This course will provide candidates with a means to actively engage students with basic dance foundations, through the study of fundamentals, dance philosophies and pedagogies. The focus is to incorporate rhythm, movement, and awareness of a broad spectrum of dance to facilitate student learning. Methods of student assessment and evaluation appropriate to dance are also …
This course expands on the knowledge and foundations of dance acquired in Part 1. This course provides an opportunity to all teachers who wish to broaden their knowledge and expertise in dance studies. The focus in this course is the development of specialized knowledge and skills in dance through an emphasis of a variety of …
The underlying purpose of the Additional Qualification course: Dance, Specialist is to extend the skills and knowledge from Parts I and II, with a focus on leadership skills in the study of dance. The course combines an in depth knowledge of dance studies with a focus on leadership skills. Topics include: examining dance forms of historical …
Family Studies, Part 1, provides candidates with a strong foundation and understanding of the underlying concepts of family studies, thought the engagement of professional learning to explore all that family studies has to offer. The curriculum includes family dynamics, parenting, developing healthy relationships, creating small group interaction; action research; presentations; independent inquiry; problem solving; collaborative …
The Additional Qualification course: Family Studies, Part II explores the theoretical foundations, the development of learners, program planning and implementation, assessment, the learning environment and ethical considerations related to teaching and learning across the divisions. Topics include: addressing sensitive issues (for example, family violence, relationships, sexual orientation, discrimination, family stressors) may arise within family studies …
