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DANCE 366

Methods of Teaching Contemporary Modern Dance

Dance College of Fine Arts and Communications

Course Description

Teaching methodologies of contemporary modern dance including planning, teaching, and evaluating lessons for adolescents through adults.

When Taught

Winter

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)

Min

2

Fixed

2

Fixed

2

Fixed

2

Title

Process-Oriented Instruction

Learning Outcome

5. facilitate artistic development through process-oriented instruction.

Title

Learning Content and Processes

Learning Outcome

2.  demonstrate a conceptual understanding of the content and processes needed to facilitate learning in the field of Contemporary Dance.

Title

Planning, Teaching, and Evaluation Experience

Learning Outcome

3.  demonstrate teaching competency through experiences in planning, teaching and evaluating lessons.

Title

Teaching and Learning Philosophy in Contemporary Dance

Learning Outcome

1. develop, articulate and demonstrate a clear philosophy of teaching and learning as it relates to Contemporary Dance.

Title

Teaching Strategies

Learning Outcome

4.  demonstrate an ability to use a variety of teaching strategies to produce new knowledge and skills in others.