The American Curriculum (Part 2)
REVIEW
curriculum: the subjects comprising a course of study in a school or college.
recommended curriculum: it comes from a national agency, like the Department of Education, or any professional organization that has a stake on education.
written curriculum: documents, course of studies or syllabi which are part of the curriculum.
taught curriculum: different planned activities which are put into action in the classroom used by learners with the guidance of the teachers.
assessed curriculum: tested or evaluated curriculum (cognitive, psychomotor, affective).
learned curriculum: learning outcomes achieved by the students.
hidden curriculum: intended curriculum which is not deliberately planned.
supported curriculum: materials which support or help in the implementation of the written curriculum.
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Unit: Curriculum
Theme: The American Curriculum
Introduction
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Learning Objectives
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Main Lesson
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Questions 3 & 4
3. Based on the "cardinal principles of secondary education" of 1918, why was dance important in the implementation of "democracy through socialization?
4. How do Dewey's concepts of instrumentalism and experiential learning apply to the teaching of dance?
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5. Why were the 1960's particularly important for the arts?
6. In which way does the introduction of bilingual education in America relate to the Miami community?
7. How can dance be an important learning experience for all kids (speakers of other languages, children with special needs, etc)?
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A Note to Remember
The learned and hidden curriculums
seem to best satisfy the demands of dance learning. At times, dance has
been left out of the American curriculum due to an emphasis on
Language, Math and Science. Other times, the need for the implementation
of democracy has made dance a desired subject in developing a sense of
nationhood. Some concepts such as instrumentalism and experiential learning
continue to be a challenge for dance teachers interested in teaching
technique and/or steps. However, a creative methodology allows all
students to have an equal chance to experience dance as a way of
thinking rather than memorizing, learning by doing and building a sense
of community.
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Case Study
Allow me to introduce you to Winnfred Harris and Joe DeMers curriculum developers of Crea Movement, an innovative high school dance curriculum for high school dance teachers teaching Beginning Dance. It currently comprises 7 Units of Modern Dance and is highly engaging. Ask questions and try out one of the combinations.
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Activity
Get in your groups and decide what dance form you would choose to design your curriculum and why.
Design a demonstration in order to showcase the curriculum you are proposing to your students, principle and colleagues.
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Glossary
instrumentalism: instrumentalism in education emphasizes the practical utility of knowledge and skills, rather than abstract concepts and theories. Educational philosopher John Dewey advocated instrumentalism to promote active learning and problem-solving based on real-life situations and experiences.
experiential learning: Experiential learning is an engaged learning process whereby students “learn by doing” and by reflecting on the experience.
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