GED 7882 - Teaching Dance/Theatre Arts in K-12 Part II

Goals: To prepare the prospective teacher seeking a license in theatre/dance for the professional work.

Content: Techniques and content ideas for addressing the State of Minnesota Rules Chapter 8710.4300.subpart 3, curriculum and season planning considerations for the teacher, methods of evaluation creative work in an academic setting, best practices for the drama classroom, portfolio development, and the uses of drama techniques in teaching other content areas. This is a graduate course with graduate level expectations.

This tutorial course involves both online learning and seminar sessions and includes 30 hours of clinical experience outside of scheduled class time - dates, times, and school sites to be determined.

Target audience: K-12 Theatre Arts/Dance licensure candidates

Taught: By arrangement

Prerequisite: GED 7857 with a grade of B- or better

Credits: 4