My Dance Teaching Philosophy

Mini-Teaching Lesson Plan Lesson Plan Details Title: Yoga and Mindfulness Theme: Mind, Body, and Soul Connection Art Discipline: Dance As A Spiritual Discipline Grade Level: High School Level (Grades 9-12) Teacher's Name: Gia Maietta Volume: Volume III, Dance, Dance Aesthetics II (according to MDCPS) Date:  April 24th, 2024 from 2:00 pm-2:30 pm 3. Objective & Component a. Component: Movement Skills & Underlying Principles b. Objectives: Researches information on three schools of psychology as they impact the mind and body in relation to human development and self- concept, adjustment, motivation, desire, intelligence, conditioning and learning, personality and behavior, and emotion (DA.D.1.4.1) (DA.E.1.4.1) (DA.E.1.4.2) (DA.E.2.4.3) Applies knowledge of elements of the movement analysis to the performance of works based on three schools of psychology as they impact the mind and body in relation to human development and self- concept, adjustment, motivations desire, intellig...

  Video Music props are important because it helps get students more engaged by having something they can use that is hands-on and keeps them more focused on what the class is all about Recordings help students understand how to follow directions this may be helpful for students who may need more guidance or help when it comes to learning new things at a better pace Strategy I = Community Circle Dance and it is the understanding of group activities and working towards a shared goal Strategy II = Mirroring and it is the understanding non verbal cues and spontaneity  Strategy III = Space Improvisation and it is understanding improvisation and play Strategy IV = Energy and Emotions which is understanding, recognizing, and expressing emotions Strategy V = STEM Dance which is interpreting patterns and making inferences  Case Study/Mock Lesson Plan Title: Grade K Grade: Kindergarten Component: Movement Skills and Underlying Principles Objective: Explores aspect of shape within ...

  *Remember BEST R  Types of Assessments Informal:  Verbal   response to how a student is doing; walking by them working and telling them they're doing good; giving casual feedback Formal:  A written exam or test that gives a grade to establish how well you are doing Summative:  sums up learning that has already happened; example is a chapter or unit test or mid-term Formative:  measures learning as it is forming or happening; continuously asking questions Informal summative:  going question by question and explaining your thought process behind it Informal formative:  any questions verbally or casually Diagnostic:  seeing where a classroom is at in terms of skills/levels; diagnosing where your class is at depending on the levels of each kid in the class Evaluation Indicators Points:  GPA Percentage:  Exam Case Study on PowerSchool Build and score assessments in different ways Integrate AI into the assessment process (this take...

  BEST R . - Body, energy, space, time, relationship Standard 1:  mastering the foundational contemporary dance techniques. Emphasis on body awareness, flexibility, and strength. Standard 2:  applying creative processes to choreograph short dance pieces. This will allow students to demonstrate originality and effective use of space, time, and energy. Standard 3:  performance. Students will perform contemporary dance routines. Standard 4:  critique — Students will provide feedback on their own and others' performances and compositions. This is meant to foster a constructive feedback culture. Unit : Contemporary Dance Scaffold: Week 1: Introduction to Contemporary Dance Lesson 1.1: Overview of Contemporary Dance (1 Day) History of contemporary dance. (Key figures in contemporary dance and their contributions.) Lesson 1.2: Fundamental Techniques (2 Days) Basic body conditioning and warm-up. Intro to floor work and center work. Week 2:  Deepening Technical Skil...

  Students seem engaged in the role playing dance video Being introduced to improvisation at a young age to get their brains functioning Lesson Plan - Gia, Ashley, Daniela (Plan is also under Daniela's Discussion Post) Warm-up (10 minutes):      •    Start a class discussion on the role of metaphors in artistic expression, specifically dance.     •    Practice a visualization exercise, asking students to visualize themselves as the different elements of nature (e.g., wind, water, fire), encouraging them to embody these elements through free-flowing, creative movement. Creation of Personal Metaphorical Dances (25 minutes):      •    Ask students to write down words or phrases representing significant emotions, experiences, or concepts that they identify with.     •    Encourage students to choose one of their words or phrases and develop a movement metaphor to emulate it.     •  ...

  1. What is questionable about the Roman method of memorizing and speaking publicly as a form of learning? It isn't appropriate to always prioritize memorization or public speaking and this is what is questionable. If you are just memorizing just to memorize, or speaking just to speak, and there is emphasis on this, there really isn't any room to actually process the information and fully learn what is being taught. This isn't useful for long term educational goals/learning.  2.  How can Dance be an important learning experience for all kids (speakers of other languages, children with special needs, etc)?   Dance is an important learning experience for kids because it completely for self-expression It allows kids to develop their own identity and gives them an alternative learning environment to the one that is more generalized in the public/private school systems Also allows them to be more aware of their own bodies, communicate in another form besides talking...