Guidelines & Procedures

You will be assigned a master teacher, coordinating the course from the beginning to the end. You may also receive feedback from other instructors during different stages of the course.

In this course, you are expected to:

• Submit a semester long curriculum/syllabus;

• Prepare a minimum of ten lesson plans, including videos of three teaching sessions.

≫≫This course is good for six months from the time you register.≪≪

Following are procedures for creating your curriculum/syllabus and lesson plans:

1. Objectives/Curriculum/Syllabus

Define your course objectives.

Create an overview of a course defining:

• length and timing of course;

• target students;

• purpose;

• goals/benefits.

Include the following components in your curriculum:

• course description;

• objectives/rational/goals;

• course content and procedures;

• course assessment;

• evaluation/grading of students;

• resources/supplementary materials (e.g. readings, videos);

• compile a complete list of all topics taught in the course.

Submit the curriculum/syllabus to your Master teacher and receive feedback.

For sample curricula, click here.

2. First lesson plan

Choose one topic for a demonstration class you would like to conduct.

Include the following components in your lesson plan:

• objectives/rationale/goals;

• methods/materials;

• activities/practice;

• assessment;

• evaluation;

• notation handout.

Submit the first lesson plan to your Master teacher and receive feedback.

For sample lesson plans, click here.

3. First demonstration class

Videotape a demonstration class based on your first lesson plan.

• teach a complete session (1-2 hours length);

• teach at least two students.

Suggested guidelines for teaching:

• structure a lesson focused in one or more goals or objectives.

• work out a clear and logical way of presenting the main idea.

• plan materials and techniques supportive to the goals or objectives.

• plan materials that were appropriate to the level of the students.

• develop materials in a progressive manner.

• communicate material clearly.

• transform Labanotation theory into practical application.

• enhance students’ creativity.

• incorporate movement/dance as much as possible throughout the class.

• teach through concepts.

• draw on related resources such as visual, auditory, and verbal support systems to enrich the learning process.

• project a positive attitude.

• recognize individual students and give meaningful guidance.

• make a strong and responsive connection with the class.

Submit your recording in Google Drive or on YouTube and receive feedback.

For sample video demonstrations, click here.

4. Second lesson plan and second demonstration class

Submit the second lesson plan and demonstration together and receive feedback.

5. Third lesson plan and third demonstration class

Submit the third lesson plan and demonstration together and receive feedback.

6. Complete the course curriculum and entire set of lesson plans.

Receive final feedback.