Summary

• Description:

  The PDF document comprises Grade 6 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 6)
  • 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
  • Essence of the Learning Area: Development of creativity, artistic expression, performance skills, physical fitness, cultural appreciation, environmental responsibility, and digital literacy through integrated and experiential learning.

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

  • Strand 1.0: Creating and Executing
    • String Musical Instruments and Drawing – 15 lessons
    • Painting and Collage – 15 lessons
    • Volleyball – 15 lessons
    • Rhythm and Pattern Making – 18 lessons
    • Weaving – 10 lessons
    • Gymnastics – 12 lessons
    • Melody – 12 lessons
    • Total: 97 lessons
  • Strand 2.0: Performing and Displaying
    • Athletics – 15 lessons
    • Descant Recorder – 14 lessons
    • Indigenous Kenyan Instrumental Ensembles – 12 lessons
    • Indigenous Kenyan Craft (Pottery) – 12 lessons
    • Optional Sub-strand (choose one):
      • Swimming – 15 lessons
      • Indigenous Kenyan Games – 15 lessons
    • Total (including optional): 53 lessons
  • Strand 3.0: Appreciation in Creative Arts
    • Analysis of Creative Arts Works – 15 lessons

  The curriculum design also outlines subject general learning outcomes, key inquiry questions, core competencies, values integration, Pertinent and Contemporary Issues (PCIs) such as environmental conservation, safety, cultural awareness, health and fitness, suggested learning experiences, assessment rubrics, suggested learning resources, non-formal learning activities, and an integrated Community Service Learning (CSL) component to support practical application of creative and performance skills.

• Length:

  58 pages
• Category:

  Curriculum Designs
• Level:

  Grade 6
• Subject:

  CREATIVE ARTS

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