EDUC 450/486
Introduction
My EDUC 450 experience has been very influential to my teaching and challenged me to find new ways to discover dance education through other outlets. Due to my practicum placement not being a dance class, I worked with my Dance Methods teacher to find opportunities in other environments that would give me the same experience and show me an example of a dance program and dance leader in a school. Working at Greeley Central High School with Dance instructor Christy O'Connell Black, I was given the opportunity to teach multiple classes both dance technique focused and art lecture based that pushed me to design lessons and create strategies for the students to learn in new and effective ways. The reason I teach and am studying this new degree is shown clearly through concept that schools in the area don't have dance as an option in comparison to other art forms. Dance is creative, structured, challenging, and creates not only artists but thinkers, collaborators, and leaders that will bring new meaning to the importance of dance education in schools. The students I taught were bright and had a true want to learn and as teachers and artists, we need to push them to feed their hunger for wanting to create art that will influence them and others through time.
Resume
CEP Lesson Plan 1 Visual
CEP Lesson Plan 1 Visual
I included my resume as my first artifact for Quality Standard 1 because it represents Element D "Teachers demonstrate knowledge of the content, central concepts, tools of inquiry, appropriate evidence-based instructional practices and specialized character of the disciplines being taught". This artifact showcases my expertise within dance education through all content areas of dance technique, performance, choreography, and teaching experience.
CEP Lesson Plan 1 Visual
CEP Lesson Plan 1 Visual
CEP Lesson Plan 1 Visual
I included my CEP Lesson Plan 1 Visual as my second artifact for Quality Standard 1 because it represents Element F "Teachers make instruction and content relevant to students and take actions to connect students background and contextual knowledge with new information being taught." This artifact showcases a lesson that brings together all contents areas of the Arts CTE class I taught at Greeley Central High School that allowed the students backgrounds and focuses to all be seen and heard through connected content while still being dance focused.
CSI Lesson Visual
Interdisciplinary Assessment
Interdisciplinary Assessment
I included my CSI (Color, Symbol, Image) Presentation as my first artifact for Quality Standard 2 because it represents Element C "Teachers engage students as individuals with unique interests and strengths." This artifact showcases a lesson that gives all students an opportunity to learn the same content but in different ways. Using the content of choreographic analysis through the CSI strategy, all students can use their learning strengths whether it's visual, audible, or through writing as a way to understand the same topic.
Interdisciplinary Assessment
Interdisciplinary Assessment
Interdisciplinary Assessment
I included my Interdisciplinary Assessment Presentation as my second artifact for Quality Standard 2 because it represents Element B "Teachers demonstrate an awareness of, a commitment to, and a respect for multiple aspects of diversity, while working towards common goals as a community learner. " This artifact showcases my ability to work with other teachers in different focuses while finding a common ground and demonstrating work that can me understood and interpreted from all students backgrounds and learning abilities.
Classroom Expectations & Management Syllabus
Classroom Expectations & Management Syllabus
Classroom Expectations & Management Syllabus
I included my Classroom Expectations & Management Syllabus as my first artifact for Quality Standard 3 because it represents Element E "Teachers establish and communicate high expectations for all students and plan instruction that helps students develop critical thinking and problem solving skills." This syllabus showcases the expectation I set for my students and classroom and the environment I create within teacher to student and student to teacher respect.
Vernacular Jazz Tree Worksheet
Classroom Expectations & Management Syllabus
Classroom Expectations & Management Syllabus
I included my Vernacular Jazz Tree Worksheet as my second artifact for Quality Standard 3 because it represents Element H "Teachers use appropriate methods to assess what each student has learned, including formal and informal assessments, and use results to plan further instruction." This artifact showcases an example of students assessment through their note taking and analyzing of a lesson that allowed me to assess their understanding through annotation and design.
CEP Lesson Plan 2
Professional Disposition
Professional Disposition
I included my CEP Lesson Plan 2 as my first artifact for Quality Standard 4 because it represents Element C "Teachers respond to a complex, dynamic environment." This artifact showcases a lesson taught to a Dance Techniques class at Greeley Central High School where the classroom had varied levels and I had to focus my teaching and strategies to a common ground while also allowing each dancer to be seen, heard, and develop new strengths with being challenged at their appropriate level.
Professional Disposition
Professional Disposition
Professional Disposition
I included my Professional Disposition as my second artifact for Quality Standard 4 because it represents Element A "Teachers demonstrate high and ethical standards for professional conduct". This artifact showcases my ability to be a leader and a professional teacher within my assertiveness, knowledge, and passion for my subject of dance. I am always wanting to represent myself through a professional lens and showcase my passion for dance through all outlets for the better of my students and their artistic endeavors.