Dance Education - Hofstra University

Dance Education from Hofstra University is a Campus Bachelor Teaching degree that prepares you for a Education career. This undergraduate major program is designed to prepare prospective dance teachers to be highly skilled and creative dancers and choreographers, as well as scholarly, reflective educators, able to meet the varied needs of students of all grades. This program focuses attention on the acquisition of knowledge and skills that enable the pre-service teacher to develop and implement effective, innovative dance education programs that meet the New York State Learning Standards for the Arts. Upon successful completion of the program, students will be eligible for New York State initial certification as a teacher of dance in all grades. Program Philosophy, Goals and Objectives of Dance Education The mission of the Bachelor of Science in Education Dance Education program is to prepare highly skilled and creative artist educators who understand the broad educational and developmental role dance can play for students of grades PreK-12. The program focuses attention on the development of knowledge and skills that prepare the college students to design and implement innovative dance education programs in the public schools, as well as in private schools and dance studios, that promote dance literacy, knowledge of the role of the dance and dancers in diverse cultures, artistic development, skill development, personal development, collaboration with others, and learning in other academic areas. The program is designed to prepare prospective teachers to create productive learning environment through effective planning and execution of instructional activities; effectively assess student learning; address special developmental and educational needs of students from PreK-12; teach students of both genders with a diversity of needs, experiences, cultural backgrounds, languages, disabilities, and special abilities; collaborate effectively with colleagues; and communicate, educate, plan, and work effectively with students' families, school personnel and the surrounding community, including local arts community. Specific Program Objectives 1. Develop skill and artistic mastery of dance , choreography, and production, while expanding scientific, theoretical, historical, cultural, aesthetic and pedagogical knowledge of dance. 2. Learn about the significance of dance in the evolution of human thought and expression, and the connections between dance and diverse cultures. 3. Be introduced to music from many cultures, and the varied possible creative relationships between music, dance and dance education . 4. Understand how individuals learn and develop and be able to provide, through dance and creative problem solving activities, opportunities that support PreK-12 students' physical, creative, cognitive, social, and emotional development. 5. Understand how individuals differ in their approaches to learning and create appropriate instruction adapted to diverse learners. 6. Use an understanding of individual and group motivation and behavior to create a safe learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation. 7. Use knowledge of effective verbal, nonverbal, and media communication techniques and technology to foster inquiry, collaboration, and the ability to take creative chances in dance activities. 8. Plan and implement a variety of developmentally appropriate instructional strategies to develop dance and kinesthetic educated individuals, and that conform to the New York State Learning Standards for the Arts. 9. Understand and use formal and informal assessment strategies to foster cognitive, creative, physical, social, and emotional development of learners through dance activities. 10. Be reflective practitioners who evaluate the effects of their actions on others and seek to grow professionally. 11. Foster relationships with colleagues, parents/guardians, and community agencies to encourage an understanding and appreciation of the art of dance , and to support learners' growth and well being. View more details on Hofstra University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Teaching courses.