DCE 661: DANCE PEDAGOGY IN HIGHER EDUCATION
2 credits
Spring 2008- Monday and Wednesday, 2:00 – 3:15 pm
Department of Dance Green Room/ Conference Room
Ann Dils

220K HHP

Office hours: by appointment (ahdils@uncg.edu)

 

Catalog Description: 661 Dance Pedagogy in Higher Education (2:2)

Pr. graduate standing in dance or permission of instructor(s)

Consideration of pedagogical issues and strategies in teaching dance studio and theory courses at the undergraduate college/university level.
 

STUDENT LEARNING GOALS:

Upon successful completion of the course students will demonstrate: 

1. enhanced awareness of skills and resources appropriate to teaching and learning in undergraduate college/ university courses.
2. engagement in serious reflection about teaching in general and oneÕs own teaching in particular.
 

Teaching Strategies: readings, discussions, teaching observations and other pedagogical writings

 
EDUCATIONAL BELIEFS THAT RELATE TO THIS COURSE:
1. There is no single correct answer to the question of how one ought to teach dance.
2. Becoming a good teacher is an ongoing, career-long process.
3. An important part of teaching is modeling.
4. Teaching and learning are complementary activities, with responsibilities for both teacher and learner.
5. Knowledge is constructed by students, not just handed down by teachers.
 
FACULTY AFFIRMATION OF WRITING FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS:
Communication in writing is important for all graduate students, including those in studio concentrations, and is valued by all UNCG Dance faculty. Good writing requires your best effort and, like artistic work, requires editing/revising to achieve clarity.
 

ASSIGNMENTS AND EVALUATION:

Teaching observations: We will do six teaching observations throughout the semester, two in a technique class, two in a choreography/ improvisation class, and two in a history/theory/ dance education class. In these observations, you will:

n       observe the class as an event, noticing its structure and activities;

n       think about the class as it relates to teaching and learning, including its relationship to learning in the liberal arts, department curriculum, and syllabi and its philosophical/ social underpinnings.

n       reflect upon this class as it relates to your own philosophy and approach to teaching including ideas you  would like to adopt and questions you might have that need further exploration.

Graded at mid-term and final. 10%/ 10%

 

Discussion leadership. Each discussion leader should go over the main points in the text and stimulate discussion by posing questions, relaying own experience, giving personal example of teaching method. 10% / 10%

 

Statement of teaching philosophy: What are your core beliefs about teaching dance? (about 2 pages).      Ann will grade using feedback from class: 30%.  
 
Vita with teaching emphasis. Ann will grade. (10%) 
 
Ten most valuable things summary statement.  Ann will grade using feedback from class: 20%
 
Required Texts:   
McKeachie, W. and M. Svinicki. 2006. Teaching Tips: Strategies, Research and Theory for College and University Teachers. New York: Houghton Mifflin Company.
 
hooks, b. 2003. Teaching Community: A Pedagogy of Hope. New York: Routledge.
 
Course Calendar:  
 
Monday, January 14. Introduction
 
Wednesday, January 16, Monday, January 21, and Wednesday, January 23. An initial look at college teaching: read McKeachie, parts 1 and 2
 
Monday, January 21 and Wednesday, January 23: Read McKeachie, part 3
 
Monday, January 28 and Wednesday, January 30. No class. Observe history/ appreciation/ education classes.
 
Monday, February 4: Discuss observations
 
Wednesday, February 6: Read McKeachie, part 4
 
Monday, February 11 and Wednesday, February 13:  
Read McKeachie, parts 5 and 6
 
Monday, February 18: Thinking about Teaching Choreography

Read: Jo Butterworth.  2004. Teaching Choreography in Higher Education: A Process Continuum Model. Research in Dance Education. Vol. 5, No. 1, April

 

 Wednesday, February 20: No class: teaching observations

 
Monday, February 25 and Wednesday, February 27: 
bell hooks. 2003. Teaching Community: A Pedagogy of Hope. Routledge: New York and London.
Preface: Teaching and Living in Hope 
Teach 1. The Will to Learn: The World as Classroom 
Teach 2. Time Out: Classrooms without Boundaries 
Teach 3. Talking Race and Racism
Teach 4. Democratic Education
 
Monday, March 3 and Wednesday, March 5. 
Teach 5. What Happens When White People Change 
Teach 6. Standards
Teach 7. How Can We Serve 
Teach 8. Moving beyond Shame 
 
Monday, March 10 and Wednesday, March 12. Spring Break
 
Monday, March 17. Watch BJ teach. Speak to her afterwards or make another appointment.

 

Wednesday, March 19: Sue Stinson
 
Monday, March 24: Melinda Waegerlie.
               
Wednesday, March 26: tba
               
Monday, March 31: 
bell hooks. 2003. Teaching Community: A Pedagogy of Hope. Routledge: New York and London.
Teach 9. Keepers of Hope: Teaching in Communities – 
Teach 10. Progressive Learning: A Family Value – 
Teach 11. Heart to Heart: Teaching with Love – 
Teach 12. Good Sex: Passionate Pedagogy
 
Wednesday, April 2: 
Teach 13. Spirituality in Education – 
Teach 14. This Is Our Life: Teaching toward Death – 
Teach 15. Spiritual Matters in the Classroom – 
Teach 16. Practical Wisdom.
 
Monday, April 7: tba
 
Wednesday, April 9: Robin Gee
 
Monday, April 14: observe/ work on teaching philosophy
 
Wednesday, April 16:  read draft of teaching philosophy for feedback
 
Monday, April 21: read draft of teaching philosophy for feedback
 
Wednesday, April 23:  tba
 
Monday, April 28: NO CLASS (observe) and work on final statement: Work on written work.
 

Wednesday, April 30: Discuss and distribute ÒMost valuable things.Ó Turn in teaching philosophy, teaching observations, and vita.

 

Monday, May 5: Discuss and distribute ÒMost valuable things.Ó (If we run over today, we will also meet during our exam time: Monday, May 14 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

 

Exam time: Monday, May 12: 12 Noon–3:00 P.M.

 

 
POSSIBLE OBSERVATIONS: 
 

THESE CLASSES MIGHT RELATE TO ALL THREE AREAS.  PLEASE CHECK WITH TEACHER BEFORE ATTENDING.

 

DCE 101-01    Introduction to Dance              Gamble            M W F  1300-1350 HHP 306

                                                                                                                                  

DCE 101-03    Introduction to Dance              Reber               M W  0930-1045 SRC 250

                                                                                                                              

TECHNIQUE                                                                                                     

DCE 111C-01 Beginning Contemporary        Guy                 M W   0930-1045 HHP 152

                                                                                                                             

DCE 111E-01                                                 Beginning Contemporary              Cyrus T R   1530-1645 HHP 322    

 

DCE 112-02    Adv Beginning Cont               Reber               M W   1230-1345 HHP 221B     

DCE 112C-01  Adv Beginning Cont              Stark                M W 1400-1515   HHP 322

                                                                                                                              

DCE 112D-01 Adv Beginning Cont               Coghill            T R   1100-1215    HHP 322

                                                                                                                              

DCE 112E-01                                                 Adv Beginning Cont                     Cyrus T R  1700-1815 HHP 322   

 

DCE 113-01    Beginning Ballet                      Geffert             M W  1100-1215 HHP 152

                                                                                                                       

DCE 113-02    Beginning Ballet                      Edwards          T R 0800-0915      HHP 152

                                                                                                                              

DCE 114D-01 Advanced Beg Ballet              Sullivan           M W   1700-1815 HHP 152     

 

DCE 114E-01                                                 Advanced Beg Ballet                     Guy T R   1700-1815 HHP 152   

 

DCE 116-01    Beginning Jazz Dance             Zweier             T R   1700-1815    HHP221B   

DCE 212A-01 Intermediate Cont                    Cyrus              M W F 0800-0850 HHP 322     

DCE 212B-01 Intermediate Cont                    Cyrus              M W F 0900-0950 HHP 322

                                                                                                                              

DCE 212C-01  Intermediate Cont                   Santos             T R   0930-1045    HHP 322      

DCE 214C-01 Intermediate Ballet                   Guy                 M W   1230-1345 HHP 152

                                                                                                                             

DCE 214D-01   Intermediate Ballet                Sullivan           T R   1530-1645    HHP 152

                                                                                                                             

DCE 214E-01                                                 Intermediate Ballet                         Parquette T R   1230-1345 HHP 152       

DCE 216-01    Intermediate Jazz Dance          Hudson           M W 0800-0915   HHP 152

 

DCE 231-01    Social Dance                           Mulvihill         T R   1230-1345    HHP 306     

 

DCE 231-02    Glbl Dance Frms:Braziln        Santos             M W   1100-1215 HHP 306   

 

DCE 232-01    Intermediate African                Gee                  T R   0800-0915    HHP 322

                                                                                                                             

DCE 312A-01  High Intermediate Cont          Hicks               M W F  1000-1050 HHP 322

 

DCE 312B-01 High Int Cont                          Hicks               M W F  1100-1150 HHP 322

                                                                                                                             

DCE 312D-01  High Inte Contemp                Coghill            T R   1230-1345    HHP 322

                                                                                                                              

DCE 312D-02   High Intermediate Cont         Cyrus              M W   1230-1345 HHP 322

                                                                                                                              

DCE 314-01    High Intermediate Ballet          Parquette         T R   1400-1515    HHP 152

                                                                                                                              

DCE 314-03    High Intermediate Ballet          Sullivan           M W   1400-1515 HHP 152    

 

DCE 316-01    Advanced Jazz Dance             Hudson           M W 0800-0915 HHP 152

                                                                                                                              

DCE 332-01    Advanced African Dance        Gee                  M W  1530-1645 HHP 322     

 

HISTORY/ THEORY/ EDUCATION                                                             

DCE 200-01    Dance Appreciation                 Edwards          M W F  1300-1350 HHP 236

DCE 200-02    Dance Appreciation                 Stark                T 1900-2145         HHP 236

                                                                                                                              

DCE 200-08    Dance Appreciation                 Geffert             W 1900-2145        HHP 236 .

                                                                                                                             

DCE 205-01    World Dance Trad                   Mulvihill         T R  1100-1215     HHP 306 .

                                                                                                                             

DCE 340-01    Body & Motion in Dance        Green              T R 1530-1645      HHP 208

 

DCE 345-01    Dance Ed in Elementary          Waegerle         T R  1100-1215     HHP 208

                                                                                                                              

DCE 345-02    Dance Ed in Elementary          Waegerle         T R  1230-1345     HHP 208

 

DCE 455-01    Career Mgt for Dance             Van Dyke        T R  0930-1045     HHP 319

 

DCE 463-01    Seminar in Dance Ed               Waegerle         T  1700-1950         

 

DCE 505-01    Contem Dnce                          Dils                 M W  1100-1215 HHP 319 .  

DCE 621-01    Administration                        Van Dyke        T R  0930-1045     

 
CHOREOGRAPHY/ IMPROV/ REP

DCE 217-01    Exploration & Improv             Santos             T R 1400-1515      HHP 322     

 

DCE 343-01    Intermediate Repertory            Gee                  M W  1700-1815 HHP 306       

DCE 353-01    Choreography II: Process       Santos             M W  1400-1515 HHP 306

                                                                                                                              

DCE 443C-01  Advanced Dance Repertory   Gamble

                                                                                                 

DCE 443D-01  Advanced Dance Repertory   Cyrus              

 

DCE 470-01    Creative Synthesis in Dance    Gamble            F 1400-1650           HHP 306

                                                                                                

DCE 487-01    Performance T & P                 Sullivan           T R 1700-1815        HHP 306 

 

DCE 651-01    Studio Problem                       Santos             F 1400-1650           HHP 322

                                                                                                

DCE 687-01    Performance T & P                 Gamble            T R 1530-1645       HHP 306