Postgraduate Course: Dance Pedagogy (EDUA11209)
Course Outline
| School | Moray House School of Education |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits | 40 |
| Home subject area | Education |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | 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. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
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.
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Assessment Information
| Assessment will include a formal presentation, production of a portfolio and a 4,000 word assignment on a topic approved by the module coordinator |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
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| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Keywords | DANCE, PEDAGOGY, EDUCATION, SCIENCE |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Ms Wendy Timmons
Tel: (0131 6)51 6596
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Course secretary | Ms Marie Hamilton
Tel: (0131 6)51 6678
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