DANCE 774 : Psychology in Dance Movement Therapy
Creative Arts and Industries
2021 Semester Two (1215) (15 POINTS)
Course Prescription
Course Overview
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
- Understand human development in early relationships and across the lifespan (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3)
- Demonstrate understanding of of cognitive and psychosocial development as this underpins DMT practice (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3)
- Analyse theories of the development of the self in relevance to DMT practice. (Capability 1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2 and 5.2)
- Demonstrate critical and informed use of theory to work with affective and social domains of the self in DMT practice (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 and 6.2)
- Demonstrate fundamental knowledge of neuroscience as this is applicable to understand and guide DMT practice (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3)
- Evaluate core components of psychological, holistically based, knowledge and research for its applicability in the treatment of diverse kinds of trauma. (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.3, 6.2 and 6.3)
- Access, identify, articulate, apply and evaluate interventions from a diverse range of psychological treatment approaches (such as psychoanalysis, Gestalt Therapy, CBT and DBT) in their relevance for promoting change within a DMT Practice framework (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 and 6.2)
- Critically evaluate implications of Te Titiriti o Waitangi for bicultural DMT practice DMT (Capability 5.3, 6.1 and 6.2)
- Evaluate diverse models of mental health as these inform the practice of DMT within the context of bicultural and multicultural Aotearoa New Zealand (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.2, 4.1, 4.3, 5.3, 6.1 and 6.2)
Assessments
| Assessment Type | Percentage | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Presentation | 30% | Individual Coursework |
| Essay | 30% | Individual Coursework |
| Essay | 30% | Individual Coursework |
| Participation and Engagement | 10% | Individual Coursework |
| 4 types | 100% |
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | ||
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Teaching & Learning Methods
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 3 hours of lectures, 3 hours of reading and thinking about the content and 4 hours of work on assignments.
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
Please, wear comfortable, layered clothing and bring along drinks and snacks (for the break).
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.
Other Information
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.