Today we were asked to consider sounds and music that might tie in with our evocative object. Initially, i found this quite challanging as i was not sure what sound would relate to my chosen object.

Through using some of the musical instruments available and playing around on GarageBand, i was ale to contemplate what kinds of sound retated to the memories and thoughts assosiated with the object. As the item was a tram ticket from a memorabe holiday, i contempated the noise of the tram, the people talking and the bustle of a busy city.  By using music to explore the object, one is forced to consider the memories surrounding it. “We think with the objects we love; we love the objects we think with” (Turkle, 2011).

For me, I did not enjoy this task, however, I think children who are moe willing to experiment with music and Garage Band would benefit from this task. This lesson had made me consider the importance of not letting my own personal feelings surrounding a subject affect how I would teach it as even though I may not enjoy it or be good at it, children might be talented or enjoy working this way. Although it was not enjoyable for me, I did develop my skils and this is a crutial part of being a teacher; “Professional growth is the means by which teachers gain confidence in teaching the arts effectively, achieve an understanding of the inherent principals that inform their best practice and, though self and peer analysis discover how to extend their own abilities”. (Bloomfield, 2000, p.127). Bloomfield discusses the importance of developing ones skills and abilities in the arts.

References:

Bloomfield, A. (2000) Teaching Integrated Arts in the Primary School Oxton: David Fulton Publishers.

Turkle, S. (2011). Evocative objects. 1st ed. Cambridge, Mass. : MIT Press.