COURSE SLO ASSESSMENT REPORT, SAC
Department: Dance
Course: Dance 206A Modern I
Semester: Fall Year: 2013
Faculty Member: Jeremy Hahn
Semester: Fall
Year: 2013
Semester: Spring
Year: 2014
Institutional
SLO
Course SLO
Method of
Assessment
Outcomes
Assessment
Plan for
Implementation
Reassessment
Outcome
Plan for
Implementation
1. Communication
Skills
a. Listening and
Speaking
Students will listen
actively and respectfully
to analyze the substance
of other’s comments.
Students will speak in
an understandable and
organized fashion to
explain their ideas,
express their feelings, or
support a conclusion.
Analyze and critique
your own and other
dancer’s technical skills
Informal and formal
assessments of in-class
course content driven
exercises as well as
point based movement
quizzes, self assessment
handouts and papers
administered prior and
post midterm and final
examinations covering
beginning modern dance
course content. In-class
peer observation
feedback opportunities
and group discussions.
The use of visual aids,
lectures and handouts.
Write a dance critique of
a live dance
performance that
employs descriptive,
interpretive and
evaluative criticism as
well as an effective use
of an appropriate dance
vocabulary.
Based upon informal and
formal assessments by
the completion of the
semester only a quarter
of students exceeded and
met standards for self
and peer analysis. A
majority of students
exceeded and met
standards earlier in the
semester however post
midterm assessment the
students were absent
during class critiques and
did not turn in critical
thinking writing
assignments based on
self assessment and
concert critique.
Incorporating more inclass viewing and peer
feedback opportunities
as well as showing
examples of the work of
historical modern dance
choreographers in order
for students to develop
the critical thinking
skills so that they may
describe modern dance
terminology and
articulate the dynamic
qualities of movement
while applying feedback
to peers. Devising
healthier study habits inclass by implementing
assignments that directly
ask students to verbalize
knowledge and creating
activities that directly
engage student’s critical
thinking skills. Stressing
the importance of
turning in course work.
Classes incorporated
various methods of
informal and formal
viewing and peer
responding
assignments utilizing
proper technical
terminology pertaining
to beginning modern
dance course content
preparing students for
writing a dance critique
and providing an
opportunity to assess
themselves verbally
and via writing.
Emphasis was placed
on viewing dance
during lectures,
developing critical
assessment abilities and
using short in-class
writing assignments as
further preparation for
concert critique.
Based upon informal
and formal assessments
by the completion of the
semester about half of
students exceeded and
met standards for self
and peer analysis. A
majority of students
exceeded and met
standards for in class
viewing and assessment
however many students
did not turn in critical
thinking writing
assignments based on
personal selfassessment. However,
three quarters of
students exceeded and
met standards utilizing
content from class into a
formal concert critique.
Incorporating more inclass individual and
group peer analysis
opportunities and the
development of further
movement and writing
based assignments upon
viewing and responding
to live and video dancing.
Developing cohesive
methods preparing
students for formal
critical analytical writing
and breaking down parts
of a college level paper
i.e. introduction, thesis,
body paragraphs, analysis
and support, and
conclusion. Stressing the
importance of speaking
and writing about dance
and turning in course
work.
Understand and apply
verbal instructions and
correction to improve
dance technique.
Informal and formal
assessments of in-class
content driven exercises
in the form of written
and movement based
quizzes and
examinations as well as
compositional group
creative projects
incorporating course
content based upon
beginning modern
technique.
Based upon informal and
formal assessments of
students dancing abilities
a majority of students
exceeded and met
standards however all
students showed
technical improvements
while dancing. However
some technical accuracy
from the most beginning
students only met
standards.
Repetition of exercises
covering beginning
modern dance technique,
in-class viewing and peer
feedback opportunities,
and personalizing
individual student
feedback in order to
differentiate my
instruction to cater to all
levels of ability in the
class.
Technical and
improvisational based
movement exercises,
informal and formal
assessments of in-class
content driven
exercises in the form of
written and movement
based
quizzes/examinations
as well as written and
movement
compositional solo
Based upon informal
and formal assessments
of students dancing
abilities a majority of
students exceeded and
met standards however
all students showed
technical improvements
while dancing.
Approximately half of
students excelled
beyond beginning
modern technique while
b. Reading and
Writing
Students will read
effectively and
analytically and will
comprehend at a college
level. Students will
write in an organized
and grammatically
correct fashion to
explain their feelings
and support a
conclusion.
2. Thinking and
Reasoning
Student will identify and
analyze real or potential
“problems” and develop,
evaluate, and test
possible solutions using
creative thinking,
analysis and synthesis,
quantitative reasoning,
and/or transfer of
knowledge and skills to
Repetition of exercises
covering beginning
modern dance technique
and using in-class
assessments to determine
when to progress with
class material. Stronger
use of in-class viewing
and peer feedback
opportunities for
movement activities, and
personalizing individual
student feedback in order
a new context as
appropriate.
a. Creative Thinking
Students will develop
the skills to formulate
original ideas and
concepts in addition to
integrating those of
others in the creative
process.
some technical accuracy
from the most beginning
students only met or
approached standards
many due to absences.
to differentiate my
instruction to cater to all
levels of ability in the
class.
Understand ballet
terminology, basic
anatomy, dance injuries,
and stage terminology
both written and
verbally.
Practical application
within written and
performance based
creative projects
containing terminology
specific to beginning
modern dance
technique, in-class
review session as well
as essay portions of
exams and quizzes
graded on factual
accuracy, use of
appropriate vocabulary,
and clearly expressed
ideas. Note taking from
the use of visual aids,
lectures and handouts.
Based upon informal and
formal assessments a
majority of students met
and exceeded their
understanding and
articulation of
terminology when tested
however many
predominately met and
approached standards
during essay portions of
quizzes and
examinations.
Practical application of
terminology. Devising
healthier study habits inclass by implementing
assignments that directly
ask students to verbalize
knowledge and creating
activities that directly
engage student’s critical
thinking skills.
Practical application
within written and
performance based
creative projects
containing terminology
specific to beginning
modern dance
technique, in-class
review session as well
as essay portions of
exams and quizzes
graded on factual
accuracy, use of multipart assignments
incorporating
terminology into
movement exams and
peer review
worksheets. Note
taking from the use of
visual aids, lectures and
handouts.
Based upon informal
and formal assessments
a slight majority of
students met and
exceeded their
understanding and
articulation of
terminology when tested
however many
predominately met and
approached standards
during essay portions of
quizzes and
examinations
particularly during the
cumulative final
examination.
Practical application of
terminology by
connecting content
directly to movement
exercises and the viewing
of modern dance during
lectures. Devising
healthier study habits inclass by implementing
assignments that directly
ask students to verbalize
knowledge and creating
activities that directly
engage student’s physical
comprehension of
terminology and critical
thinking skills.
Acquire physical dance
skills appropriate to the
level of Modern1
Informal and formal
assessments of in-class
content driven exercises.
In-class point based
assignments based on
accurate use of technical
modern vocabulary to
describe actual dance
experience.
Based upon informal and
formal assessments of
students dancing abilities
a majority of students
exceeded and met
standards however all
students showed
technical improvements
while dancing. However
some technical accuracy
from the most beginning
students only met and
approached standards.
Variation of exercise
sequencing in which
technical dance concepts
are built upon the prior.
Differentiated instruction
in order to teach multiple
levels of students
possessing various
degrees of technical
dance experience within
singular beginning level
class. Continue to
provide a learning
environment stressing
the importance of
punctuality and physical
and mental dedication
necessary for the whole
dancer to preform and
embody the skills of
beginning modern
technique.
Informal and formal
assessments of in-class
content driven
movement exercises.
Variation of exercise
sequencing in which
technical dance
concepts are built upon
the prior.
Differentiated
instruction in order to
teach multiple levels of
students possessing
various degrees of
technical dance
experience within
singular beginning
level class. In-class
point based
compositional
assignment based on
accurate physical
performance of
technical modern
vocabulary that was
used to create the
structure of the
movement material.
Based upon informal
and formal assessments
of students dancing
abilities a majority of
students exceeded and
met standards however
all students showed
technical improvements
while dancing.
However some technical
accuracy from the most
beginning students only
met and approached
standards.
Variation of exercise
sequencing in which
technical dance concepts
are built upon the prior
before and after the
midterm examination.
Differentiated instruction
in order to teach multiple
levels of students
possessing various
degrees of technical
dance experience within
singular beginning level
class. Continue to
provide a safe learning
environment stressing the
importance of attendance,
punctuality, health and
physical and mental
dedication necessary for
the whole dancer to learn
skills presented in class
in order to preform and
embody the criteria of
beginning modern
technique.
b. Critical Thinking
Students will think
logically in solving
problems; explaining
their conclusions; and
evaluating, supporting,
or critiquing the
thinking of others.
5. Life Skills
a. Creative Expression
Students will produce
artistic and creative
expression
b.Aesthetic
Appreciation
Students will respond to
artistic and creative
expressions
creative projects
incorporating course
content based upon
beginning modern
technique.
An ongoing process,
develop personal
expression and
performance ability in
modern dance
technique.
Informal and formal
assessments of in-class
content driven exercises.
The use of
improvisational scoring
in order to give students
the critical thinking
skills necessary of
beginning modern. The
viewing of live
performance and
recordings of historical
modern dance
choreographers
providing students
access to the range and
diversity of the
vernacular of Modern
dance.
Based upon informal and
formal assessments a
majority of students
exceeded and met levels
of personal expression
during improvisational
explorations as well as
during performance
based portions of
movement quizzes,
midterm and final
examinations.
Continuing discovering
methods to link content
from improvisational
scores to the material of
tested movement
combinations.
Informal and formal
assessments of in-class
content driven
exercises.
The use of breath to
connect basic
physicality to the
complexities of modern
dance technique. The
use of improvisational
scoring in order to give
students the critical
thinking skills
necessary of beginning
modern. The viewing
of live performance and
recordings of historical
modern dance
choreographers
providing students
access to the range and
diversity of the
vernacular of Modern
dance. The assessment
of solo and group
performances of
movement material
covering fundamental
criteria of beginning
modern dance
technique and
performance. Creative
compositional project
grounded in a historical
context of modern
dance for the creation
of solo performance
material.
Based upon informal
and formal assessments
a majority of students
exceeded and met levels
of personal expression
during, in-class exercise,
compositional projects,
performance based
portions of movement
quizzes, midterm and
final examinations.
Stronger use of
improvisation and
continue discovering
methods to link content
from improvisational
scores to the material of
tested movement
combinations, creation of
comfort while moving,
more performance based
compositional projects,
and the promotion of
individual rehearsal in
preparation for
movement exams.
Variation of exercise
sequencing in which
technical dance concepts
are built upon the prior.