Pre-requisite Juniors and Seniors only. Application and interview required. This class focuses on the theory and practice of education with specific emphasis on diversity and oppression. Four hours of tutoring, per week is required at a K-12 school or an after school program. Course Requirements Class discussion, weekly journals, and final project.
Fieldwork is mandatory.
Pre-requisite Juniors and Seniors only, consent of instructor. This course will apply and expand methodologies in various world dance forms, including modern and ballet. Educational praxis will be integral to each class meeting and students will be required to assist current dance teachers at various K-12 schools in Los Angeles or to teach in service dance programs for the community. Students will gain teaching experience and learn how to evaluate the theoretical aspects of dance education. Topics covered include kinesiological effectiveness of dance warm up, learning style theory, cultural adaptations of movement instruction and structuring creative movement.