DANCE 2862 - Foundations of Dance Pedagogy

Institution:

Temple University

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Description:

The purpose of this course is to introduce, explore and practice basic principles of teaching and learning in dance. Acknowledging that teaching is a very complex activity, the course will try to delineate specific needs, skills and materials that might be helpful in planning and executing a class or course in dance. The teacher must ultimately make the decisions in a class. This course will offer information and skills so that those decisions are based on thoughtful reflection on why you want to teach, what constitutes good teaching, and how you can continue to improve as well as incorporate student participation. Remember--the best teacher never stops being a student! This course will strive to be a hands-on practical “How do I do this?” class. It will explore such questions as: Who am I as a learner? What do I consider good teaching? Why do I want to teach? A general outline of essential elements in the classroom/studio will be presented and discussed, followed by practice in designing within that framework for materials and experiences. The course will address the role/use of such topics as anatomy/kinesiology, learning theory, technology, texts, movement analysis/design, history/aesthetics in teaching various parts in a dance curriculum.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Dance majors only, except with special permission from the instructor

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

WWW.TEMPLE.EDU

Phone Number:

(215) 204-7000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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