BLOG POST #7 - So How Do I Develop a Passion for Dance in my Primary Classroom?



Figure 37: Assessment 1 Coversheet

Final Reflection

As part of the Creative Arts: Dance Australian curriculum, students develop an understanding of dance knowledge and skills as they explore their bodies in movement (ACARA, 2019). Investigating a range of dance techniques, styles and cultures to reflect and inform their dance making (ACARA, 2019), students control their movement to communicate emotion and creative expression (ACARA, 2019). In developing a passion for dance in the primary classroom, success criteria and learning intentions need to allow differentiation and modification to support inclusivity for all student abilities, wellbeing and needs. In promoting trust and confidence in the dance learning environment, teachers need to be actively involved in modeling and making dance with students. Finally, dance is and always should be FUN. 

Figure 38: Dance is fun (Medina; QuoteHD.com, 2019)

References


ACARA. (2019). Retrieved from Australian Curriculum: https://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/

QuoteHD.com; Medina, D. (2019). Dan Medina Quotes. Retrieved from Quote HD: http://www.quotehd.com/quotes/dan-medina-quote-its-fun-i-like-to-dance-its-something-we-can-do

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