Ook so this is the last one! I cannot believe it, how are we already at the end of this year? It went sooo slow, yet it flew by, so strange. I am kind of relieved that we are done with these blogs, this was honestly not my favourite part about this module, I dreaded them. Somehow I just find it really difficult to come out here and voice my opinions on everything, I would rather much just keep it to myself. Anyhow, lets get this over with then.

1. Never in  a million years did I think music education was so important and played such a big role in the development of a young learner. From module 1 right to the end, I was surprised in every module, just when I thought ok there cant possibly be more benefits, the next module came along and intrigued me. I must say I learnt a lot of new skills that can be incorporated in this module and I cannot wait to be in a classroom and utilise all that I have learn about music development and integration

•  What did you learn from your individual reflections?

. I learnt that when you are forced to reflect on something, that is when you learn the best, it encourages you to actively be involved and process and analyze the information given.

• What did you find challenging?

It was challenging for me to come on here and relay what I have learnt, but I will admit it made me think and process this module a lot better. LSKM most definitely had me at my wits end, I found this subject to be the most demanding from my side, it required a lot of attention, much like my 2 year old.

• Did you find the individual reflections meaningful? Please motivate your answer.

Yes, most definitely. I learnt a lot more by reflection, in a way it forced me to understand the work properly, because I had to give feedback, it was not just go through the work and have an idea of what is going on, this required thorough understanding of this module.

• What would you change if you had the opportunity in future?

I would change my mindset from the beginning. I was very negative about this module simply because I don’t have proper understanding about it, but now that I do, I would love to go more in detail and music integration is going to be my number 1 focus in my classroom. I would also allow myself more time for this module.

• What did you find interesting and meaningful?

The way in which music help with development in the classroom in all subjects, not only as a fun subject. The fact that it plays such a big role, it really amazed me.

• What challenged you, and what do you still struggle to understand?

This entire module to be honest, for some reason it was taxing on me, probably because I had so little knowledge on music prior to this. I struggled with the group assignment, I just didn’t see how it worked together, if it was not for my wonderful group members, I don’t know how I would have pulled it off. And to my surprise, we go 100% for our assignment, that really boosted my confidence.

• What didn’t you find valuable for your future teaching practice?

If I’m being honest, I learnt so much from this module, that nothing for me was invaluable. Every bit played a part for me and thought me more and more about what I needed to know.