My Dance Philosophy Blog

The following is an outline of my "ideal" studio: Creative and Comfortable Environment Examples: Natural Light and Lighting, Sound System, Interior Design (including spacious changing rooms) multiple studios/ rooms, separated by the styles of dance (ex. hip-hip, jazz, ballet, etc...) also basics like: Flooring, Mirrors, Ventilation Inclusive and Encouraging Atmosphere Reception and Community Area, Accessibility, Feedback and Growth Convergent thinking = Convergent thinking is when someone tries to find the one right answer to a problem. It means using clear steps and rules to figure things out, make choices, and reach answers. It's different from divergent thinking, which is about coming up with many different ideas or solutions for a problem. Three things about Intelligence (from video): 1. It's diverse (visual, kinestetic, auditory, etc...) 2. Dynamic 3. The process of having original ideas that have value

Action Plan My belief: every student should have a positive learning experience and should above all feel confident and comfortable every time they enter the classroom. class at a glance: My kids will learn to express themsleves, develop discipline, and represent themseleves and their creative ideas.  Mock schedule: 8:00 - 8:30 = breakfast Prep studio for first class 8:30 - 9:15 = teaching 5th graders a stretching and technqiue class Prep studio for next class 9:30 - 10:15 = teaching 1st graders hip-hop Prep studio for next class 10:30 - 11:15 = teaching Pre-K students Jazz 11:30 - 12:00 = Lunch Prep studio for next class 12:15 - 1:00 = teaching 4th graders a stretching and technqiue class Prep studio for next class 1:15 - 2:00 = teaching 3rd graders ballet class/ mixed with technique class Prep studio for next class 2:15 - 3:00 = teaching 2nd graders hip-hop (more advanced, than grade 1)  END OF DAY Classroom Procedures:  Entering the classroom — Enter quietly and polite...

Notes from the class/ lecture: Post-pandemic students are experiencing an increased risk in mental health issues, disorders, and symptoms 55% rise in eating disorders 33% rise in anxiety disorders 38% rise in depression 

The Curriculum Wars Article Early 1990s, K-12 curriculum was going through reform because progressives and traditionals did not agree  Standards were adopted in the early 2000s which made a more centralized learning for students 1988-2004 there was an emphasis on narrowing the curriculum  Changes were being suggested and there was an increase in time spent teaching English and math by about an hour a week and decrease in teaching science  People are excited to reshape education through new technologies New technologies will influence different individual learning styles Common Core State Standards project believes learning should affect what a society wants students to learn Common Core = education traditionalists Non-fiction and fiction readings are not balanced through Common Core Tracking in math is ended in eigth grade Math courses are integrated in Common Core Technology makes it easier to find resources but makes teachers put less effort in Traditionalists believe i...

Types of Currciculum: 1. Recommended curriculum (ex. from national agency) 2. Written curriculum (ex. syllabus) 3. Taught curriculum (ex. planned activity) 4. Supported curriculum (ex. support or help in the implementation of the written curriculum) 5. Assessed curriculum (ex. examinations and evaluations) 6. Learned curriculum (ex. learning outcomes achieved by students) 7. Hidden curriculum (ex. not deliberately planned) In 1893 = the modern curriculum is created; art & music is left out as well as physical and vocation education. Cradinal Principles of secondary education: Health command of fundemental processes  wothy home membership vocation civic education worthy use of leisure time ethical character what happned in 1918? end of WWI -- introduced idea of "celebrating being American" infuse educational systems with dance, drama, & sports 1) Why did the NEA (National Education Association), and its Committee of 10, left the Arts out of the education curriculum in ...

My name is Ashley, I am a senior majoring in Media Management and minoring in Advertising. Growing up, I danced ballet for 9 years with 3 years on pointe. I am originally from Venezuela, so I speak both English and Spanish, but I have lived most of my life in Miami, FL.