Overview
Description
Study of techniques, practices, methods, and materials in dance education.
Requirements
Prerequisites
DAN 253
Original catalog text
Prerequisites
Prerequisite(s): DAN 253
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Spring - Odd Years
Terms
spring
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- identify and analyze the qualities, practices, and styles of successful dance teachers.
- articulate and describe personal pedagogical value systems and teaching styles through written documents and verbal presentations.
- synthesize and apply historical, theoretical, and philosophical aspects of dance education to inform personal teaching practices.
- construct and present student-centered dance lesson plans that are developmentally appropriate and incorporate core principles of dance.
- utilize technical verbal communication, body language, and leadership skills to effectively deliver a dance class and motivate students.
- reflect and assess presented dance classes to expand upon and/or improve current teaching practices.