PST201G ARTS AND CULTURE EXAM PREPARATION 2023

PST201G ARTS AND CULTURE EXAM PREPARATION 2023 PST210G 1. Three groups of teaching media (6) (10)  First generation: simple teaching media such as a blackboard, whiteboard, felt board, books and musical instruments  Second generation: elementary technological media such as a tape-recorder, overhead projector, CD player  Third generation: sophisticated technological media such as a TV or computer 2. General aims of class music  to give children a generally formative education and develop their innate music potential  To contribute to the development of the entire humanity of the child – spiritual, moral, artistic, intellectual and social. Bringing the child into contact with the music  provide musical activities for the child so that they can experience it and develop an appreciation for it  to make them aware of their cultural heritage and that of others  to contribute to the cultivation of a life-long love for and involvement in musical experiences 3. How would you explain the concept “curriculum” to your class music learners? (2)  It originates from Latin and simply means “course” or “period”  It therefore signifies a clear definition of the specific subject matter which will be dealt with in a certain course of period 4. “The most important person in determining the success of the music teaching is the teacher himself/herself” ....Give your own critical view (4)  His or her enthusiasm, knowledge and preparation are the decisive factors in the effectiveness of the presentation  Without these qualities the best work schemes and curricula are useless!  The pupils may never feel that music is just a non-examination subject which is actually unimportant 5. Define the concept rhythm (3)  Rhythm: conjunction or organization of sounds (pitch – notation) and silences (longer note values/pauses) in certain patterns