FULL NAMES:
STUDENT NUMBER:
UNIQUE NUMBER: 784641
MODULE CODE: LSP1501
MODULE NAME: LIFE SKILLS: PERFORMING ARTS,
VISUAL ARTS, MUSIC AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN
THE FP
ASSIGNMENT: 04
DUE DATE: 31 MAY 2023
,SECTION A: PERFORMING ARTS
Question 1
Explain how you would use the principles of how young children learn in your
planning to teach young children a new song.
In order to effectively teach young children a new song, it is important to consider the
principles of how young children learn. Here are some ways that you can use these
principles in your planning:
• Create a positive learning environment: Young children learn best when they feel
safe, secure, and supported. Make sure that your classroom or learning space is
welcoming, comfortable, and free from distractions. Establish clear rules and
routines, and make sure that children know what is expected of them.
• Use repetition: Repetition is important for young children's learning. They learn
best through repetition, and it helps them to remember new information. When
teaching a new song, repeat it several times, using different methods to reinforce
the melody, rhythm, and lyrics.
• Use multisensory approaches: Young children learn through their senses, so it's
important to use a variety of multisensory approaches when teaching a new
song. For example, you could use hand gestures or body movements to reinforce
the rhythm or melody. You could also use props, such as scarves or instruments,
to engage children's senses and make the learning experience more interactive.
• Build on children's interests: Young children are more likely to engage in learning
when it is related to their interests. When teaching a new song, try to incorporate
themes or topics that are relevant to children's lives or that they are interested in.
• Provide opportunities for active participation: Young children learn best when
they are actively engaged in the learning process. When teaching a new song,
provide opportunities for children to sing along, move, dance, or play instruments.
This will help them to internalize the song and make it more meaningful to them.
Overall, by using these principles in your planning, you can create a positive and
engaging learning experience for young children when teaching them a new song.
, Question 2
Develop activities to show your understanding of the following in a dance class in the
Foundation Phase classroom:
2.1 Warm-up activity: Activity: "Follow the Leader" Instructions:
• Start by choosing one child to be the leader.
• The leader will perform a simple dance move, and the rest of the class will follow
along.
• After a few moments, choose a new leader and repeat the process with a
different dance move.
• Continue with several different leaders and dance moves, gradually increasing
the complexity of the moves as the children warm up.
2.2 Cooling down activity: Activity: "Stretch and Relax" Instructions:
Have the children sit in a circle on the floor.
• Lead them through a series of simple stretches, such as reaching for their toes or
stretching their arms above their heads.
• Encourage them to take deep breaths and relax their bodies as they stretch.
• Finish with a few minutes of quiet relaxation, such as lying on their backs with
their eyes closed and taking deep breaths.
2.3 Structured dance activity: Activity: "Dancing Through the Seasons"
Instructions:
• Divide the class into small groups and assign each group a different season (e.g.
winter, spring, summer, fall).
• Have each group create a short dance that represents their season, using
movements and music that reflect the characteristics of that season (e.g. slow,
fluid movements for winter, fast, energetic movements for summer).
• Each group will perform their dance for the rest of the class, while the rest of the
class observes and provides positive feedback
2.4 Unstructured dance activity: Activity: "Dance Party" Instructions:
STUDENT NUMBER:
UNIQUE NUMBER: 784641
MODULE CODE: LSP1501
MODULE NAME: LIFE SKILLS: PERFORMING ARTS,
VISUAL ARTS, MUSIC AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN
THE FP
ASSIGNMENT: 04
DUE DATE: 31 MAY 2023
,SECTION A: PERFORMING ARTS
Question 1
Explain how you would use the principles of how young children learn in your
planning to teach young children a new song.
In order to effectively teach young children a new song, it is important to consider the
principles of how young children learn. Here are some ways that you can use these
principles in your planning:
• Create a positive learning environment: Young children learn best when they feel
safe, secure, and supported. Make sure that your classroom or learning space is
welcoming, comfortable, and free from distractions. Establish clear rules and
routines, and make sure that children know what is expected of them.
• Use repetition: Repetition is important for young children's learning. They learn
best through repetition, and it helps them to remember new information. When
teaching a new song, repeat it several times, using different methods to reinforce
the melody, rhythm, and lyrics.
• Use multisensory approaches: Young children learn through their senses, so it's
important to use a variety of multisensory approaches when teaching a new
song. For example, you could use hand gestures or body movements to reinforce
the rhythm or melody. You could also use props, such as scarves or instruments,
to engage children's senses and make the learning experience more interactive.
• Build on children's interests: Young children are more likely to engage in learning
when it is related to their interests. When teaching a new song, try to incorporate
themes or topics that are relevant to children's lives or that they are interested in.
• Provide opportunities for active participation: Young children learn best when
they are actively engaged in the learning process. When teaching a new song,
provide opportunities for children to sing along, move, dance, or play instruments.
This will help them to internalize the song and make it more meaningful to them.
Overall, by using these principles in your planning, you can create a positive and
engaging learning experience for young children when teaching them a new song.
, Question 2
Develop activities to show your understanding of the following in a dance class in the
Foundation Phase classroom:
2.1 Warm-up activity: Activity: "Follow the Leader" Instructions:
• Start by choosing one child to be the leader.
• The leader will perform a simple dance move, and the rest of the class will follow
along.
• After a few moments, choose a new leader and repeat the process with a
different dance move.
• Continue with several different leaders and dance moves, gradually increasing
the complexity of the moves as the children warm up.
2.2 Cooling down activity: Activity: "Stretch and Relax" Instructions:
Have the children sit in a circle on the floor.
• Lead them through a series of simple stretches, such as reaching for their toes or
stretching their arms above their heads.
• Encourage them to take deep breaths and relax their bodies as they stretch.
• Finish with a few minutes of quiet relaxation, such as lying on their backs with
their eyes closed and taking deep breaths.
2.3 Structured dance activity: Activity: "Dancing Through the Seasons"
Instructions:
• Divide the class into small groups and assign each group a different season (e.g.
winter, spring, summer, fall).
• Have each group create a short dance that represents their season, using
movements and music that reflect the characteristics of that season (e.g. slow,
fluid movements for winter, fast, energetic movements for summer).
• Each group will perform their dance for the rest of the class, while the rest of the
class observes and provides positive feedback
2.4 Unstructured dance activity: Activity: "Dance Party" Instructions:
