DANCE 331 : Dance Education Research

Creative Arts and Industries

2021 Semester Two (1215) (15 POINTS)

Course Prescription

Analysis of dance teaching and learning philosophies, issues and theories as they are translated from texts and curriculum into classroom and community practice. This course does not meet the requirements for teacher registration in New Zealand.

Course Overview

This course aims to examine the role and practice of dance artists in residence within education. The partnerships between artists, educators and community are vital for the sustainable growth of the dance industry. The relationships required in fostering these partnerships need to be managed for positive outcomes to be realised. Needs of all parties need to be understood. Issues regarding institutional needs, student management programme planning, artistic development will be covered.

Course Requirements

Prerequisite: DANCE 231

Capabilities Developed in this Course

Capability 1: Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice
Capability 2: Critical Thinking
Capability 3: Solution Seeking
Capability 4: Communication and Engagement
Capability 5: Independence and Integrity
Capability 6: Social and Environmental Responsibilities
Graduate Profile: Bachelor of Dance Studies

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
  1. Review dance curriculum achievement objectives (Capability 1.2, 2.1, 2.3, 4.1, 5.1 and 6.3)
  2. Analyse school policy and procedures (Capability 1.1, 1.3, 4.2, 5.1, 6.2 and 6.3)
  3. Critically review pedagogical approaches that bridge artistic and educational aims (Capability 1.2, 2.1, 2.3, 3.1, 4.3 and 6.1)
  4. Research and document the process of planning for an artist in residence placement (Capability 1.1, 2.3, 3.2, 4.3, 5.2, 5.4 and 6.2)
  5. Examine rationale and benefits for the involvement of artists in schools (Capability 1.2, 1.3, 2.3, 3.3, 4.3, 5.4, 6.1 and 6.3)

Assessments

Assessment Type Percentage Classification
Review of Literature 30% Individual Coursework
Reflective Essay 30% Individual Coursework
Teaching planning and attendance 40% Individual Coursework
Assessment Type Learning Outcome Addressed
1 2 3 4 5
Review of Literature
Reflective Essay
Teaching planning and attendance

Teaching & Learning Methods

Research  
Discussion 
Practical application of research in classrooms
Reflection
Group work 
Creativity and Leadership 
Critical teaching pedagogy
Problem solving
Culturally Responsive pedagogy



Workload Expectations

This course is a standard 15 point course and students are expected to spend 10 hours per week involved in each 15 point course that they are enrolled in.

For this course, you can expect 36 hours of lectures,  36 hours of reading and thinking about the content and 30 hours of work on assignments and/or test preparation.

Delivery Mode

Health & Safety

Warming up properly is essential; you cannot do a practical class if you are not warm as you are running the risk of injuring yourself. It is your responsibility to warm up sufficiently, as we expect to be able to start the class immediately and not take up valuable class time getting everyone ‘warm’.
Please inform us of any injury or health related circumstances that are relevant to your full participation in the course. If you develop a new injury, or if an old injury surfaces during the course, let us know about it before class, or as soon as it happens in class – if you are unsure about your injury or pain ASK us about it, and ALWAYS seek medical advice from medical professionals.
Please be alert of personal security when rehearsing – rehearse with a friend if possible.
Please take care of mental, physical and social wellbeing. If you need support or/and advice or need to raise a concern please speak with your lecturer or head of Department or University Counsellor ph. 09 923 7681.

Student Feedback

At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.

Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.

Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.

Digital Resources

Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).

Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.

Academic Integrity

The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against online source material using computerised detection mechanisms.

Inclusive Learning

All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.

Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website http://disability.auckland.ac.nz

Special Circumstances

If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.

If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.

This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.

In the event of unexpected disruption

We undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions, the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and your assessment is fair, and not compromised. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. In the event of a disruption, the University and your course coordinators will make every effort to provide you with up to date information via Canvas and the University website.

Student Charter and Responsibilities

The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html.

Disclaimer

Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.

In this course you may be asked to submit your coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. The final decision on the completion mode for a test or examination, and remote invigilation arrangements where applicable, will be advised to students at least 10 days prior to the scheduled date of the assessment, or in the case of an examination when the examination timetable is published.

Published on 03/12/2020 11:20 a.m.