Creativity… · JHS3 Creative Arts And Design

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B9.1.3.1.1

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define creativity and innovation in their own words and state at least two clear differences between the two concepts.
Identify at least three design products in their local community and classify each as an example of creativity, innovation, or both, with justification.
Evaluate a given design product (for example, an improved cookstove or energy-saving bulb) by listing the problem it solves and explaining how creativity and innovation contributed to its design.
Discuss in small groups the design challenges of at least two local artefacts (for example, the cutlass, kitchen stool, or farming basket) and suggest one innovative improvement for each.
Present their findings to the class using simple oral or written explanations, demonstrating critical thinking about how design solutions address problems in Ghanaian society.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Design (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Creativity, Innovation and the Design Process (1.3)
Content standard: B9.1.3.1 - Design Demonstrate understanding of creativity and innovation in terms of the design process, and its application in developing design solutions to problems in society.
Indicator: B9.1.3.1.1 - Distinguish between creativity and innovation and their application for developing design solutions to problems in society.
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 7 (Week 7 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.
Curriculum reference: Creative Arts and Design, Common Core Programme (JHS1-JHS3), 2023, p. 72
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Research and define the key differences between creativity and innovation for reflection and discussion.
2. Apply knowledge of creativity and innovation to evaluate the design products that solve specific problems in society for appreciation. Example: Energy conservation, Energy efficiency etc
3. Examine specific artefacts available in the local community and report on specific challenges associated with their design for reflection and discussion. Example: cutlass in farming, kitchen stool, basket for farming,