School: Education

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Teaching of Secondary Dance 2
  • Unit Code

    DCE3102
  • Year

    2016
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit is designed to further develop the students teaching skills in dance education at the secondary school level. It examines the role of various stimuli and teaching strategies in the creation of an atmosphere conducive to the development of creativity and self expression. Students will be introduced to planning and evaluation processes in dance education and the availability and utilisation of dance resources. Socio cultural factors which may impact on teaching and learning in dance education will be examined.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 1 units from DCE3101

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded PHE4210

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Appraise and evaluate a range of dance resources.
  2. Demonstrate skill in the techniques of observing, analysing and evaluating dance choreography and performance.
  3. Describe, analyse and demonstrate various types of feedback utilised in the dance lesson.
  4. Identify and discuss socio-cultural factors which may impact on the dance education experience.
  5. Plan a dance programme suitable for a selected secondary school level.
  6. Plan, implement and evaluate dance lessons which stimulate the senses and encourage creativity and self expression.

Unit Content

  1. A study of stimuli and teaching strategies which evoke creative and expressive movement responses.
  2. Examination of the socio cultural factors which influence the dance education teaching/learning process. Emphasis will be placed on teachers' covert attitudes, biases, expectations and factors relating to gender and culture.
  3. Introduction to a range of dance education resources.
  4. Planning a secondary school dance education programme.
  5. Techniques for observing, analysing and evaluating students' dance choreography and performance.
  6. The use of feedback in dance education.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, tutorials, practical workshops and teaching episodes.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

Due to the professional competency skill development associated with this Unit, student attendance/participation within listed in-class activities and/or online activities including discussion boards is compulsory. Students failing to meet participation standards as outlined in the unit plan may be awarded an I Grade (Fail - incomplete). Students who are unable to meet this requirement for medical or other reasons must seek the approval of the unit coordinator.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentAssignment 1 - Teaching and Assessing in Dance60%
PresentationAssignment 2 - Micro Teaching40%

Text References

  • ^ Curriculum Council Dance Studies Year 11 and Year 12 Teacher Support Materials www.curriculum.wa.edu.au
  • Rolfe, L. (Ed.). (2001). Research in Dance Education Vol 2 No. 1 Fostering the growth of improvisational skills: a study of dance teaching practices in the high school setting 19-41. London Carfax Publishing.
  • Risner, Doug. (2000). Making Dance, Making Sense: epistemology and choreography. Research in Dance Education, 1.2, 155-172
  • Potter, M. (Ed.). (2002). Brolga. ACT: Australian Dance Council.
  • Caspersen, Dana. (2000). It Starts from any point: Bill and the Frankfurt Ballet. Choreography and Dance: William Forsythe 5.3, 134-144
  • Kisliuk, Michelle. (2001). Seize the dance : Baaka musica life and the ethnography of performance. Oxford: Oxford University Press

^ Mandatory reference


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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School: Education

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Teaching of Secondary Dance 2
  • Unit Code

    DCE3102
  • Year

    2016
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit is designed to further develop the students teaching skills in dance education at the upper secondary school level (years 11 and 12). A focus on preparing students for ATAR and General Dance including exam components and externally set tasks. It examines the role of various stimuli and teaching strategies in the creation of an atmosphere conducive to the development of creativity and self expression. Students will be introduced to planning and evaluation processes in dance education and the availability and utilisation of dance resources.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 1 units from DCE3101

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded PHE4210

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Appraise and evaluate a range of dance resources.
  2. Demonstrate skill in the techniques of observing, analysing and evaluating dance choreography and performance.
  3. Describe, analyse and demonstrate various types of feedback utilised in the dance lesson.
  4. Identify and discuss socio-cultural factors which may impact on the dance education experience.
  5. Plan a dance programme suitable for a selected secondary school level.
  6. Plan, implement and evaluate dance lessons which stimulate the senses and encourage creativity and self expression.

Unit Content

  1. A study of stimuli and teaching strategies which evoke creative and expressive movement responses.
  2. Introduction to a range of dance education resources.
  3. Planning a secondary school dance education programme.
  4. Preparing students for ATAR and General Dance including exam components and externally set tasks.
  5. Processes and strategies for evaluating and assessing student work - practical and written.
  6. Techniques for teaching improvisation in dance education.

Additional Learning Experience Information

lectures; practical workshops; blackboard documents and materials; collaborative group work and discussion; professional reading; independent study; student presentations; use of multi-media technology.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

Due to the professional competency skill development associated with this Unit, student attendance/participation within listed in-class activities and/or online activities including discussion boards is compulsory. Students failing to meet participation standards as outlined in the unit plan may be awarded an I Grade (Fail - incomplete). Students who are unable to meet this requirement for medical or other reasons must seek the approval of the unit coordinator.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentAssignment 1 - Teaching and Assessing in Dance60%
PresentationAssignment 2 - Micro Teaching40%

Text References

  • ^ Curriculum Council Dance Studies Year 11 and Year 12 Teacher Support Materials www.curriculum.wa.edu.au
  • Potter, M. (Ed.). (2002). Brolga. ACT: Australian Dance Council.
  • Kisliuk, Michelle. (2001). Seize the dance : Baaka musica life and the ethnography of performance. Oxford: Oxford University Press
  • Caspersen, Dana. (2000). It Starts from any point: Bill and the Frankfurt Ballet. Choreography and Dance: William Forsythe 5.3, 134-144
  • Rolfe, L. (Ed.). (2001). Research in Dance Education Vol 2 No. 1 Fostering the growth of improvisational skills: a study of dance teaching practices in the high school setting 19-41. London Carfax Publishing.
  • Risner, Doug. (2000). Making Dance, Making Sense: epistemology and choreography. Research in Dance Education, 1.2, 155-172

^ Mandatory reference


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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