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AQ Dance, Part 1 (Windsor, Fall 2019, Blended)

September 30, 2019 to December 16, 2019

  • Category: AQ
  • Region: Southern Ontario
  • Topic: Arts
  • Grades: Intermediate (grades 7-10), JK-SK, Junior (grades 4-6), Primary (grades 1-3), Senior (grades 11-12)

This course will provide candidates with a means to actively engage students with basic dance foundations, through the study of fundamentals, dance philosophies and pedagogies. The focus is to incorporate rhythm, movement, and awareness of a broad spectrum of dance to facilitate student learning. Methods of student assessment and evaluation appropriate to dance are also explored.

Topics include:

  • exploring basic techniques in one or more dance forms
  • developing an awareness of movement skills appropriate for all levels of learners
  • exploring methods for the creation and analysis of dance works
  • exploring various technologies relevant to dance
  • developing an awareness of a broad spectrum of dance
  • developing an awareness of the cultural significance of world dance forms
  • demonstrating knowledge of Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum policy
  • developing an awareness of integration of dance into other areas of the curriculum
  • developing an awareness of appropriate presentation skills for all levels of learners
  • using, accommodating, and modifying expectations, strategies and assessment practices based on the developmental or special needs of students
  • understanding, devising and employing a variety of assessment and evaluation instruments appropriate to the developmental stage of students and the delivery of the curriculum
  • identifying factors in a diverse and changing society that impact on the student (e.g. media, technology, socio-economic status, family patterns, language, culture, gender)

See website for additional information.

  • Organizer: University of Windsor
  • Cost: Three-Part AQ: $685.00, Additional Basic AQ: $735.00, Honour Specialist: $735.00, Tech Studies: $725.00. See https://www.aspire.uwo.ca/fees.html for details.
  • Location: University of Windsor/online
  • Address: check website for details
  • City: Windsor
  • Province: Ontario
  • Country: Canada
  • Website: http://www.uwindsor.ca/education/continuing
  • Contact: Centre for Executive and Professional Education
  • Phone: 519-253-3000 ext.6734
  • Fax: 519-256-8572
  • Email: [email protected]