Nov 19 - Week 14 - Meeting 26 / Halprin and Other Teachers / Mini-Lessons
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Unit: Teaching
Theme: Halprin and Other Teachers
Introduction
Today's class introduces several dance teachers who have a wealth of experience in the field of dance education. Ana Halprin gives advice to teachers about how to avoid burn outs. Ricky Hinds explains the importance of including dance in the curriculum. Professor Andre Isaacs uses dance to teach Chemistry to his students at the College of the Holy Cross.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the different ways dance can be a part of the curriculum
- Explain the importance of using self-maintenance to avoid burn outs
- Gain an awareness of the variety of subjects for which dance can be a complement
- Discuss these ideas with other members of the class
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Main Lesson
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Mini-lessons
Question 1
What does Halprin advise to avoid teaching burn out?
According to Hinds, how should dance be included in the dance curriculum?
Why is this teacher using dance in the classroom?
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A Note to Remember
"I see dance being used as communication between body and soul to express what is too deep to find words." —Ruth St. Denis
Question 4
What is the meaning of this quote?
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Case Study
Read the Preface (Page vii)
Complete Guide to Primary Dance
https://www.google.com/books/edition/Complete_Guide_to_Primary_Dance/ep3qAgAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=Dance+in+the+curriculum&printsec=frontcover
Question 5
Lyn Paine in the Preface explains why dance is such a special subject. Summarize the main reasons why Paine thinks dance is so unique.
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Students' Work
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