Methods of Teaching Dance / Spring 2023

  I Unit: Teaching Theme: Creative Dance Approach   Introduction   Creative Dance is a conceptual approach that develops both technical and creative skills at the same time through exploration of movement. The focus of each lesson is based on concepts to explore. II Learning Objectives   Understand the different parts of a creative dance lesson Explain the different concepts that conform the creative dance approach Gain an awareness of the benefits the creative dance method has for children and teachers Experience the planning and teaching of a creative dance lesson III Main Lesson   1 Review Mind Up Brain Breaks Brain Fitness Gratitude Journaling Positive Psychology Evidence Based Research Wellness Curriculum   Question  1 Why is the MindUp curriculum an important addition to the general curriculum of students K-12.   2 Important Definitions Movement Metaphors Conceptual Dance/Art Learning Styles: VAKT Individuation    Question 2 Expl...

  I Unit: Teaching Theme: The Kinesthetic Loop Introduction   Paying careful attention to kinesthetic information, movement sensations and feelings reveals subtle details often missed in everyday life. When teaching children, such experience awakens the feedback ( or awareness ) part of the kinesthetic loop, from which, both teachers and students, can  derive dance knowledge. II Learning Objectives   Understand the kinesthetic link Explain the benefits of creative dance and movement Gain awareness of the importance of creative dance and movement as part of the methodology of teaching Experience the creation of a lesson using creative dance and movement   III   Main Lesson    1 CONTENT READING Creative Dance for Learning: The Kinesthetic Link  Principles of Dance as a Creative Art Activity  CHAPTER 2 / Page 6 Creative Dance Improvisation Kinesthetic Loop IV A Note to Remember "Through the utilitarian realm of movement, students learn ...

  I Unit: Teaching Theme: Combining Coaching, Mentoring & Teaching   Introduction  Coaching, mentoring and teaching do not mean the same. Today's class deepens our understanding of these three ways of sharing knowledge with students. It is also important to acknowledge the importance of the kinesthetic loop in the teaching of dance and movement. II Learning Objectives   Understand the differences between coaching, mentoring and teaching Explain the importance of mentoring as opposed to just coaching or teaching  Gain an awareness of the importance of the kinesthetic loop in teaching dance and movement Experience the application of the kinesthetic loop when teaching III Main Lesson 1 Review Discuss the main differences between your ideal studio and the realities of having your own.   2 Dance Studio Specifications link:  https://www.onedanceuk.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/dance-studio-specification-1.pdf Dance Studio Size, Location and More link: ...

       I  Unit: Assessment  Theme: Mid-Term Quiz   Introduction Every semester I assess your understanding of the content covered so far. Just right before the progress report's dead line, you test your own abilities to retain some of the themes we have learned and experienced together.   Today's quiz evaluates how efficient I have been in communicating ideas about Methodology of Teaching Dance based on your responses to the questions below.   II Objectives Understand the nature of self-assessment Make sense of the various concepts explored in class Gather an awareness of assessment that is conducive to further learning Experience what is like to put into practice the content learned in class   III   Main Lesson   VOCABULARY 1. Teaching Philosophy Statement: Your teaching philosophy is a self-reflective statement of your beliefs about teaching and learning. ... It develops these ideas with speci...

    Review Ancient Curriculum MindUP An educational program that includes m indfulness and meditation practices such as: Brain Breaks  Focus Happiness Kindness Gratitude Journaling  Brain fitness: resilience, self-awareness, critical thinking Management of one's own brain/reality. Working with parents. Including evidence based research  Positive Psychology. Process vs. Goal Oriented Approach Teaching Philosophy Statement The philosophy statement often attempts to express what methods of teaching the teacher practices.    Vision & Mission    I   Unit: Safe & Creative Learning Environment Theme: My Ideal Dance Studio   Introduction  A dance studio is a space in which dancers learn or rehearse . The term is typically used to describe a space that has either been built or equipped for the teaching and practice of dance art. A good dance studio gives students the ability to take classes in different genres of dance sta...

I    Unit: Art Theme: Vision & Mission Statements   Introduction Statements of a school’s vision and mission are important for keeping a school focused on its core purpose. The statements can act as a guiding north star for school administrators who aim to make decisions that live up to the statements. They are also important because they are documents that parents use to see whether the school meets their family’s values.     II Learning Objectives   Understand the meaning of a school's vision statement Explain the importance of a school's mission statement Gain awareness of the role they play in a teacher's decision making  Experience the articulation of the mission and vision statements within the context of dance teaching and learning. III Main Lesson 1 Concepts Mission Statement It is a formal summary of the aims and values of a school, company, organization, or individual. Vision Statement  A  vision statement  is a declar...

   I   Unit: Process Theme: Teaching Philosophy Introduction Effective Social & Emotional Learning (SEL) approaches often incorporate four elements represented by the acronym SAFE: sequenced, active, focused, explicit. These elements correlate with the ideas that make  a classroom safe and creative. Today we will take those ideas into consideration when articulating your teaching philosophy statement. II Learning Objectives     Understand what makes a learning process task oriented or relationship oriented Explain the meaning of the teaching philosophy statement Gain an awareness of the role the teaching philosophy statement has in education Experience how the Teaching philosophy works in a real classroom environment III Main Lesson 1 Task Oriented vs. Relationship Oriented The Sweet Spot Finding the Balance 2 Social & Emotional Learning SEL in the Classroom Effective SEL approaches often incorporate four elements represented by the acronym SAF...