ASSIGNMENT 03
DUE DATE: 24 JULY 2020
UNIQUE NUMBER: 827959
SECTION A: MUSIC
QUESTION 1
The role of music in young children
Indicate whether each of the following statements is True or False. Write T or F in the last
column on the right. (20)
1 Movement in music can take the form of free interpretation,
characterisation, dramatisation, fundamental movements, singing
games, and dances
2 The teacher must always assume that all children are at the same
level of development, because they are of the same age
3 We cannot rely on music for children’s holistic development,
including their intellectual, emotional, physical and spiritual selves
4 When introducing instruments in the Foundation Phase, you must
allow children to compete for instruments
5 Music can help to develop both intellectual and social faculties
6 Participating in music can discourage learners who struggle to
read
7 A pitch is the arrangement of high and low notes to form a tune
(melody)
8 Listening exercises should start with short excerpts, which should
be gradually increased over time
9 Musical instruments have no effect on young children’s excitement or
their actions
10 Listening is useful for refining essential abilities such as the ability
to discriminate, differentiate, identify, understand, know, write and
create
11 A triangle is not an example of a non-melodic metal instrument
12 In a complete song there is both melody and rhythm
13 The teacher can use his/her body parts (such as hands and feet)
to demonstrate rhythmic patterns
14 Creativity in music can include the ability to improvise, make
movements, compose, conduct, interpret and experiment with
sounds and instruments
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15 All children can be taught the joy of music through singing and can
develop their ability to pitch
16 Instrumental play develops hand-eye coordination
17 The young child grows in self-confidence when s/he is allowed to
choose an instrument or movement activity
18 Competencies gained through music education include the ability
to sing in tune, listen perceptively, perform from notation, and
create personal music
19 Music has the ability to strengthen the connection between the
body and brain, so that they work together as a team
20 When dancing and moving to music, children develop better motor
skills
QUESTION 2
Teaching a lesson on music concepts and music activities
The musical expression of children comes out when they are playing and interacting with
each other in pairs or groups. They achieve music satisfaction through jump-rope songs,
hand-clapping chants, singing games, and rhythmic raps. This process helps them to better
understand musical concepts such as meter/beat, rhythm, melody, tempo, dynamics and
expressions.
The following is a well-known nursery song, Pitter patter raindrops. Read through the song,
then answer the questions that follow.
Pit-ter pat-ter pit-ter pat-ter, lis-ten to the rain
Pit-ter pat-ter pit-ter pat-ter, on the win-dow pane
Dropping dropping dropping, on the win-dow pane
Dro-pping dro-pping dro-pping dro-pping, on the ground
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DUE DATE: 24 JULY 2020
UNIQUE NUMBER: 827959
SECTION A: MUSIC
QUESTION 1
The role of music in young children
Indicate whether each of the following statements is True or False. Write T or F in the last
column on the right. (20)
1 Movement in music can take the form of free interpretation,
characterisation, dramatisation, fundamental movements, singing
games, and dances
2 The teacher must always assume that all children are at the same
level of development, because they are of the same age
3 We cannot rely on music for children’s holistic development,
including their intellectual, emotional, physical and spiritual selves
4 When introducing instruments in the Foundation Phase, you must
allow children to compete for instruments
5 Music can help to develop both intellectual and social faculties
6 Participating in music can discourage learners who struggle to
read
7 A pitch is the arrangement of high and low notes to form a tune
(melody)
8 Listening exercises should start with short excerpts, which should
be gradually increased over time
9 Musical instruments have no effect on young children’s excitement or
their actions
10 Listening is useful for refining essential abilities such as the ability
to discriminate, differentiate, identify, understand, know, write and
create
11 A triangle is not an example of a non-melodic metal instrument
12 In a complete song there is both melody and rhythm
13 The teacher can use his/her body parts (such as hands and feet)
to demonstrate rhythmic patterns
14 Creativity in music can include the ability to improvise, make
movements, compose, conduct, interpret and experiment with
sounds and instruments
13
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15 All children can be taught the joy of music through singing and can
develop their ability to pitch
16 Instrumental play develops hand-eye coordination
17 The young child grows in self-confidence when s/he is allowed to
choose an instrument or movement activity
18 Competencies gained through music education include the ability
to sing in tune, listen perceptively, perform from notation, and
create personal music
19 Music has the ability to strengthen the connection between the
body and brain, so that they work together as a team
20 When dancing and moving to music, children develop better motor
skills
QUESTION 2
Teaching a lesson on music concepts and music activities
The musical expression of children comes out when they are playing and interacting with
each other in pairs or groups. They achieve music satisfaction through jump-rope songs,
hand-clapping chants, singing games, and rhythmic raps. This process helps them to better
understand musical concepts such as meter/beat, rhythm, melody, tempo, dynamics and
expressions.
The following is a well-known nursery song, Pitter patter raindrops. Read through the song,
then answer the questions that follow.
Pit-ter pat-ter pit-ter pat-ter, lis-ten to the rain
Pit-ter pat-ter pit-ter pat-ter, on the win-dow pane
Dropping dropping dropping, on the win-dow pane
Dro-pping dro-pping dro-pping dro-pping, on the ground
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