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Where do you live?
Anchorage, AK
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Ancient/Medieval Europe
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America and the World Class
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Hi Michelle,
Our resident ARS-expert! Thanks so much for your thoughtful contributions to our class!! How terrific to know that dances are now in your toolbox of teaching ideas - thanks for taking the risk and adding new things!
You brought up several excellent points in your class reflections; the importance of helping students observe and not jump to conclusions; John Dewey's quote from the article you read and authentic classroom connections. I look forward to hearing how your students enjoy contrasting "Jefferson and Liberty" and the Waltz and the exploration of "Chester". Your thoughts on the Cakewalk are spot-on; that dance requires a kind classroom community otherwise it goes quickly to the mean/mocking aspects of the dance. Here's to having fun with "Lucky Seven", Animal Dances and High Five Buddy as brain breaks!
I hope you have a wonderful summer!!
Michelle, can you pick your second choice for the group? 3 is full...
Thanks!
Mara