Class Overview
An overview of classes leading up to residency:
The first half of the semester, we spent time researching Indiana Theatre and Dance Standards, pedagogical methods, and practical teaching strategies.
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- Exploring our identities and values as teachers
- Integrating our respective skills as theatre and dance majors
- The Provost Immersive Learning Pilot Grant provided us the opportunity to bring in working Theatre and Dance Education professionals
Ashley Laverty: Ashley has experience teaching theatre for the very young. She shared methods for teaching creative drama, improvisation, and promoting a positive learning environment in the classroom.
Ann Biddle: Co-founder of the Dance Education Lab in New York City. She led us through multiple movement exercises, discussed the D.E.L. model of teaching young children, and coached us through our pedagogical language.
The second half of the semester, we separated into teams: West View and North View Elementary Schools. Each team was charged with developing a 4 week curriculum focused on integrating theatre and dance in this after-school setting.