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Critical Dance Pedagogy (DNCE90017)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Southbank)

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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: 21 June 2024