Dance Pedagogy in Higher Education

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

• Engage in serious reflection about teaching in general and one’s own teaching in particular. (DPI Graduate Standard 3, Content and Curriculum Expertise)
• Construct a philosophy of teaching statement, syllabi, and demonstration class that reflects an increased understanding of the processes involved with and skills needed to teach undergraduate college/ university courses. (DPI Graduate Standard 2, Respectful Educational Environment)
• Apply knowledge of dance literacy in planning and teaching lessons. (DPI Graduate Standard 3, Content and Curriculum Expertise)
• Demonstrate instruction that encourages high expectations related to critical thinking for all students. (DPI Graduate Standard 2, Respectful Educational Environment)
• Design instruction that facilitates critical viewing of dance, writing, and thinking in the learning process. (DPI Graduate Standard 3, Content and Curriculum Expertise)

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure	Percentage/Points
Participation and Attendance	10%
Scholarly article analysis and presentation	20%
Pedagogy Practicum	25%
Oral Exam on readings	10%
Pedagogy Journal	25%
Teaching Philosophy	10%

Grades follow the University grading scale.

Grading Scale

Percentage	Letter Grade
At least 93 points	A
At least 90 points	A-
At least 87 points	B+
At least 83 points	B
At least 80 points	B-
At least 77 points	C+
At least 73 points	C
Below 70 points	Failing grade

Attendance/Participation:

Not specified.

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

No course materials are required.