Advanced Certificate in Dance Education: Human-Centered Design

• Dance Education Philosophy: Exploring Human-Centered Design: This unit will delve into the principles of human-centered design and how they can be applied to dance education. Students will examine the importance of empathy, ideation, and experimentation in creating inclusive and engaging dance learning experiences. • Human-Centered Design Methods for Dance Curriculum Development: Students will learn various design thinking tools and techniques, such as user personas, journey mapping, and prototyping, to develop dance curricula that cater to diverse learners' needs and interests. • Inclusive Choreography: Designing Dance Pieces for All Bodies: In this unit, students will explore the art of creating inclusive choreography, ensuring that dancers of all abilities, sizes, and backgrounds are represented and empowered. Students will learn to design movement vocabularies that foster accessibility and self-expression. • Adaptive Dance Teaching Techniques: This unit will focus on strategies for adapting dance instruction to meet individual learners' needs, abilities, and goals. Students will learn to incorporate assistive devices, modify techniques, and scaffold learning progressions to enhance inclusivity and accessibility in dance education. • Designing for Emotion and Engagement in Dance Education: Students will study the role of emotional intelligence in human-centered design and its application in dance education. This unit will cover strategies for fostering emotional connection, motivation, and resilience in dance learners. • Human-Centered Dance Assessment and Evaluation: In this unit, students will learn to design assessment tools that align with the principles of human-centered design. They will explore formative and summative assessment strategies, self-assessment techniques, and the use of technology to facilitate data-driven feedback and continuous improvement. • Collaborative Dance Education Projects: Students will apply their knowledge and skills in human-centered design to collaborate on real-world dance education projects, working closely with community partners, dance professionals, and diverse learners. • Ethical Considerations in Human-Centered Dance Education: This unit will tackle ethical challenges that arise when implementing human-centered design in dance education, covering topics like informed consent, privacy, and cultural sensitivity. • Reflective Practice and Continuous Improvement