Module 6 Showcase

Teaching critical Teaching critical thinking strategies in thinking strategies in

the classroom through the classroom through aesthetic aesthetic

experiences.experiences.Integrating dance, music and Integrating dance, music and

culture into the Physical culture into the Physical Education curriculum. Education curriculum.

Jamie (Berg) ZastoupilJamie (Berg) Zastoupil

ShowcaseShowcase

ObjectivesObjectives

The student will:The student will:– learn various dancing including mixers, line learn various dancing including mixers, line

dance, two step, swing and square dance.dance, two step, swing and square dance.– demonstrate dances with music that is demonstrate dances with music that is

provided.provided.– demonstrate the ability to dance to demonstrate the ability to dance to

different types of music and dance to a different types of music and dance to a beat.beat.

– demonstrate appropriate social skills in a demonstrate appropriate social skills in a dance environment.dance environment.

– learn historical information for each dance.learn historical information for each dance.

OverviewOverview

2 female students participated in this 2 female students participated in this unit.unit.– Ages 17 and 16Ages 17 and 16

Students learned 5 days worth of Students learned 5 days worth of dances and completed a survey at dances and completed a survey at the end. the end.

Pictures were taken of the students Pictures were taken of the students dancing.dancing.

Day 1: Line DanceDay 1: Line Dance

Steps to Slappin’ LeatherSteps to Slappin’ Leather Picture of students doing GrapevinePicture of students doing Grapevine Picture of students Slappin’ LeatherPicture of students Slappin’ Leather Picture of students doing HitchPicture of students doing Hitch

Slappin LeatherSlappin Leather Slap Leather Line DanceSlap Leather Line Dance 4 HEELS (RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT)4 HEELS (RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT) 1-2 R heel out, together 1-2 R heel out, together 3-4 L heel out, together 3-4 L heel out, together 5-8 Repeat 2 out together 5-8 Repeat 2 out together 2 HEELS, 2 TOES, HEEL, TOE2 HEELS, 2 TOES, HEEL, TOE 9-10 Tap R heel forward twice 9-10 Tap R heel forward twice 11-12 Tap R toe behind twice 11-12 Tap R toe behind twice 13 Tap R toe fwd 13 Tap R toe fwd 14 Tap R toe to side 14 Tap R toe to side SLAP LEATHERSLAP LEATHER 15 Kick R foot behind L leg and slap heel w L hand 15 Kick R foot behind L leg and slap heel w L hand 16 Kick R foot out to side, then slap heel w R hand 16 Kick R foot out to side, then slap heel w R hand 17 Kick R foot out in front, then slap heel w L hand 17 Kick R foot out in front, then slap heel w L hand 18 Kick R foot out to side and slap heel w R hand, making 1/4 turn to L. 18 Kick R foot out to side and slap heel w R hand, making 1/4 turn to L. GRAPEVINE RIGHT, SLAPGRAPEVINE RIGHT, SLAP 19-22 Grapevine R (R-L-R) and at end, touch L toe beside R and clap hands. 19-22 Grapevine R (R-L-R) and at end, touch L toe beside R and clap hands. GRAPEVINE LEFT, SLAPGRAPEVINE LEFT, SLAP 23-26 Grapevine L (L-R-L) and at end, touch R toe beside L and clap hands. 23-26 Grapevine L (L-R-L) and at end, touch R toe beside L and clap hands.    STEP BACKWARDS, SLAPSTEP BACKWARDS, SLAP 27 Step back on R 27 Step back on R 28 Step back on L 28 Step back on L 29 Step back on R 29 Step back on R 30 Hitch Left- bring left knee up30 Hitch Left- bring left knee up STEP FORWARD, STOMPSTEP FORWARD, STOMP 31 Step L fwd 31 Step L fwd 32 Close w R foot 32 Close w R foot 33 Step L fwd 33 Step L fwd 34 Bring R foot up w STOMP 34 Bring R foot up w STOMP

Survey of student : LexiSurvey of student : Lexi Have you ever taken a class inside or outside of school on Have you ever taken a class inside or outside of school on

dance? If so, when and where?dance? If so, when and where?I took a dance class when I was really young. It was ballet. I took a dance class when I was really young. It was ballet. It has been like 10 years since I was in ballet though.It has been like 10 years since I was in ballet though.

What was your favorite dance that we did in class? Why?What was your favorite dance that we did in class? Why?I like the Two-step. If you have a good partner it is fun. I I like the Two-step. If you have a good partner it is fun. I think it will be fun to do at dances this year.think it will be fun to do at dances this year.

What was your least favorite dance that we did in class? What was your least favorite dance that we did in class? Why?Why?Square Dance. It was hard to listen to the caller and just do Square Dance. It was hard to listen to the caller and just do a dance move. I like knowing what steps I will do next a dance move. I like knowing what steps I will do next better.better.

If you could change anything about the unit what would it If you could change anything about the unit what would it be?be?Do the Swing Dance longer. I like that dance but we didn’t Do the Swing Dance longer. I like that dance but we didn’t have very much time to feel comfortable.have very much time to feel comfortable.

List two things that you learned during the unit that you List two things that you learned during the unit that you didn’t know before.didn’t know before.We learned about the history of different dances and that We learned about the history of different dances and that you don’t have to Two- step to just country music.you don’t have to Two- step to just country music.

Survey of student: EmilySurvey of student: Emily Have you ever taken a class inside or outside of school on Have you ever taken a class inside or outside of school on

dance? If so, when and where?dance? If so, when and where?I have never taken a dance class. We danced a couple fun I have never taken a dance class. We danced a couple fun dances in elementary school.dances in elementary school.

What was your favorite dance that we did in class? Why?What was your favorite dance that we did in class? Why?Slappin’ Leather. I like line dances because then you don’t Slappin’ Leather. I like line dances because then you don’t have to dance with a partner.have to dance with a partner.

What was your least favorite dance that we did in class? What was your least favorite dance that we did in class? Why?Why?Square Dance. It was difficult and out dated.Square Dance. It was difficult and out dated.

If you could change anything about the unit what would it If you could change anything about the unit what would it be?be?No Square Dance.No Square Dance.

List two things that you learned during the unit that you List two things that you learned during the unit that you didn’t know before.didn’t know before.The Culture of the dances and different dances we could do The Culture of the dances and different dances we could do at school dances next year.at school dances next year.

ConclusionConclusion

This unit has taught me how to This unit has taught me how to incorporate dance, music and culture incorporate dance, music and culture into the curriculum. I have modified into the curriculum. I have modified my dance unit to include these my dance unit to include these aspects which gives my students an aspects which gives my students an overall understanding of the overall understanding of the importance of culture in the importance of culture in the classroom.classroom.