Conceiving and Developing… · SHS1 Performing Arts

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 1.2.1.LI.1 - Research topical issues that reflect ideas from indigenous knowledge systems for artistic product(s) planning.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define indigenous knowledge systems (IKS) in their own words and give at least three examples from their own community.
Identify and document at least three topical issues in their community that connect to indigenous knowledge and could inspire a performing arts product.
Conduct a community visit or interview (with teacher guidance) to gather first-hand information on indigenous practices related to artistic production, recording their findings in their jotters.
Brainstorm in groups and present at least five indigenous knowledge ideas suitable for planning a Performing Arts event, using appropriate Performing Arts vocabulary.
Categorise research findings by artistic discipline (dance, music, drama) and justify which indigenous knowledge systems best suit a chosen artistic product.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Artistic Practice (Strand 2)
Sub-strand: Conceiving and Developing New Artistic Ideas and Works (2.1)
Content standard: 1.2.1.CS.1 - 1.2.1.CS.1 Demonstrate approaching proficiency level skills and knowledge in production activities of the performing arts artistic product(s) [DANCE, MUSIC, DRAMA or, a collaboration] that identify and interrogate Indigenous knowledge systems. 1.2.1.LO.1 Develop a plan to execute a performing arts artistic product(s) [DANCE, MUSIC, DRAMA, or a collaboration] that reflects indigenous knowledge systems.
Indicator: 1.2.1.LI.1 - Research topical issues that reflect ideas from indigenous knowledge systems for artistic product(s) planning.
Suggested placement: Semester 2, Week 5 (Week 25 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Source document note: The official curriculum document has a fault in this entry, so the curriculum text above is transcribed exactly as printed:

sub strand name - printed as Developing Artistic Ideas and Works in this year and as Conceiving and Developing New Artistic Ideas and Works in the scope and sequence and in Year 3; renamed to the scope form. Printed form: Developing Artistic Ideas and Works
Curriculum reference: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 48

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Experiential Learning: In groups learners:

- undertake community visits to gain first-hand information on indigenous knowledge systems and ways of planning an artistic product production.
- work together by brainstorming the meaning of indigenous knowledge system found in the community
- write their responses in their jotters
- research traditional ways of producing / performing artistic product(s) in Ghana and discuss the knowledge and customs they know from their own backgrounds and that of their friends and family.

Initiating Talk for Learning (TfL): In groups, brainstorm:

- on indigenous knowledge ideas for event planning.
- to identify the indigenous knowledge systems suitable for planning Performing Arts events.

Project Based Learning (PBL): Guide learners to discuss and design plans for a Performing Arts artistic product(s) event which takes into account their research and discussion on indigenous knowledge and customs. Experiential Learning: Undertake community visits to gain first-hand information on indigenous knowledge systems and ways of planning an artwork production.

Group-Based Learning: In groups, brainstorm to identify the indigenous knowledge systems suitable for planning Performing Arts events.

Initiating Talk for Learning (TfL): Discuss to agree on the specific indigenous knowledge ideas for event planning.

Assessment (1.2.1.AS.1). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 4 Extended critical thinking and reasoning.

Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Resource persons
- Stationery
- Synopsis, Characters, Acting, Props, Musical Instruments, Choreography,
- First Aid Kits
- IT playing recording gadgets
- Manuscripts sheets, music software-Finale and Sibelius
- Drama production software - Scriptwriter and Adobe Photoshop