DANCE 773 : Dance Therapy, Theory and Practice II
Creative Arts and Industries
2021 Semester Two (1215) (15 POINTS)
Course Prescription
Course Overview
We will delve into a range of populations with both child and adult applications, utilizing creativity, imagery and improvisation in applying our DMT tools and concepts to reshape and refine assessment and intervention according to context. This practice will be developed through the continuation of the practical placement where students will have the opportunity to observe and participate in DMT and related sessions.
Individual DMT work requires additional techniques that we will explore, in particular verbal tools to support non verbal practices. We will also cover key DMT practice issues arising out of placements in preparation for the commencement of the second year clinical practicum.
Each week we will spend the first part of the class exploring the use of DMT with a particular population, considering how we adjust our interventions based on the specific setting and needs of the client/s. Each week we will examine the concepts of assessment, therapeutic planning, goal setting and navigating the treatment team in each specific context, to generate flexibility and creativity which can be applied to the year 2 placement. The second part of the class will involve student presentations on related specific populations. Both children and adults will be addressed within each specialist area.
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 |
Learning Outcomes
- Discuss Key issues facing a range of populations (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.3, 5.2, 5.3 and 6.2)
- Demonstrate further understanding of two populations (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.2 and 6.3)
- Identify relevant DMT applications for those specific contexts (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 3.2, 3.3, 4.2, 4.3, 5.2, 5.3 and 6.2)
- Demonstrate introductory level skills for individual DMT work including verbal tools and DMT assessment skills (Capability 1.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.2, 5.2 and 6.2)
- Describe goal setting and treatment planning skills and apply to DMT contexts on a theoretical level, including working as part of a treatment team (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2 and 6.3)
- Identify and discuss key theoretical concepts that support clinical skills necessary for individual DMT practice (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 2.2, 2.3, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 5.2, 5.3 and 6.2)
Assessments
| Assessment Type | Percentage | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Seminar Presentation | 30% | Individual Coursework |
| Role play/assessment tool | 20% | Individual Coursework |
| Preparation and Engagement | 10% | Individual Coursework |
| Essay: Placement Clinical Population | 40% | Individual Coursework |
| 4 types | 100% |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |||||
| Seminar Presentation | ||||||||||
| Role play/assessment tool | ||||||||||
| Preparation and Engagement | ||||||||||
| Essay: Placement Clinical Population | ||||||||||
Teaching & Learning Methods
- Group lecture
- Group tutorial
- Independent research
- Presentations
- Workshops
- Practical placement
Workload Expectations
Following university workload guidelines, a standard 15 point course represents approximately 150 hours of study. During a typical week there will be 3 hours of lectures plus one hour of tutorial. For the 12 teaching weeks, this totals to 48 hours. Since the course as a whole represents approximately 150 hours of study, that leaves a total of 102 hours across the entire semester for independent study, e.g. reading, reflection, preparing for assessments etc.
Delivery Mode
Campus Experience
Attendance is required at scheduled activities including labs/tutorials/studios to complete components of the course.
The course may include live online events including group discussions/tutorials.
Attendance on campus is not required for the exam.
The activities for the course are scheduled as a standard weekly timetable.
Health & Safety
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.