Study Unit 5............I can do it!!!

 Study Unit 5................I can do it!!!

Almost there I can do it, almost there I can do it, almost there I can do it.....I have been repeating this mantra in my head nonstop for the last 2 weeks.......what a ride this second semester has been!  I must say, this is the most excited I have ever been for the semester to come to a close.  I wake up really early in the morning to get some study work in before the rest of the family are awake and in need of my attention, and I can honestly say that I absolutely love the quiet early mornings in front of my laptop.  There is just something so beautiful about that time of day and the stillness that accompanies it.  That being said.....I think that I will carry on with the early mornings throughout the holiday......maybe I will take up something creative in the form of artwork to do in that time.  I cant wait! 

In the meantime, let me answer my blogging questions :)

I think that the possible reason that one would neglect assessment in performing arts and music in the foundation phase, would be that a person does not see or know the importance of the subject.  I think that oftentimes a person thinks that performing arts and music is just something fun for the learners to do to fill up the day, when in fact it plays a vital role in a learners development within the classroom and outside the classroom.  When a person does not know or understand the importance of this subject, it is easy to dismiss its relevance and therefore they will not see a reason for assessment because assessment should be saved for "real" subjects, such as English and Mathematics, in their eyes.  Education is the key here, so that the HOD develops an understanding for the importance of incorporating performing arts and music into the curriculum.  

I would advocate this to the HOD by informing them of how one can incorporate music into all the other subjects and how we can enhance learners enjoyment and understanding by doing so.  I would remind our HOD of the importance of the holistic development in our learners and how performing arts can be beneficial for the development of the their physical, mental and emotional well being.  And assessment is imperative to see whether the learners are understanding what is being taught and also for the teachers to know whether or not their teaching strategies that they have chosen are effective.

I really hope that the HOD can see the importance of performing arts and music in the curriculum and can therefore understand why it needs to be assessed.

That being said.......almost there I can do it, almost there I can do it, almost there I can do it....