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LSP1501-25-Y - Section A - Learning Unit 1

This learning unit emphasizes the significance of music in the holistic development of Foundation Phase learners. It highlights that music is integral to children's lives from birth, aiding in soothing and social interactions. The document suggests that early musical experiences contribute significantly to children's overall growth and development.

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LSP1501-25-Y - Section A - Learning Unit 1

This learning unit emphasizes the significance of music in the holistic development of Foundation Phase learners. It highlights that music is integral to children's lives from birth, aiding in soothing and social interactions. The document suggests that early musical experiences contribute significantly to children's overall growth and development.

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1 INTRODUCTION
In this learning unit, we will explore the importance of music for the holistic
development of Foundation Phase learners.

LEARNING UNIT OUTCOMES

After completing this learning unit, you should be able to

• understand the value of music on the holistic development of learners


in the Foundation Phase

1.2 IMPORTANCE OF MUSIC IN THE EARLY LIFE OF CHILDREN


Music and children just naturally go together (Lindeman 2016:2). When think-
ing about life, music is present in our lives right after birth. Some mothers
even deliberately expose their unborn babies to music to calm both mother
and unborn baby. After birth, when babies need soothing, the mother, father
or caregiver would rock the baby gently to a slow rhythm and sing a calming
song or hum softly to a specific tune.

To imagine our lives without music is impossible. We listen to music on the


television or radio, and even when we go to the shops. Most communities
include music in a variety of social and educational activities, such as birthday
celebrations or for praise and worship.

Whether listening to music, singing a song, playing an instrument, moving to


a song, or creating new music, musical experiences are prominent in our lives
(Campbell & Scott-Kassner 2014:3). Southcott and Joseph (2014) also argue that
interaction through music leads to wider social benefits such as integration,
engagement, participation, networking and connectedness.

Reviewing literature, it seems that the years from birth to the age of six is the
most important period for a child’s musical development. Let us look at how
music contributes to the holistic development of learners in the Foundation
Phase.
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