DA 356 Test 1

“To be a good teacher you must be a willing____________________”. Boyd K. Packer

Learner

How can "binary" thinking in dance be dangerous?

Theory vs. Studio concept

When writing a “Teaching Philosophy”, what should you begin with?  

The End

 In the article “Confidence in the Classroom” it states, “To feel confident, ____________________________________.” 

Act confident

Define and give examples of “Pedagogical Knowledge”. 

Knowledge of how to teach, classroom management

Define and give examples of “Content Knowledge”.

knowledge of the subject, knowing anatomy in dance, artistry

According to Beyond Steps, what is the most common cause of teacher ineffectiveness cited by principals? 

Inability to connect with students

What might be some pitfalls of a "performance based program"?

sole focus on results, inability to break away from tradition, losing sight of the journey that gets us to performance

Gardner’s message on multiple intelligences does not focus on “how smart kids are”, but rather, ________________________________________. 

How kids are smart

Understating one’s self is an example of __________________________ intelligence. 

Intrapersonal intelligence

How is "Linguistic intelligence" taught through dance? 

Teach conceptually

Dance vocabulary

Creating, preforming, responding

Journaling

Why is it important to plan for a dance class? 

Set goals

Why is it important to plan for a dance class? 

Knowledge

Comprehension

Application

Analysis

Synthesis

Evaluation

What are the pros and cons of demonstrating in class? 

Clarify, Teach

Can't see the students, it never becomes theirs, they depend on you too much. 

What is anatomical knowledge and how can it serve us? 

Serve as scaffolding or framework for sensory experiences

Help students find the optimal individual way to reach the desired aesthetic goal with the least amount of stress. 

After taking the time to plan out your dance class, what is important to always remember?

Be flexible