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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
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Module Title Applied Study in Dance 2
Module Code SS323
School School of Health & Human Performance
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Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: Eimear Holland
Semester 2: Eimear Holland
Autumn: Eimear Holland
Module TeacherEimear Holland
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
This module aims to develop students' knowledge and understanding of Curriculum Dance drawing upon a variety of dance styles including other cultural and sub-cultural themes. It aims to generate an appreciation of Dance through compositional creation which includes both acquisition of choreographic material but also the opportunity to experience the choreographic processes within a constructivist framework. It will seek to use stimuli to draw upon everyday materials and concepts in order to provide a situated and contextual experience. It will use dance as a medium through which to explore cultural and social diversity and vice versa. It will draw upon theory such as Laban in order to shape continuity and progression through both workshop and creative Dance. It will also develop the skills required to compose as an individual and as part of a group and will develop pedagogic skills in preparation for teaching practice.

Learning Outcomes
1. Describe the Dance element of the Junior Cycle Physical Education Curriculum (JCPE) including but not limited to dance from other cultures and sub-cultures and be able to use it as a medium for exploring cultural and social diversity.
2. Explain, apply and evaluate dance composition and be able to identify basic choreographic processes and Labans dance elements.
3. Plan and organise Units of work appropriate for age and ability for junior cycle students which apply differentiation, continuity and progression principles for holistic development in order to enable and extend pupils' progression.
4. Identify and apply appropriate and effective pedagogy i.e. teaching and learning styles, personalised learning and pupil centred assessment etc in preparation for Teaching practice.
5. Develop the following transferable skills: decision making, problem solving, creative and critical thinking, leadership including the ability to organise, manage and the ability to work as part of a group and as an individual.



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture36Practical and theoretical lectures
Directed learning24Bookings made for practice time for practical elements
Moodle discussion4In preparation for Teaching practice and assessment
Tutorial2Assessment oriented tutorials
Independent learning time59All time spent preparing for and completing assessment work. Furthermore, this time should be spent building a portfolio for Teaching practice etc
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Dance 2.
Teaching and learning will include both teacher and pupil centred approaches exposing students to all teaching and learning styles (i.e. command to problem solving etc) and orientations (i.e. Visual, auditory and kinaesthetic etc). Further module content will include:-Varied dance styles-Partner work principles- Rhythm-Stimuli-Use of music and lyrics-Use of movie clips and video games-Choreographic processes i.e. motif development etc and composition elements i.e. Laban's tool-box etc-Lesson structure-Pedagogy for lesson delivery i.e. differentiation and assessment etc..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
PortfolioDance Log20%Every Second Week
AssignmentScheme of work40%Sem 1 End
OtherSynthesis of Pedagogy and Dance Theory40%Sem 1 End
Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1
Indicative Reading List
  • Adshead, J.: 1984, Dance: A Multi-cultural Perspective, Dance Research Unit by NRCD, Guilford,
  • Brinson, P.: 1991, Dance as Education, Falmer Press, Basingstoke,
  • Smith-Autard, J.: 2000, Dance Composition, A and C Black,
  • Kirby, M: 1984, Shernorne and Movement: A Descriptive Study, Bristol Polytechnic,
  • McFee, G.: 1992, Understanding Dance, Routledge, London,
  • McFee, G: 1994, The Concept of Dance Education, Routledge, London,
  • Ashley, L.: 2000, Essential Guide to dance, Hodder and Stoughton,
  • Harrison, K. and Auty, J.: 1991, Dance Ideas, Hodder and Stoughton,
  • Smith, F. and Pocknell, L.: 2007, A practical Guide to teaching dance, NDTA and AfPE,
Other Resources
None
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PEBB.Sc Physical Education and Biology
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Date of Last Revision07-OCT-09
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