Am glad this is our final blog , we had such a hectic year  but fun , what i find interesting is Our Music concepts , i really enjoyed this module and learned  about music ,methods of assessments , constructed lesson plan, tips of a new appointed teacher.

i know a difference between a rhyming ,singing and reciting

i know that music can assist learners with barriers to relax

Thank you All

In my phase that am teaching which is foundation phase .I learned that music is diverse and inclusive in education. Holistic teaching is practiced in everyday of our school. We engaging them in:

• Music games
• Rhyming
• Body percussion
• Music helps them to calm and relax

We also intergrade subject with music, we make learning to be joyful with music, in the beginning of the lesson we sing and in the middle and the end , we also dance rhyme and do all sorts of activities that makes learners to enjoy the lesson. Children with barriers do not feel neglected they are also accommodated they connect with the music and the dancing. Music is diverse and inclusive in education. Allows teachers to teach holistically learners also use their senses .Music in promotes group work motivates and improves the memory of learners. Teaching music to learners in their early age it helps them to be knowledgeable, skillful, sociable and good personality.

What could the possible reason be that assessment is neglected in Performing Arts and Music in the Foundation Phase

I personally think it neglected because most of our educators lack knowledge and skills about :

• the syllabus requirements
•  lack of time to prepare music lessons
•  not enough time in the teaching day
• lack of priority for music
• lack of personal musical experience
• and lack of adequate resources.

Please explain how you would advocate for and heighten awareness about the importance of assessment when speaking with your HOD about your concern in this regard.

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•  not enough time in the teaching day
• lack of priority for music
• lack of personal musical experience
• and lack of adequate resources.​​​​​

ARTS INTEGRATION

• Arts integration is an approach to teaching in which learners construct and demonstrate understanding through an art form
• Learners engage in a creative process which connects an art form and another subjects area and meets evolving objectives both.

WHY ART IS IMPORTANT IN FOUNDATION PHASE

• According to the Americans report, Arts education strengthens problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Develops benefits of arts – motor skills
• Language development
• Decision making
• Visual learning
• Inventiveness
• Improves academic performance

Art Integration and CAPS

HOW CAN WE TRANSFORM EDUCATION THROUGH MUSIC AND ART

• experience music in their day , including :

1. Singing

2.Moving

3.Clapping

4.Stomping that are not directly related to teaching content area but provide learners an alternate form of expression

5.A chance to re- group and focus

WHAT POSSIBLY MADE SOME LEARNERS UNCOMFORTABLE DURING THESE ACTIVITY

• Other learners are very shy , they always feel ashamed to dance while other are watching
• Others might have a low self-esteem
• It might be that other they feel uncomfortable , due to their religion.
• or it is against their cultures

WHY WERE SOME LEARNERS UNCOMFORTABLE

• The song that was played was, has a different tune, different melody , the pitch is totally out to some of the learners
• The zulu  language might also be problem to others
• The type of dancing could not accommodate all learners
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•  HOW CAN WE ACCOMODATE DIVERSE LEARNER PROFILES IN OUR CLASSROOM.
• The best way is to accommodate all culture , by translating a song to different languages so that all learners can understand what is said or sing.
• practice a diverse culture in your classroom by getting to know your student , maintain consistent communication , practice cultural sensitivity, incorporating diversity in the lesson plan
• express interest in the ethnic background of learners.

Good Afternoon Everyone

My name is Moipone , my place of Birth is Mahikeng , I moved to Johannesburg when i was completing matric  in the year 1999 and started to work part time at Click. Then i realized that i need change in my life  and need to further my studies, that's when my teaching career started after enrolling for NQF Level 4 . it was fun to learn about holistic development of a child for the first time in my life .Today am here studying LSKM , i love music so much especially the classic. I am excited because now i can be able to learn more and go back to school to implement what i have learned. 

1.UNDERSTANDING OF VYGOTSKY ZONE OF PROXIMAL DEVELOPMENT

• Important feature of this theory is Scaffolding, when an adult provides support for a child , they will adjust the amount of help they give depending on the child's progress. To support optimal cognitive and linguistic development , parents needs to find a balance between stimulation and allowing children to explore on their own. 
• He assumed that all societies are the same and they are not.

2.SUMMARY OF MOST IMPORTANT ASPECTS OF THE LEARNING THEORIES OF ERIKSON, PIAGET AND VIGOTSKY.

Erickson Focus on 

Age, milestones,  problems that children will experience , and how can people assist by resolving the problem.

Piaget focus on - Four Main Concepts 

1. Sensory motor

2. Preoperational 

3. Concrete Operational

4.Formal operational 

Vygotsky focus on 3 major principles

1. cognitive development 

• culture lays rooted in language development
• culture is important for learning to take place
• people learn by the role that they play in their communities.3.

3. REFLECT ON YOUR NEWLY GAINED KNOWLEDGE OF LEARNING

WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR CONFIDENCE IN YOUR CURRENT KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL TO TEACH MUSIC THROUGH MOVEMENT 

WHO ARE YOU

Moipone Ntsane currently working at Hlanganani primary as Grade R Practitioner since January 2020 to date. I love nature, am afraid of heights , am enjoying Music and love  dancing. Am Married and have 4 Children 3 Girls and a Boy. Was born at Mahikeng moved to Carletonville in the year 2000 when my First child was born.

WHY DO YOU WANT TO TO BE A FOUNDATION PHASE TEACHER

I love children and enjoy working and playing with them at all times, they bring smile to my face , they are the beautiful souls that never get angry for long. I choose to study foundation phase because i believe that all learners needs a good foundation especially in reading ,letter formation, phonics  , i have realized that in my school learners are struggling with reading and i can be able to assist them with that.

WHEN DID YOU DECIDE TO BECOME A FOUNDATION PHASE TEACHER

After i was employed at School  2001 as a cleaner , i started engaging with learners and educators .that's when i decided to study teaching.

HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT LSKM

It was very challenging and frustrating on the first semester, am hoping to enjoy my 2nd semester.

WHAT ARE YOUR EXPECTATIONS

Am expecting to learn more about music ,how music can develop a learner holistically , am also expecting to teach my learners and colleagues music.