Zimbabwe Grade 1 Mass Displays Syllabus

This syllabus outlines the Mass Displays curriculum for Grade 1 learners in Zimbabwe, focusing on developing psychomotor skills, teamwork, and an appreciation for Zimbabwean culture through artistic performances.

Aims

The syllabus aims to:

• Develop psychomotor skills, team building, confidence, and self-esteem.
• Develop a collective spirit based on Zimbabwean norms and values, appreciating the diverse cultures of Zimbabwean society.
• Promote good health and safety, appreciate senses of beauty and achievement, and provide entertainment at ceremonies.
• Lay foundations for creativity in learners through talent and skill transfer.
• Communicate information, knowledge, and national ideals through displays.

Objectives

By the end of Grade 1, learners should be able to:

• Apply knowledge and skills appropriately in a variety of movement-related situations.
• Demonstrate basic concepts of gross and fine motor skills.
• Acquire and appreciate social skills related to the cultural values of Zimbabwean society.
• Exhibit musical and dance repertoire sourced from indigenous and other cultural sources.
• Observe the conventions of fair play, fun, and enjoyment in Mass Displays.
• Apply principles and rules of safety and responsibility related to themselves, others, equipment, and facilities.
• Identify physical activities which illustrate care and optimal health issues.
• Correlate talent and skill in Mass Displays with other study areas in the curriculum.
• Demonstrate the ability to perform basic Mass Displays skills.
• Participate in public performances at different levels.

Topics

The syllabus covers four main topics:

1. Gymnastics: Includes locomotion, balances, coordination, and formations. 2. Arena Choreography: Focuses on movement and rhythm, and choreography. 3. Music: Includes background and performing music. 4. Art: Includes patterns, colors, and shapes.

Methodology

The syllabus utilizes various teaching methods, including:

• Discovery learning (including guided discovery)
• Problem-solving
• Experimentation
• Discussion
• Word games/puzzles
• Quizzes, poems, and rhymes
• Storytelling
• Song and dance
• Role-playing, drama, and animation
• Simulation and questioning
• Group projects
• Demonstrations
• Educational tours
• Command
• Reciprocal teaching
• Practice

Time Allocation

Five 30-minute periods per week are allocated for Mass Displays in Grade 1.

Assessment

Assessment is continuous and formative, based on achieving learning outcomes for each topic. Learner profiling is used to track progress and identify areas for future development. Practical assignments and tests are administered, and learner profiles record entry abilities, potential, and acquired concepts, skills, and knowledge.