Date Posted : 06 / 28 / 2024
Req ID : 38374
Faculty / Division : OISE / UT
Department : Dept of Curriculum, Teaching & Learning
Campus : St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Description :
This course develops an awareness of and practice in the arts as a means of personal development and as a learning technique.
The philosophy and practice of Dance and Drama in education will be explored. The possibilities of conceptual development and expansion of THE CREATIVE PROCESS through the art of Dance and Drama with a particular focus on the cognitive, social, and artistic development of the child.
This course is designed to assist teachers in the Primary / Junior Division in the development, implementation and assessment / evaluation of Dance and Drama focused learning experiences.
Candidates will participate in work that involves games, movement, tableau, role-playing, storytelling, playmaking, writing in role, improvisation, interpretation and presentation.
They will learn to explore the elements of dance through creative movement that may be inspired by picture books, visual images, and artworks and music.
Candidates will also explore various forms of global dance and genres.
Current theories of arts in education will be incorporated as participants plan drama lessons, consider expectation(s) and implement assessment strategies as outlined in the Ministry documents.
The use of Dance, Drama and Music as art forms as well as an INTEGRATIVE methodology for learning across the curriculum will provide a framework for the course.
Estimated course enrolment : 35
Estimated TA support : None
Class schedule : See job application site for schedule and mode of teaching
Sessional dates of appointment : Sep. 2024 to Dec. 2024
Salary : As of May 01, 2024, the minimum stipend is $9,457.90 (inclusive of vacation pay) for a half credit course. Salary may be prorated based on the appointment percentage.
Please note that should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.
Minimum qualifications :
Candidates :
1. Should possess a doctoral degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience,
- 2. Must demonstrate currency and mastery in the course subject matter;
- 3. Must demonstrate excellence in teaching, including online teaching as relevant;
- 4. Must demonstrate evidence of knowledge and practice of principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion;
- 5. Must demonstrate excellence in teaching and leading teachers / teacher-candidates’ professional learning;
6. An Ontario Teaching certificate is an asset.
Preferred qualifications : N / A
Description of duties : Prepare, organize, and teach this course graduate seminar; be available to students seeking assistance between classes;
evaluate and provide students with feedback on their work.
Additional Notes : See job application site for additional notes, if any.
Application instructions : Please indicate in a letter of application why you believe your experience qualifies you to teach this particular course.
Please include a current CV and names of three referees in your cover-letter. If you are selected for an interview, we will notify you to provide reference letters. Please apply at :
Closing Date : 07 / 22 / 2024, 11 : 59PM EDT
This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.
It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolment. Should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.
Please note : Undergraduate or graduate students and postdoctoral fellows of the University of Toronto are covered by the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 collective agreement rather than the Unit 3 collective agreement, and should not apply for positions posted under the Unit 3 collective agreement.
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