DANCE 276R
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Exploration of Teaching
Course Description
Field-based, initial teaching experience directed at helping prospective teachers experience demands and opportunities associated with teaching developmentally sequenced dance in K-12 settings.
When Taught
Contact Department
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
6
Other Prerequisites
Major approval; FBI fingerprint and background clearance
Title
Teaching Dance in Elementary, Junior High and High School
Learning Outcome
identify and articulate an understanding of key characteristics of pre K-12 students at varying developmental stages and the specific issues involved with teaching dance at the elementary, junior/middle school, and high school level.
Title
Effective Teaching Methods and Personal Philosophy
Learning Outcome
create a personal philosophy about the role of dance in education.
Title
Teaching Methods
Learning Outcome
evaluate effective teaching methods and strategies in the K12 classroom.
Title
Teaching Standards and Guidelines
Learning Outcome
identify and analyze the following teaching standards and guidelines: National Core Arts Standards, State Core Curriculum, Utah Effective Teaching Standards, 21st C Skills, The Five Commitments.
Title
Self-Evaluation
Learning Outcome
self-evaluate their own qualifications, skills, and challenges for entering the teaching profession.
Title
Emerging Teacher Skills
Learning Outcome
demonstrate emerging teaching skills, including: teacher presence, organization, planning/preparation, professionalism, conceptual knowledge, technical ability for modeling/demonstrating, and creative problem-solving.
