Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 05-27-08 |
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EPD213 2008
Summer I – 2008 Fall |
LEC |
3 Credit(s) |
3 Period(s) |
Dance Methods and Curriculum Development |
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Overview and practical application of teaching elementary dance
and movement. Covers teaching strategies, learning environments, teaching
resources, and use of technology. Emphasis on State Board of Education
Professional Teaching Standards. |
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Course Note: Approved school-based practicum required. |
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies: |
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EPD213 2008 Summer I – 2008 Fall |
Dance Methods and
Curriculum Development |
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Identify current State Board of Education Professional Teaching Standards. (I) |
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Summarize characteristics of learners. (II) |
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Use various classroom management techniques. (III) |
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Assess various dance teaching resources currently available. (IV) |
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Use various teaching resources to teach dance and movement to elementary students. (IV) |
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Analyze the use of technology to teach dance. (V) |
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Design dance curriculum. (VI) |
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Establish a learning environment for dance activities. (VII) |
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Summarize various teaching strategies. (VIII) |
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Use various teaching strategies. (VIII) |
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Evaluate various assessment methods. (IX) |
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Develop assessment instruments for dance. (IX) |
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Prepare a dance lesson plan. (X) |
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Teach a dance lesson. (X) |
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Participate as a volunteer teacher aide. (XI) |
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Summarize the practicum experience. (XI) |
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MCCCD Official Course Outline: |
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EPD213 2008 Summer I – 2008 Fall |
Dance Methods and
Curriculum Development |
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I. State Board of Education Professional Teaching Standards II. Characteristics of Learners A. Learning Styles B. Past Experiences C. Backgrounds D. Prior Knowledge E. Cultural Differences III. Classroom Management A. Styles B. Techniques C. Positive Learning Environment D. Culturally Responsive IV. Resources A. Textbooks B. Internet/Computers C. Professional Literature D. Other V. Technology A. Computers B. Software C. Internet D. Media E. Other VI. Dance Curriculum A. Development B. Objectives C. Resources D. Standards E. Current Trends VII. Learning Environment A. Classroom B. Experiences VIII. Teaching Strategies A. Match to Subject Matter B. Concepts and Generalizations C. Dance Skills D. Students' Developmental Levels E. Diverse Needs F. Asking Questions G. Encourage Critical Thinking IX. Assessments A. Purpose B. Standards C. Methods X. Lesson Plans A. Preparation B. Objectives C. Teaching Procedures D. Learning Activities E. Material F. Assessments G. Remedial Activities H. Enrichment Activities XI. Practicum Experience A. Classroom Observation B. Classroom Participation C. Reflection |
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