Maricopa Community Colleges

Official Course Description:  MCCCD Approval: 12-9-08

EPD213AB  2009 Spring - 9999

LEC

3.0 Credit(s)

3.0 Period(s)

Secondary Dance Methods and Curriculum Development

Overview and practical application of teaching secondary dance and movement. Covers teaching strategies, learning environments, teaching resources, and use of technology. Emphasis on State Board of Education Professional Teaching Standards.

Prerequisites: Must hold a Career and Technical Education (CTE), provisional or standard elementary, secondary or special education teaching certificate, or permission of Department or Division.

 

Course Notes: EPD213AB requires an approved school-based practicum.

 

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

 

 

EPD213AB  2009 Spring - 9999

Secondary Dance Methods and Curriculum Development

 

1.         Identify current State Board of Education Professional Teaching Standards. (I)

2.         Summarize characteristics of learners. (II)

3.         Use various classroom management techniques. (III)

4.         Assess various dance teaching resources currently available. (IV)

5.         Use various teaching resources to teach dance and movement to secondary students. (IV)

6.         Analyze the use of technology to teach dance. (V)

7.         Design dance curriculum. (VI)

8.         Establish a learning environment for dance activities. (VII)

9.         Summarize various teaching strategies. (VIII)

10.       Use various teaching strategies. (VIII)

11.       Evaluate various assessment methods. (IX)

12.       Develop assessment instruments for dance. (IX)

13.       Prepare a dance lesson plan. (X)

14.       Teach a dance lesson. (X)

15.       Participate as a volunteer teacher aide. (XI)

16.       Summarize the practicum experience. (XI)

 

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:

 

 

EPD213AB  2009 Spring - 9999

Secondary Dance Methods and Curriculum Development

 

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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