Teaching: Assessment

lesson plan: 


- Title, what am I teaching?, Objective, activity, assessment



Types of Assessment:


a) Diagnostic : It takes place at the beginning of the unit.


b) Formative: It evaluates the process. It does not grade.


c) Summative: This evaluation depends on the part of the unit where it is required based on the achievement criteria. 


Types of Assessment: VIDEO


- informal:


- summative (ex. chat with instructor) and formative (ex. "any questions?")



- formal:


- summative (ex. exam) and formative (ex. immediate quiz)




MINI lesson plan:


Who am I teaching?: 9-12 grade high school dance elective students


Class demographics: 25-30 students of all ages, races, and backgrounds 

Elements of dance focused on: Relationships and Body

Title: Ethnic Dance


Subtitle/Unit: Cuban Salsa


Component: Movement Principles and Underlying Concepts


Objectives: Recognizes and demonstrates the role of concentration and artistic expression in movement and performance experiences.


 Competency: The student can perform ethnic dance movements with appropriate artistic expression. 


 Activity: Basics of Cuban Salsa - Rhythm, Counts, Basic Movements 


Learning Objectives: Learn 1 warm up activity, learn a sequence of at least two types of Cuban salsa dances, educated students on specific terminology, and show 30 second video of examples, as well as, ask for class feedback


Assessment: Performance based assessment. Go around monitoring the room and making corrections/positive comments towards students. We want to help students enhance their skills but also build a positive/trusting relationship with them

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