Dance Education ePortfolio Submissions 2013-2014 Learning Outcome: Dance Theory and Curriculum Students will demonstrate understanding

of dance theory within a comprehensive dance curriculum, including: a. Dance history and its application within social and cultural contexts; b. Dance science and somatics in relation to movement and dance technique; c. Music theory and accompaniment; c. Dance production; e. Technology and its application within classroom and performance settings. ePortfolio: two artifacts (each one from a different course) that represent critical analysis, interpretation and/or research. 1) A minimum of one written research paper. 2) The other could be a digital recording of an oral presentation or creative work. Courses: D342, D343, D355, D460, D461, D464, IP&T 286 Learning Outcome: Instructional Strategies, Behaviors, and Standards Students will demonstrate competency in teaching by: a. Applying principles and concepts set forth by the National Dance Standards and the Utah State Core Curriculum; b. Demonstrating a variety of teaching strategies to produce new knowledge and skills in others; c. Facilitating artistic development through process-oriented instruction. d. Utilizing reflective practice that leads to increased pedagogical skill and classroom effectiveness. ePortfolio: three artifacts that demonstrate teaching competency. 1) a copy of section 4 of the Teacher Work Sample. 2) a copy of the final CPAS evaluation (either from the mentor teacher or university supervisor). 3) a digital recording of a 10 minute segment teaching K12 students (not classmates or private studio). Courses: D348R, D366, D466, D476 Learning Outcome: Professional Engagement and Interaction Students will demonstrate professionalism through: a. Active participation in professional organizations which support the fields of dance and education; b. Appropriate social interactions with students, peers, advisors and parents; c. Advocating for developmentally appropriate dance in public schools, private schools, and the broader community.

ePortfolio: two artifacts of professional engagement and interaction: 1) Section 7 of the Teacher Work Sample (required) 2) an additional artifact of choice, such as Relicensure Point Sheets from professional conferences, a digital recording/conference proceedings of a conference presentation, a congressmans written response to an advocacy letter, class disclosure document, class newsletter, email correspondence with parents or administrators, etc. Courses: D276, D465, D466, D476, ScEd 350, ScEd 353, CPSE 402. Learning Outcome: Dance Technique, Performance, Choreography Students will demonstrate proficiency in dance technique, performance, choreography and improvisation. ePortfolio: students will provide three artifacts (one from each category). 1. Contemporary Technique: digital recording demonstrating technical proficiency. 5 minutes and a minimum of one complete sequence. Students are encouraged to choose segments that highlight strength, agility, fluidity, alignment, and complex movement sequences. Courses: D340, D341, D440, other approved enrollments such as professional workshops. 2. Performance: a digital recording of a staged performance in which the student is the focal point. 5 minutes (each segment should be a minimum of 1 minute). Courses: D348, D368, D468. Other acceptable recordings: Faculty Works Concert, Senior Showcase, other approved performances. 3. Choreography: a digital recording of an independently choreographed piece (it is highly suggested that you use your senior capstone choreography, but staged choreography placed on secondary students or dancEnsemble will also be accepted). 5 minutes.
Courses: D368, D469, D476, other approved works. Learning Outcome: Students will critically examine spiritual values and ethical issues relevant to dance.