Summary

• Description:

  The PDF document comprises Grade 4 Rationalized Creative Arts Curriculum Design.

  This curriculum design is developed by the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD). It was first published in 2017 and revised in 2024 following the rationalization of the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) based on recommendations from the Presidential Working Party on Education Reforms (PWPER).

  • Education Level: Upper Primary (Grade 4)
  • Curriculum Framework: Competency Based Curriculum (CBC)
  • Learning Area: Creative Arts (integrating Art and Craft, Music, and Physical and Health Education)
  • Suggested Lessons per Week: 6
  • Total Suggested Lessons: 180
  • Focus: Development of creativity, performance skills, physical fitness, artistic expression, digital literacy, and appreciation of cultural diversity through practical and participatory learning.

  It covers the following strands and substrands with suggested number of lessons:

  • Strand 1.0: Creating and Executing
    • 1.1 Percussion Musical Instruments (Drawing) – 17 lessons
    • 1.2 Netball – 15 lessons
    • 1.3 Painting and Montage – 15 lessons
    • 1.4 Rhythm – 15 lessons
    • 1.5 Melody – 15 lessons
  • Strand 2.0: Performing and Displaying
    • 2.1 Athletics – 18 lessons
    • 2.2 Gymnastics – 15 lessons
    • 2.3 Songs – 15 lessons
    • 2.4 Photography – 10 lessons
    • 2.5 Descant Recorder – 15 lessons
    • Optional Sub-strand (choose one):
      • Swimming – 15 lessons
      • Indigenous Kenyan Games – 15 lessons
  • Strand 3.0: Appreciation in Creative Arts
    • 3.1 Analysis of Creative Arts Works – 15 lessons

  The design also provides suggested learning experiences, key inquiry questions, assessment rubrics, learning resources, non-formal activities, and a Community Service Learning (CSL) component to support practical application of skills and participation in creative, cultural, and sporting activities within the school and community.

• Category:

  Curriculum Designs
• Level:

  Grade 4
• Subject:

  CREATIVE ARTS

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