Methods of Teaching Dance / Spring 2023

  I   Unit: Curriculum Theme: The Safe Creative Mind Introduction   In education, a curriculum is broadly defined as the totality of student experiences that occur in the educational process. The term often refers specifically to a planned sequence of instruction, or to a view of the student's experiences in terms of the educator's or school's instructional goals. II Learning Objectives   Understand the holistic approach  Explain the main aspects of a holistic curriculum Gain awareness of the benefits the holistic curriculum provides Experience the planning of a holistic curriculum III Main Lesson 1 Macro-Curriculum In curriculum design, macro means understanding where you want to end up before you begin .   2 Micro-Curriculum The micro-curriculum relates to the specific content within topics or sub-topics, set out as specific knowledge, skills and experiences. 3 Mind Up for Life https://mindup.org Go to Mind Up for Schools > Mind Up for Educators a...

 I  Unit: Curriculum Theme: Curriculum Design Introduction     Allow me to introduce you to Doug Neill, a curriculum designer who has decided to share publicly his creative process when designing a curriculum. He emphasizes defining and understanding his audience in order to create an empathy map in order to build something useful for them. Based on this, the course material will be not only more meaningful to students, but transforming, consistent and relevant.   II   Learning Objectives  III   Main Lesson     1 Curriculum Design Part 1: The High-Level Planning (9:17) Part 1 of 4 episodes on Curriculum Design in Doug Neill’s “Verbal to Visual” series. Part 1 explores the questions that must be considered prior to detailed curriculum planning: Who’s your audience? What is the transformation sought? What is the mode of this curriculum? Using his own thinking about the “Verbal to Visual” series, Neill models how answers to...

  I Unit : Curriculum Theme : The American Curriculum   Introduction   II   Learning Objectives   III  Main Lesson     3       Questions 3 & 4 3. Based on the "cardinal principles of secondary education" of 1918, why was dance important in the implementation of "democracy through socialization? 4.  How do Dewey's concepts of instrumentalism and experiential learning apply to the teaching of dance? 4       Questions 5, 6 & 7 5. Why were the 1960's particularly important for the arts? 6. In which way does the introduction of bilingual education in America relate to the Miami community? 7. How can dance be an important learning experience for all kids (speakers of other languages, children with special needs, etc)?                                               ...

I   Unit: Curriculum   Theme: The American Curriculum   Introduction     The American curriculum has changed dramatically from its origin to the present. From basic grammar schools that introduced Christian values to natives and newly arrived immigrants, it progressed to a more inclusive and democratic microcosm of what would become a certain way to better the future of all Americans. These changes were a reflection of larger historical adaptations that shaped the view we all have about education. ------------------------------   II   Learning Objectives Understand the different types of curriculum Gain an awareness of how the curriculum has changed from the beginnings of nation-building to the present -----------------------------------   III   Main Lesson 1    Curriculum       Question 1  What type of curriculum best applies to the teaching of dance? Explain.   2   The series of videos you will see be...

I   Unit: Curriculum   Theme: Ancient Curriculum     Introduction     Creating a safe environment in the classroom is key in providing students with higher levels of instruction. An important part of making students feel safe to learn and be creative is knowing their names. However, that is just one of the many aspects needed to actually show students that they are safe to be. Today's class provides students with important tips that help dance teachers to create a safe creative environment.   ------------------------   II   Learning Objectives Know  each other's names Understand the different types of curricula. Explain the differences between the Toltec curriculum and the Western Modern curriculum Gain an awareness of how the curriculum has changed from ancient times to the present -------------------------------   III   Main Lesson 1   a) Introduce yourself to the group by saying your name, where you come from, y...