My Dance Teaching Philosophy

  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.     •  ...