Course Outline of Record

Item	Value
Curriculum Committee Approval Date	12/08/2021
Top Code	100810 - Commercial Dance
Units	1 Total Units
Hours	62 Total Hours (Other Hours 62)
Total Outside of Class Hours	0
Course Credit Status	Credit: Degree Applicable (D)
Material Fee	No
Basic Skills	Not Basic Skills (N)
Repeatable	No
Open Entry/Open Exit	No
Grading Policy	Standard Letter (S)

Course Description

A supervised internship related to classroom-based learning at a world dance-related work site. Students should be ready to teach world dance classes and must have taken DANC A147 or DANC A148. Recommendation: Ideally, students in the second level of internship should have taken DANC A210, Dance Methodology. PREREQUISITE: DANC A147 or concurrent enrollment or DANC A148 or concurrent enrollment or DANC A218. ADVISORY: DANC A210. Transfer Credit: CSU.

Course Level Student Learning Outcome(s)

1. Demonstrate skills necessary for employment and accomplish written objectives at an internship site.
2. Demonstrate the ability to teach world dance classes with confidence and professionalism.

Course Objectives

• 1. Conduct a search for appropriate internship site related to education and career goals.
• 2. Dress appropriately for internship site.
• 3. Interview at an internship site and present oneself professionally.
• 4. Follow employment policies of internship site.
• 5. Observe the teacher's skills in the work environment.
• 6. Apply skills learned in the classroom under actual working conditions.
• 7. Write measurable learning objectives.
• 8. Evaluate accomplishment of learning objectives and effectiveness of internship site and program.
• 9. Maintain a record of internship experiences and time.
• 10. Write lesson plans appropriate to the skill level and focus of selected classes.
• 11. Write a self-evaluation detailing strengths and weakness and plan for dance career.

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Lecture Content

Career search skills Research 5 work sites related to career goal through library, placement center, online job sites and newspaper or professional publications Interview professional dancers, teachers or studio owners. Determine two sites that best match student skills and interests Planning and organization skills Write measurable learning objectives related to personal and internship site needs Write what is to be accomplished, how it will be accomplished, how it will be evaluated and completion date Determine two sites that best match student skills and interests Arrange for site interview On-site interviewing skills Communication skills and ways to present personal strengths and goals matched with the site Dress appropriately Complete paperwork (resume, letters, application) Arrange time for a follow up Employment skills Appropriate dress Knowledge of work place rules and regulations Knowledge of absence policies and adherence to policies Time management within classroom and before and after class Safety concerns and protocols Understanding of supervisor s expectations Communication with supervisor and students Teaching skills Write lesson plans for classes Different skill levels Different styles of dance Assist and teach dance classes Keep a journal of classes taught Observations on student successes and challenges Observations on studio demands and environment

Method(s) of Instruction

• Work Experience (20)

Instructional Techniques

Lecture, discussion, evaluations (instructor/supervisor/student), research

Reading Assignments

Assigned reading from instructor handouts.

Writing Assignments

Write measurable learning objectives Maintain record of internship experience and documentation of hours Write lesson plans for appropriate level and styles of classes Write an evaluation of internship experience Write a self-evaluation of accomplishment of objectives

Out-of-class Assignments

Practice for skill development.

Demonstration of Critical Thinking

Student projects, lesson plans, research, student participation, summaries and attendance.

Required Writing, Problem Solving, Skills Demonstration

Evaluation by supervisor Evaluation by internship instructor Evaluation by students in class Evaluation of written measurable learning objectives related to personal and internship site needs Self-evaluation of accomplishment of objectives and plan for career.

Other Resources

1. Internship handbook