Ceremony


 * Ceremony**

Ceremony is the use of ritualistic and stylistic conventions and practices to depict unique and distinguishing features of historical or social traditions of a culture. Ceremony imposes a formal structure, often with prescribed traditional movements, costumes, or artifacts. Innovative use of ceremony can provide opportunities for creative expression in dance and drama.
 * Description**

The teacher:
 * Method**
 * plans for research opportunities to ensure that students have appropriate background information;
 * provides opportunities for authentic demonstrations by inviting guest speakers with knowledge and experience related to the particular tradition or culture;
 * provides opportunities for authentic settings and display and use of artifacts;
 * ensures that there is a climate of respect and consideration for activities related to the ceremony;
 * encourages students to develop creative presentations using the form of a ceremony;
 * arranges visits to settings where ceremonies are practised authentically.

Ceremony:
 * Considerations**
 * requires sensitivity and insight with regard to other cultures;
 * requires knowledge and adequate background of traditional ceremonies.


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