Methods of Teaching Dance / Spring 2024

  I Unit: Teaching Theme: Yoga for Kids   Introduction   Yoga is a group of physical, mental, and spiritual practices or disciplines which originated in ancient India and aim to control and still the mind, recognizing a detached witness-consciousness untouched by the mind and mundane suffering. Yoga can also be adapted for children of young ages by making it playful and fun.   II  Learning Objectives    Understand the dynamics of teaching a dance/movement lesson Explain the different parts of a lesson plan in written form Gain an awareness of the importance of the creative method Experience the creative method through teaching a dance/movement lesson   III Main Lesson   Mini-lessons  Gabie Marinich Ellen Nickodemus     IV     Yoga is an ancient movement system that can be taught to all ages.  I have had so much fun watching this video. I hope you also enjoy it. Question: Based on the approach of this teacher:...

  I  Unit: Advertisement Theme: Making a Flyer   Introduction Creating a flyer to advertise your dance class is a tradition in DAN 385. Every semester, students use their creativity to imagine their own dance class, how to frame it and let people know about it. Usually, this activity is done in class to then share. This semester, the flyer will be completed at home. However, this will not diminish the excitement the activity brings to those eager to let others know about their dance lesson.   II  Learning Objectives   Understand the different aspects of creating a flyer Explain the benefits of making a flyer available to others Gain an awareness of the importance that advertising one's dance class has Experience the process involving planning, creating and sharing the flyer     III Main Lesson   2 Video How to Make a Flyer using Microsoft Word 2 Example of a Flyer     3   Other tips on how to make a flyer   ...

   I   Unit: Teaching Practice Theme: Mini-Lessons & Calming Exercises Introduction     Student teaching or teaching practice is a supervised instructional experience; usually the culminating course in a university or college undergraduate education or graduate school program leading to teacher education and certification.   Today, students will be introduced to two new teaching experiences led by Kayla Humphrey and Melisa Callard. II Learning Objectives   Understand the dynamics of teaching a dance/movement lesson Explain the different parts of a lesson plan in written form Gain an awareness of the importance of the creative method Experience the creative method through teaching a dance/movement lesson      III Main Lesson   Mini-Lessons Kayla Humphrey Melisa Callard IV A Note to Remember "Failing to plan is planning to fail."    V  Case Study   The aim of this video is to help little people manage the b...

  I   Unit: Teaching Practice Theme: Creative Method Illustrated Introduction     Student teaching or teaching practice is a supervised instructional experience; usually the culminating course in a university or college undergraduate education or graduate school program leading to teacher education and certification.   Today, students will be introduced to the creative method of teaching dance & movement. II Learning Objectives   Understand the dynamics of teaching a dance/movement lesson Explain the different parts of a lesson plan in written form Gain an awareness of the importance of the creative method Experience the creative method through teaching a dance/movement lesson     III Main Lesson     Music & Dance Question 2 Why are these music props important for dance teachers?     III   Emergency Lesson Song-Dance Question 3 Which are the possible scenarios in which you would use recorded songs li...

    I Unit: Teaching Theme: Assessment   Introduction  The term assessment refers to the evaluation or estimation of the nature, quality, or ability of someone or something. In the field of Education, it refers to the assessment of students' educational needs.   II Learning Objectives   Understand the purpose of assessment Explain the importance of teaching the elements of dance Gain an awareness of the importance of writing a lesson plan  Experience the teaching of the elements of dance III Main Lesson 1 ELEMENTS OF DANCE   Video        Question 1 Why is it important to teach the elements of dance? 2  Lesson Plan MDCPS (Miami Dade County Public School) Curriculum https://www2.dadeschools.net/students/cbc/index.asp Parts of the Lesson Plan Title Date Component Objective Competency Materials Content Activity Assessment   3 Assessment Types of Assessment a) Diagnostic : It takes place at the beginning of the uni...

  I  Unit: Teaching Theme: Unit Planning   Introduction   Unit plans comprise what will be taught, how, for what purpose, and for how long. They are purposeful, clear, and well-paced plans including aligned teaching.  A unit plan, related to the curriculum plan, is what a teacher plans for a content area to achieve the learning goals, assessments and instruction in an aligned way over a number of weeks. A lesson plan, related to the unit plan, is what and how a teacher plans to deliver instruction and practice in a lesson.   II  Learning Objectives   Understand the different aspects of planning a unit Explain the benefits of unit planning Gain an awareness of the importance of unit planning Experience the process involving unit planning     III Main Lesson  1      Questions Who am I teaching? What am I teaching? How will I teach it? How will I know if the students understand?      2   ...