K-12 EDUCATION
Standards-Based Teaching
I provide sample teaching artifacts from my pedagogical practice that are based on the Charlotte Danielson Framework for Teaching. This framework organizes standards for evaluating effective teaching based on empirical evidence. The 22 standards are divided into four categories outlined below. To learn more about the Danielson Framework click here.
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
DOMAIN 4
Domain 4 addresses my commitment to professional growth and development. Professionalism requires continual reflection and goal-setting in order to provide the most optimal learning experiences for students.
4a
REFLECTING ON TEACHING
Before/After EdM in Dance Program Reflection
This teaching reflection on what I have learned throughout my Masters in Dance Education program at Rutgers University demonstrates my ability to think critically about my pedagogical practices in order to continually improve and provide the best learning experiences I can for my students.
4b
MAINTAINING ACCURATE RECORDS
Analyzing Student Assessment
I completed the following data analysis for high school students' ballet-inspired solos in an intermediate- level dance class.
4c
COMMUNICATING WITH FAMILIES
Dance Showcase Flyers
I created these flyers to share information to families
about upcoming dance showcases.
4d
PARTICIPATING IN A PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY
Dance Education Conferences
It was a pleasure to attend the National Dance Education Conference in October 2018 and virtually in October 2021. I had the opportunity to take workshops and connect with dance educators in the field, as well as take a tour of K-12 Dance Education Programs in San Diego, California. I look forward to attending future conferences in order to continue to develop and improve my teaching practice for the benefit of my learning communities.
4e
GROWING AND DEVELOPING PROFESSIONALLY
NDEO Conference Reflection
I attended the virtual National Dance Education conference in October 2021 and wrote a synopsis of each workshop I attended, reflecting on ways in which I could apply the new information to my own teaching practice.
4f
SHOWING PROFESSIONALISM
Student Surveys
An important aspect of showing professionalism as a dance educator is by demonstrating cultural awareness. In the beginning of both semesters of teaching at Lafayette Academy Middle School, I passed out surveys that my dance students completed in order to share their interests and background experiences in dance, as well as to share their learning preferences. Adapting instruction to accommodate students' backgrounds, experiences and interests is a culturally relevant teaching practice that demonstrates the teacher's respect of students' identities. This evidence-based instructional practice also builds on students' prior knowledge and cultural assets to optimizing meaningful learning.
View a sample introduction survey here.
