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Critical Dance Pedagogy (DNCE90017)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Southbank)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
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.
Placement
Students are required to complete 40-hours of professional placement and will work across a range of tasks relevant to the external partner's objectives in discussion with the host organisation and the subject coordinator.
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: 10 November 2023
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: 10 November 2023
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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30-minute Demonstration Class
| Mid teaching period | 30% |
Professional Placement
| During the teaching period | 40% |
Professional Placement Report
| During the assessment period | 30% |
Additional details
Placement
Prior to undertaking the placement students are made aware of all placement details and expectations. The placement coordinator will monitor the student's progress during the placement which may involve site visits, discussions with the industry partner, verbal and/or written progress reports.
The placement industry partner will provide a written report on conclusion to both the student and the placement coordinator. All assessment is conducted by the subject coordinator.
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Sandra Parker Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 82 hours, comprising a 40-hour supervised placement, and 42-hours of lectures and seminars Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 27 February 2023 to 28 May 2023 Last self-enrol date 31 May 2023 Census date 31 May 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 2 June 2023 Assessment period ends 23 June 2023
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
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Type Name Course Master of Dance
Last updated: 10 November 2023