Summary

• Description:

  The PDF document comprises Grade 5 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 the recommendations of the Presidential Working Party on Education Reforms (PWPER).

  • Education Level: Upper Primary (Grade 5)
  • Curriculum Framework: Competency Based Curriculum (CBC)
  • Learning Area: Creative Arts (Art and Craft, Music, and Physical and Health Education)
  • Suggested Lessons per Week: 6
  • Total Suggested Lessons: 180
  • Focus: Development of creativity, artistic expression, performance skills, physical fitness, cultural appreciation, digital literacy, and environmental responsibility through practical and participatory learning.

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

  • Strand 1.0: Creating and Executing
    • Wind Musical Instruments (Drawing) – 15 lessons
    • Football – 18 lessons
    • Rhythm – 15 lessons
    • Painting and Mosaic – 12 lessons
    • Melody – 15 lessons
    • Rounders – 16 lessons
    • Total: 91 lessons
  • Strand 2.0: Performing and Displaying
    • Athletics – 16 lessons
    • Fabric Decoration (Tie and Dye, Appliqué) – 10 lessons
    • Kenyan Folk Dance – 12 lessons
    • Puppetry – 8 lessons
    • Descant Recorder – 13 lessons
    • Optional Sub-strand (choose one):
      • Swimming – 15 lessons
      • Indigenous Kenyan Games – 15 lessons
    • Total (including optional): 59 lessons
  • Strand 3.0: Appreciation in Creative Arts
    • Analysis of Creative Arts Works – 15 lessons

  The curriculum design also outlines core competencies, values, Pertinent and Contemporary Issues (PCIs), suggested learning experiences, assessment rubrics, learning resources, non-formal activities, and an integrated Community Service Learning (CSL) project to support practical application of creative, cultural, and physical skills within the school and community.

• Category:

  Curriculum Designs
• Level:

  Grade 5
• Subject:

  CREATIVE ARTS

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