? Credit Points : 40  ? SCQF Level : 11  ? Acronym : EDU-P-P02640

The course is critical to the programme and has been designed for students coming from a variety of backgrounds in the field of dance. It will focus upon pedagogical theory, scientific principals in Dance Education and the use of technology in dance education. It is designed to explore and provide a sound base of knowledge relating to current issues in the teaching and learning dance environment. These perspectives will allow the dance practitioner to develop specialist skills and an awareness of the changing trends in the dance environment.

? Keywords : DANCE, PEDAGOGY, EDUCATION, SCIENCE

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Home subject area

Education, (The Moray House School of Education, Schedule C)

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

? Additional Class Information : the course may also be delivered in a block session to accommodate professionals in the field, these options will be inside teaching times and dates will be finalised subject to demand and semester dates

At the completion of the module students will be able to

1.Critically appraise the concepts of aesthetic
education and pedagogical theory in Dance Education
2.Understand the scientific principles that underpin dance education and training.
3.Identify, retrieve and manage relevant literature and critically evaluate the teaching and learning environment for dance
4.Be familiar with the use of technology in the dance environment.

Assessment will include a formal presentation, production of a portfolio and a 4,000 word assignment on a topic approved by the module coordinator

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Ms Sarah McNeil
Tel : (0131 6)51 6573
Email : sarah.mcneil@education.ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Ms Wendy Timmons
Email : wendy.timmons@education.ed.ac.uk

School Website : http://www.education.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.hss.ed.ac.uk/