The Teaching-Learning Process in Dance - DANC2201

 
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
 
 
School:  School of English, Media and Performing Arts
 
 
Course Outline: See below
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 4
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Prerequisite: DANC1001, DANC1002
 
 
Fee Band: 5 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description


Introduces students to pedagogy in general and considers how dance may best be taught in the context of the Australian secondary school system.


Learning Outcomes


By the end of this course, students should be able to:
  • Identify the standards of professional practice
  • Identify the characteristics of an effective teacher
  • Identify the characteristics of effective teaching in dance performance, composition and appreciation
  • Demonstrate a general understanding of the Dance Stage 5 and 6 Syllabuses
  • Demonstrate knowledge, understanding and skill in teaching components of the Dance Syllabuses.

Assessment


  • Participation (Log book) - 30%
  • Preparation (Lesson plans) - 30%
  • Teaching practice (Performance, composition and choreography) - 40%