Kaka and Weaving

Learner: Kaka

Date: 14.03.17

Learning Area: LH1

Learning Coach: Priscilla Lavakula

NZ Curriculum Achievement Objectives

Arts: Level One

Understanding the visual arts in context

Share ideas about how and why their own and others’ works are made and their purpose, value, and context.

Developing practical knowledge

Explore a variety of materials and tools and discover elements and selected principles.

Learning Observed:

As part of iExperience, Kaka showed interest in weaving. He listened carefully to instructions and sought to do this activity independently. Kaka was able to cut his first sheet of paper, having strips down the middle without cutting the paper right to the edges. Next, he was able to use another sheet of paper to cut into strips. Kaka thought carefully about the patterns and where each strip was meant to go. Once, he finished Kaka was also to help other learners around him.

Key Competencies/ Vision Principles:

During this activity, Kaka demonstrated that he was connected by actively taking part in learning conversations and activities. Kaka was curious of how this pattern was made and listened carefully to instructions. He showed capability by listening and completing his task independently. Kaka was also collaborative by helping other learners around him.

Next Learning Steps:
Take weaving to the next level by using harakeke or by researching and find out other designs in weaving