Reciprocal
Bird Dance - Outcome C (K-3)-1
While
half the class is creating a movement pattern to be put to music,
teach the other half of the class a simple novelty dance such as
the "Bird Dance".
If
another supervisor is present, try to teach the dance somewhat privately
so that the other half of the class cannot easily view the activity.
Have the children practice until they can do the dance comfortably
on their own.
Invite
the other half of the class back and have them partner up with one
of the "bird dancers". Tell the "bird dancers" that they are now
teachers and must teach their partner how to do the Bird Dance.
Allow sufficient time for the children to work with their partners
and practice. Circulate and help only those who are having difficulty.
At
the end of class, have everyone attempt the dance to music.
Learn
the dance as a class, and then invite another class in so the students
can teach them the dance.
This
activity could also be done with a simple game. For example, Grade
3 students could teach the Kindergarten students.
These
are clues that you have reached the outcomes ...
Identify with students, criteria that make it easy to learn a new
activity, (e.g., clear instructions, repetition, practice). Have
students teach one another and assess themselves on their role.
- My
instructions were clear and my partner learned the dance.
yes_______ no_______
- I
repeated the steps for my partner.
yes_______ no_______
- I
helped my partner practice the dance.
yes_______ no_______
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