The final music lesson provided an opportunity to engage with several diverse activities based around musical exploration and how other KLAs might be integrated alongside music. As a class brainstorming in small groups was carried out with each group offering suggestions for a different KLA. Relating to English outcomes, a story could be read to students and a soundscape could be created to demonstrate actions and characters in the story. This could further cross over to elements of science and technology, if instruments were created to conduct the soundscape.
The final music lesson and the discussion and activities held through its duration prompted great consideration of the benefits of an integrated curriculum. As discussed by Barry (2008), incorporating elements of other subject areas into music provides students with a more holistic and thorough experience of the curriculum. Similarly, incorporating the arts into other more traditional KLAs allows students greater scope to develop their creativity, imaginations and critical thinking skills. (Barry, 2008)
References
BBC.com. (2014). Using musical instruments in creative play. [Image]. Retrieved from:
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Barry, N. (2008). The Role of Integrated Curriculum in Music Teacher Education. Journal of Music Teacher Education. 18(1). 28-38. doi: 10.1177/1057083708323139
Manchester Music Works. (2011). Kids playing instruments. [Image]. Retrieved from: http://www.manchestermusicworks.co.uk/images/musicisfun.jpg
EDUP3008: A Journey through the Creative Arts 
