Traditional Rhythmic… · JHS2 Physical Education And Health

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B8.2.1.2.1 - Classify and perform individual and group traditional dance movements and adaptations in the different regions for personal development, communication, inclusivity, and cultural identity (e.g., kpanlogo, wan tiadoone, nwemboaba, etc.)

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify and classify at least four traditional dances from different regions of Ghana as either individual or group dances, giving their regions of origin.
Demonstrate correct performance of at least two group traditional dance movements (e.g., kpanlogo from Greater Accra, wan tiadoone from Upper East) with attention to rhythm and coordination.
Create one adapted version of a traditional dance movement that includes peers who may have physical limitations or different skill levels.
Teach a learned or adapted traditional dance movement to a small group of peers, using clear verbal instructions and demonstrations.
Record the duration of their dance practice in a self-journal entry, showing their commitment to increased physical activity.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Physical Activity Education (Strand 2)
Sub-strand: Traditional Rhythmic Gymnastics, Games and Dance (2.1)
Content standard: B8.2.1.2 - Perform a variety of traditional dances and adaptations for inclusivity and cultural awareness (e.g., individual and group dance movements) for personal development and communication
Indicator: B8.2.1.2.1 - Classify and perform individual and group traditional dance movements and adaptations in the different regions for personal development, communication, inclusivity, and cultural identity (e.g., kpanlogo, wan tiadoone, nwemboaba, etc.)
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 11 (Week 11 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: Physical Education and Health, Common Core Programme (JHS1-JHS3), 2023, p. 26
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Let learners research, list and perform a variety of individual and group traditional dance movements from your own locality.
2. Create inclusive and adapted individual and group traditional dance movements and teach others in groups in school and community.
3. Record estimate of duration/measure of performance in your self-journal as your effort to increase involvement in physical activity.

Colour photograph shows Kpanlogo dancers in coordinated white clothing performing outdoors, with drummers and seated... — A colour photograph shows Kpanlogo dancers in coordinated white clothing performing outdoors, with drummers and seated spectators under canopies behind them. The wide colour table is arranged with horizontal divisions, vertical divisions, coloured regions.

Kpanlogo dance