Applied Methods: Dance in Schools and Communities

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Course
SPSC 1317
Discontinued
No
Course code
SPSC 1317
Descriptive
Applied Methods: Dance in Schools and Communities
Department
Sport Science
Faculty
Science and Technology
Credits
3.00
Start date
End term
Not Specified
PLAR
No
Semester length
15 Weeks
Max class size
30
Course designation
None
Industry designation
None
Contact hours

Lecture: 2 hours/week

and

Lab: 2 hours/week

Method(s) of instruction
Lecture
Lab
Learning activities

Classroom time will be used for lectures, group work, practical applications, peer teaching, problem-based learning, and experiential learning. 

Course description
This course provides students with the knowledge and experience necessary to plan and teach dance lessons in educational and community settings. Through exposure to a variety of dance styles, students gain practical experience in planning, leading, and evaluating lessons in dance. This course is open to students of all physical abilities; experience in dance is not a prerequisite for this course.
Course content
  • Dance education in school and community settings
    • Scope of practice in dance education
    • Conceptual approaches to dance education based on Laban's Movement Principles
    • Movement skills and artistry through exploration of expressive movement
    • Current topics in dance education
  • Movement concepts 
    • Space
    • Time
    • Force
    • Body
    • Effort action
  • Skills developed through dance education
    • Physical literacy
    • Creativity
    • Critical thinking
    • Collaboration
    • Dance-specific movement skills    
    • Techniques and patterns used in a variety of dance forms
  • Unit/Session planning
    • Individual lesson planning
    • Skill progression
    • Guiding others through the creative process
  • Arts integration in schools
    • Interdisciplinary approach to dance education 
    • Dance activities for a classroom environment
  • Community Dance
    • Definitions of community dance practices
    • Approaches to community-based dance experiences
  • Teaching methods and instructional strategies
    • Creativity and self-expression through planned movement or structured improvisation
    • Skill development in dance 
    • Diverse approaches for all stages of learning and development 
    • Music selection 
    • Counting and cuing techniques
    • Environmental concerns
    • Use of props
    • Imagery as a teaching tool
    • Strategies for inclusive dance practice
  • Assessment techniques
    • Analysis and assessment of technical skills
    • Self-analysis of skills and creative process through reflection and observation 
    • Evaluation tools based on content of lesson and unit plans
Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • recognize and describe movement vocabulary used in a variety of dance forms;
  • apply appropriate pedagogical principles for effective instruction based on a conceptual approach to dance education;
  • describe and implement instructional strategies for leading safe, effective, and inclusive lessons in dance;
  • create lesson plans and unit plans based on a conceptual approach to dance education that include movement exploration, skill development, and choreography;
  • create movement experiences using dance that can be applied to educational and community-based settings;
  • explain the developmental factors and learner attributes for working with a range of ages and skill levels;
  • discuss current topics related to planning and implementation of dance in inclusive settings.
Means of assessment

Assessment will be in accordance with the Douglas College Evaluation Policy. The instructor will present a written course outline with specific evaluation criteria at the beginning of the semester. Evaluation will be based on the following:

Instructional knowledge and planning  25-30%
Peer assessment 10-20%
Presentations 25-30%
Participation  0-15%
Reflection and self-assessment 5-25%
Test(s) 0-35%
Total 100%

 

This is a letter-graded course.

 

Textbook materials

Consult the Douglas College Bookstore for the latest required textbooks and materials. Example textbooks and materials may include:

Gilbert, A.G. (current edition). Creative Dance for All Ages. Human Kinetics.

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

Equivalencies

None