DANCE 365
Creative Dance for Elementary Education
Dance
College of Fine Arts and Communications
Course Description
Theory and teaching experience in creative movement for preschool and elementary school children.
When Taught
Winter
Min
2
Fixed
2
Fixed
1
Fixed
2
Other Prerequisites
Dance 243R, 244R, or approved Kinnect membership
Title
Dance Assessment
Learning Outcome
6. Explore and identify various forms of dance assessment
Title
Elementary Dance Teaching Practices
Learning Outcome
3. Demonstrate an understanding of dance, elements, concepts and vocabulary physically, verbally and in writing, and apply that knowledge to teaching dance in the elementary setting
Title
Developmentally Appropriate Dance
Learning Outcome
2. Apply knowledge of developmentally appropriate dance learning activities for children pre-school through grade eight.
Title
Dance Education Theory, Content, and Pedagogy
Learning Outcome
1. Articulate an understanding of creative dance education theory, content, and pedagogy that facilitates artistic development and process orientation.
Title
Teaching Strategies and Management Techniques
Learning Outcome
5. Understand and apply a variety of teaching strategies and management techniques necessary to effectively guide dance skill building, exploration, improvisation, and compositional experiences for young children.
Title
Lesson Objectives and Curriculum Standards
Learning Outcome
4. Identify and use clear lesson content objectives drawn from national and state curriculum standards when planning lessons and teaching dance.
