LSP1501
ASSIGNMENT 3
DUE DATE: 29 MAY 2024
,6. ASSESSMENT 3 QUESTIONS
SECTION A: PERFORMING
ARTS Question 1
1.1 Look at each of the activities in column A and match them with an item in column B.
Column A Column B
A Singing a song to learn the ABCs Learn with music
B Learning to discriminate between different tempos Learn from music
C Playing music in the background while learners Learn about music
are doing mathematics
D Playing musical chairs Learn through music
E Keeping the beat
1.2 Which of the following activities are NOT examples of performing arts activities?
Activity Yes No
a Sensory play in the sand
b Free play in the fantasy corner
c Obstacle course
d Multiple-station activities
e Teaching children to play musical instruments, such as the
piano,
violin or flute
f Teaching children to dance the cha cha, tango and/or ballet
g Doing star jumps to warm up
h Being able to memorise and repeat a rhythmic pattern
1.3 Prompting ChatGPT on the role of a teacher in the performing arts class,
the language model generated the following response:
In a Performing Arts class, the teacher has a paramount role in introducing students to
different forms and techniques of theatre, dance, music, and other performing arts.
, They are responsible for creating a safe and encouraging environment that invites students
to express their creativity.
The teacher is a guide and a mentor, inspiring students to explore their potential, pushing
them beyond their limitations, and helping them set and reach their goals. They teach
techniques and skills to the students, such as vocal projection, stage presence,
choreography, or musical composition, and encourage practice, experimentation, and
collaboration.
The teacher also plays an important role in building the students' confidence and self-
esteem, by providing constructive feedback, recognition, and encouragement. They advise
and support students in their personal and artistic development, helping them discover and
develop their individual talents and interests.
Apart from teaching students the skills of performing arts, the teacher also introduces
students to a wider cultural spectrum, outlining the historical and social context of various
forms of art. In and out of the classroom, the teacher creates opportunities for students to
attend performances, interact with professionals, and engage with various forms of cultural
expression.
Overall, the teacher in a performing arts class assumes a multifaceted role, combining
artistic expertise, pedagogical skills, and leadership, to facilitate students' journey towards
artistic discovery, skill development, personal growth, and cultural enrichment.
What you are required to do: Critically analyse and evaluate the above AI-generated
response and identify the key role and responsibilities that a performing arts teacher
(or any teacher) must fulfil, but which are missing from the AI-generated response.
According to the study Guide pg.13 & 56
The teacher is responsible for leading learners in a dance class either as individuals or as
groups. The teacher’s focus in this instance is to teach and guide learners as they go
through various dancing techniques.
The teacher needs to guide learners to do proper stretching and well-coordinated dance
moves to avoid dance injuries. Learners develop and refine their dance practices and steps
under the teacher’s instructive guidance. Most children also feel comfortable being taught
and guided by their fellow classmates. The teacher therefore should allow such lateral
dance movement guidance and tuition. After each lesson, the teacher can conduct a
summative assessment and evaluate the session, advising learners accordingly to make
alterations and improvements for the next session. A dance teacher is often faced with the
following additional roles: monitoring learners during the dance class and rehearsal;
planning the dance activities; instructing and making suggestions to learners during class;
being flexible to adapt teaching methods and strategies to improvise; and creating a
coherent, well-sequenced and quality dance session. The teacher may also explore the
