroom; there is a lot more planning and detail that is required for music to be integrated successfully in a lesson, this can be a music lesson or it could be part of a different subjects lesson. I also learnt that music should be taught in a learner-centered approach rather than just instructing or explaining certain concepts. An effective music lesson plan should focus more on how the learners can grasp new knowledge and concepts by utilizing prior knowledge, personal experiences and ensuring that the content and concepts being taught are relatable, and accommodate all learners; different backgrounds, level of understanding, confidence and likes or interests the learners have. The teacher should really plan and consider these aspects very carefully and in as much detail as possible so that each child receives the same amount of knowledge and teaching.

Part 3:

There is a variety of reasons why assessment is neglected in the Performing Arts and Music in the Foundation Phase. Some of the reason I can think of is:

  • There is not always enough time to prepare a well-planned lesson for arts and music.
  • Sometimes there isn’t time during a day to do arts or music.
  • There is a lack or resources at the school that makes it difficult for the teacher and the kids.
  • Teachers don’t know how important music and arts really is for kids, they take that for advantage and just don’t do it because then they have more time for maths or the home language.

My perception and priorities regarding lesson planning and inclusion of music and arts has changed, because now I know how important it is. Lesson planes make it for the teacher easier to make sure all the necessary work is covered and that the kids know the must know work. I also learners that music and arts play a huge roll in a learners live and it helps them to discover themselves and that they express themselves easier through art or music. I will definitely make sure when I become a teacher that music and performing arts is included in the Foundation Phase because it is really very important for growing.

Until next time ...wink