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Critical Dance Pedagogy (DNCE90017)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25Not available in 2022
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Overview
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This subject focuses on the art and science of dance teaching and learning within diverse contexts. The social and disciplinary construction of dance pedagogy is explored through an in-depth introduction to the field of dance education research.
Examining important questions in dance education such as what constitutes inclusive and excellent teaching, this subject provides students with teaching strategies for work in the dance studio, community setting, school and tertiary environment. It aims to develop competencies in how best to teach and support the development of mind-body capacities, dance literacy and applied practice that is culturally relevant.
The subject will be delivered through seminars, workshops and a placement with an arts organisation or community dance environment which the student will engage in under supervision.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- apply a range of teaching strategies appropriate to different learners and contexts;
- understand theories of dance pedagogy and current critical debates and issues in the field;
- reflect upon teaching and learning styles and be knowledgeable of how to generate innovative dance learning strategies;
- design and implement a dance course with defined learning outcomes and assessments;
- develop a personal pedagogy of dance that is responsive to the cognitive, physical and relational practices at play in a learning environment;
- identify how to teach movement skills in effective and ethical ways that take into account the different needs of learning communities;
- advocate for dance as a particular way of knowing and be knowledgeable of relevant arts policy and politics.
Last updated: 12 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 12 November 2022
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Demonstration Class
| Week 5 | 30% |
Professional Placement
| During the teaching period | 40% |
Professional Placement Report
| During the assessment period | 30% |
Last updated: 12 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2022
Last updated: 12 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
Last updated: 12 November 2022