DANCE 775 : Therapeutic Modalities of DMT
Creative Arts and Industries
2022 Semester Two (1225) (30 POINTS)
Course Prescription
Course Overview
A foundation in group process and a solid understanding of how to create and facilitate interventions sensitively is required for the dance therapist to then be able to engage in effective assessment protocols. This essential area of assessment will be explored, utilising movement analysis skills introduced in 776 alongside the skills practiced in this course.
Students will investigate how to translate information gathered both nonverbally and verbally from DMT sessions into comprehensive therapeutic plans. We then explore how these plans can be reviewed, refined, and ongoing, clinically sound DMT interventions crafted in response.
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 group dynamics and theory as applied to DMT groups (Capability 1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 and 6.2)
- Demonstrate ability to design DMT group sessions with reference to relevant theory (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2 and 6.3)
- Understand elements of assessment and reviews for use in subsequent clinical settings (Capability 1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 3.2, 3.3, 4.2, 5.2, 5.3 and 6.2)
- Demonstrate knowledge of treatment planning in DMT contexts (Capability 1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 3.2, 3.3, 4.2, 5.2 and 6.2)
- Demonstrate confidence in establishing group warmup, theme development and closure in DMT groups (Capability 1.1, 2.2, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.3 and 6.2)
- Understand how to provide a therapeutic relationship to individual group members and the whole group in its developmental context that promotes participants' personal growth and healing (Capability 1.1, 2.2, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 5.2, 5.3 and 6.2)
- Demonstrate skills to work with transpersonal relational dimensions that foster healing and wellbeing (Capability 1.1, 1.3, 3.2, 4.2, 4.3, 5.2 and 6.2)
- Complete 100 placement hours in DMT and related settings (by the end of the year) (Capability 1.1, 3.3, 4.2, 4.3, 5.3 and 6.2)
- Demonstrate competence in observation and reporting on key skills and attributes of practicing dance therapists (Capability 1.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.3 and 6.2)
- Show linkages between relevant theories and DMT practice (Capability 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 4.1, 6.1 and 6.3)
Assessments
| Assessment Type | Percentage | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Practical | 15% | Group & Individual Coursework |
| Essay | 15% | Individual Coursework |
| Presentation | 20% | Group & Individual Coursework |
| Coursework | 20% | Individual Coursework |
| Essay | 30% | Individual Coursework |
| 5 types | 100% |
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | |
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Teaching & Learning Methods
- Group lecture
- Group tutorial
- Independent research
- Presentations
- Seminars
- Workshops
- Practical placement
Workload Expectations
Following university workload guidelines, a standard 30 point course represents approximately 300 hours of study. During a typical week there will be 3 hours of lectures. For the 12 teaching weeks, this totals to 36 hours. In addition, there is an expectation of 64 hours for placements (4 hours per week from approx. July - November). Since the course as a whole represents approximately 300 hours of study, that leaves a total of 200 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.
Learning 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.
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.
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.
Class Representatives
Class representatives are students tasked with representing student issues to departments, faculties, and the wider university. If you have a complaint about this course, please contact your class rep who will know how to raise it in the right channels. See your departmental noticeboard for contact details for your class reps.
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.
Learning Continuity
In the event of an 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. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator, and if disruption occurs you should refer to the University Website for information about how to proceed.
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 students may be asked to submit 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. In exceptional circumstances changes to elements of this course may be necessary at short notice. Students enrolled in this course will be informed of any such changes and the reasons for them, as soon as possible, through Canvas.