The American Curriculum (Part 2)

 

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Unit: Curriculum

Theme: The American Curriculum

 

Introduction

 

II

 

Learning Objectives

 

III

 Main Lesson

 

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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?



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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)?



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A Note to Remember

 

The learned and hidden curriculums seem to best satisfy the demands of dance learning. At times, dance has been left out of the American curriculum due to an emphasis on Language, Math and Science. Other times, the need for the implementation of democracy has made dance a desired subject in developing a sense of nationhood. Some concepts such as instrumentalism and experiential learning continue to be a challenge for dance teachers interested in teaching technique and/or steps. However, a creative methodology allows all students to have an equal chance to experience dance as a way of thinking rather than memorizing, learning by doing and building a sense of community.

 

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Case Study 

 

Allow me to introduce you to Winnfred Harris and  Joe DeMers curriculum developers of Crea Movement, an innovative high school dance curriculum for high school dance teachers teaching Beginning Dance. It currently comprises 7 Units of Modern Dance and is highly engaging. Ask questions and try out one of the combinations. 

 

(00:00 - 18:30)


 

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Activity

Get in your groups and decide what dance form you would choose to design your curriculum and why. 

Design a demonstration in order to showcase the curriculum you are proposing to your students, principle and colleagues.

 

 

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VII

 Glossary

 


 

 

 

 

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