Educational Program Plan
Educational Program Plan I
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Description
The drum has played a key role in dance, music, and song across cultures for centuries. It is the objective of this educational experience to present the history, function, and use of the traditional African drums including the Djembe and Dun Dun. Key elements of the traditional African drum, music, song, and dance will be investigated and applied through reading exercises, discussions, collaborative work, assignments, and videos. Research shows there is a strong correlation between the arts and academic and social development of students. These combined interactions of art and education will support the academic and social growth of its participants.
Methods of Instruction
Methods of instruction include but are not limited to:
- Class discussions
- Readings
- Group Activities
- Role Plays
- Presentation
- Video/Recordings
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants should be able to: | The objective is met by: |
· Describe the function and usefulness of traditional African drums, song, and dance | · text reading and exercises, class discussions, and activities |
· Perform traditional African drums, song, and dance using a variety of African drums | · Hands-on activities, singing, dancing, and drumming exercises, class discussion, and activities |
· Compare and Contrast similarities and differences between traditional African drums | · text reading and exercises, class discussions, and activities |
· Present and express gained knowledge of traditional African drums, song, and dance | · Written explanation using words, pictures, or objects · Display of information and technique via presentation of song, dance, and music |
Materials
- Brochure
- Video (when school technology is available)
- Song lyrics
- Buckets
- Sticks
- Drums
Educational Program Plan II (Lesson Format)
Goals and Objectives
- Students will complete the following objectives in a 45 minute time frame:
- Define the uses and purposes of a djembe drum
- Discuss the origin and history of the djembe drum
- Name the parts of the djembe drum and discuss the structure, sound, and materials of the drum
- Demonstrate and present basic techniques of drumming as reflected in sound and performance
Activities
- Opening/Introduction
- Group Introduction
- Sharing of Goals and Objectives
- Initial Questions
- Background Information/Research
- Djembe Drum Brochure (reading objectives)
- Instruction
- Understanding the Drum
- Drum Materials
- Drum Structure
- Drum Sounds
- Playing
- Independent Practice
- Practicing the Technique
- Assessment
- Individual/Group Performance
- Reflection
- Survey
- Understanding the Drum
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