Dance Pedagogy

In this course students will learn methods of instruction, assessment and how to develop dance curriculum for K-12. Students will design classes based on national standards, grade level expectations and sound dance principles. In the studio they will teach each other sample lessons that they have developed. This class will cover dance competencies required by DESE for beginning teachers of dance. We will pay attention to current trends in arts education. Our discussion will include the diversity of student populations and how to prepare and respond. We will discuss the role of the arts in education and the dance teacher's role as classroom instructor, arts integration instructor, diplomat and arts advocate. Credit may be applied toward the education major and potentially toward state certification. Prerequisite: minimum of two semesters of upper level coursework in dance technique. Prerequisite: minimum of two semesters of upper level coursework in dance technique.
Course Attributes: EN H; AS HUM; FA HUM; AR HUM

Dance Pedagogy

DANCE 5130

Section 01