Final Blog for LSKM 221

 

As I write my final blog I must admit, that when I saw this subject for this semester and that it included music. I literally cringed. It was scary and very unchartered waters for me personally as I am not very musical. I enjoy music and love art, always felt strong about arts integration, but never really considered music. This semester and this subject really opened my eyes. I loved it and actually a bit sad that this subject is slowly coming to an end.

 

What was your experience of the role of individual reflection as part of the teaching and learning process? Use the following prompts to reflect on your blogging experience and the role that individual reflection played (or not) in your teaching and learning experience this semester:

·         What did you learn from your individual reflections?

What I learned from the individual reflections is more than what I expected. I knew of music in foundation phase but never extended my knowledge in such a way to truly understand the importance of it. It was very interesting and very exciting to learn about music and music integrations in so many areas.

·         What did you find challenging?

What I found challenging was probably the way in which we can use music in different areas of teaching and how to use music and integrate it properly and correctly with other subjects in the foundation phase. There are many ways, however doing it the right way takes more than just research. It needs to be tested and adjusted as we grow and learn

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

I did find it meaningful, at the start I would not say I did. However, as I write this final blog, I feel a little bit sad to know it is the end. It meant more to me to reflect and actually learned so much through this reflection. It is such a great way to learn new concepts.

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

I would not change anything. It was really well planned and so well thought out. Dr. Rina Francis is an amazing lecture! She made the subject so much easier and really fun. I am grateful to finally enjoy the learning of music

1.    Please share what you would change in the LSKM221 module if you had the opportunity. The following prompts can guide your reflection:

·         What did you find interesting and meaningful?

What I found interesting was probably the entire subject, form study unit 1 up until study unit 5. I could not wait to see when the next unit opened up and to start reading and write my blog. What was meaningful was the way in which there was so much effort and detail incorporated into the making of the units. The videos and the information were so helpful.

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

Just as what I found the entire subject meaningful and interesting. It was also really challenging. As I personally did not have a great experience with music when I was in foundation phase, I really did not have much interest. So, learning about all the concepts and strategies were quite challenging, yet I was able to understand it well and did not really struggle with anything.

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

Everything in this subject, all the information all the details and videos are valuable and something that I will remember for many years to come. It is really valuable and I will certainly be using these strategies and ideas in my future of teaching. Looking forward to it!