Curricula

Degree Programme in Dance Teacher Education (240 cr)

Study year		1A	1S	2A	2S	3A	3S	4A	4S	cr
Basic and professional studies										125
The aim of basic studies is to provide the student with a comprehensive overall view of the position and significance of the field concerned within society and working life and in an international perspective, to familiarise the student with the general theoretical basis of the field and with communications, and to provide the student with the sufficient language proficiency necessary for practising the profession and for further professional development. (Vararehtorin päätös 13.10.2016 § 16) The aim of professional studies is to familiarise the student with the main problems and applications in the professional field concerned and their scientific or artistic basis in order to allow the student to work independently in the field in either expert duties or development work, or as entrepreneur. (Vararehtorin päätös 13.10.2016 § 16) The aim of basic studies is to provide the student with a comprehensive overall view of the position and significance of the field concerned within society and working life and in an international perspective, to familiarise the student with the general theoretical basis of the field and with communications, and to provide the student with the sufficient language proficiency necessary for practising the profession and for further professional development. (Vararehtorin päätös 13.10.2016 § 16) The aim of professional studies is to familiarise the student with the main problems and applications in the professional field concerned and their scientific or artistic basis in order to allow the student to work independently in the field in either expert duties or development work, or as entrepreneur. (Vararehtorin päätös 24.2.2014 § 16)
Dance Teacher as Profession										78
Show/hide description Student analyses one's own skills and orientates to goal-oriented studying to be a dance teacher at the Oulu University of Applied Sciences. Student makes a personal study plan. Student uses information technology in daily situations. Student uses information retrieval methods. Student has the language proficiency specified in the Degree on Applied Sciences (352/2003 § 8). The student works in tasks related to dance event management (planning, implementation, evaluation and development). Student orientates to developing an artistic and pedagogical professional identity.
YY00DU47	Digital and IT skills	3								3
YY00DU52	English for Working Life		3							3
YY00DU46	Professional Development and Working Life Skills	2		1		1		1		5
YY00DU50	Finnish Communication Skills for Working Life	3								3
AT00DW44	Elements of Dance and Pedagogy		5							5
AT00DN40	Music as a Tool in Teaching Dance			3						3
AT00DR17	Collaborative Dance Project	3								3
AT00DN41	Dance Event Management	1	2							3
AT00DW51	Orientation Studies in Show Dance and Pedagogy	4								4
AT00DW52	Anatomy and Basics of Physical Training		3							3
YY00DU54	Let's Innovate Together		3							3
Not applicable										40
AT00DW56	Basic Studies in Ballet	10	10							20
AT00DW57	Basic Studies in Folk Dance	10	10							20
Dance, Culture and Wellness										71
Show/hide description The student perceives the dance as a part of the culture. The student is familiar with working in Swedish language. The student develops the capability in dance. The student acts in pedagogical social situations and is familiar with the curriculum design in the dance school environment. The student knows the anatomical basics of the human being and wellness and is able to use this understanding in studying as well as in teaching dance.
YY00DU51	Swedish for Working Life				3					3
AT00CV99	Dance in School and Pedagogy			3						3
AT00CV96	Choreographic project			4						4
AT00DW53	Orientation Studies in Social Ballroom Dance and Pedagogy			4						4
AT00DW54	Dance Kinesiology				3					3
AT00DN60	Body Wellness		3							3
AT00DN64	Dance Event Management			1	2					3
Not applicable										48
AT00DW58	Complementary Studies in Ballet			10	10					20
AT00DW59	Complementary Studies in Folk Dance			10	10					20
AT00DW60	Orientation Studies in Ballet and Pedagogy				4					4
AT00DW61	Orientation Studies in Folk Dance and Pedagogy				4					4
Entrepreneurship and Project Working in Dance Field										68
Show/hide description The student analyses the basics of entrepreneurship. The student deepens the wellness know-how. The student deepens the know-how in dance technics. The student extends the knowledge in the general pedagogy as well as dance pedagogy. The student knows the basics of working in projects.
YY00DU53	Finnish Communication in Research and Development					3				3
AT00CW11	Pedagogy of Inclusive Dance						3			3
AT00DN70	Choreography as a Tool for a Dance Teacher					5				5
AT00DW62	Pedagogical Art Production						6			6
AT00CW26	Developmental Evaluation					1	2			3
Not applicable										48
AT00DW64	Advanced Studies in Ballet					10	10			20
AT00DW65	Advanced Studies in Folk Dance					10	10			20
AT00DW67	Basic Studies in Contemporary Dance and Pedagogy					4				4
AT00DW68	Basic Studies in Swing Dance and Pedagogy						4			4
Applying the Professional Expertise of Dance Teacher										12
Show/hide description The student recognises, analyses and articulates the professional expertise as a dance teacher. The student analyses work community skills and develops the working in the dance field. The student applies the know-how of dance, pedagogy and work community skills in working.
YY00DU59	Entrepreneurship								3	3
AT00DW70	Dance and Society							3	3	6
AT00DW74	Nutrition and Exercise of Physical Performance								3	3
Not applicable										20
AT00DW49	Basics in Pedagogical Phenomenan	2	1							3
AT00DW50	Teacher's Interaction Skills	3								3
AT00CW02	Learning and Curriculum Design				5					5
AT00CW14	The Pedagogical Developer					3	2			5
AT00DW72	Reflecting Competence and Peer Evaluation							2	2	4

Study year		cr
Free-choice Studies		10
The free-choice studies are auxiliary university studies from the curriculum of the university of applied sciences or other institute of higher education. Alternatively students are able to study in work placement according to a personal study plan. Free choice studies are agreed with the head of the degree program in dance teacher education. Amount of credits can vary from 3 to 10 and may include smaller parts.
2T00CK55	Free Choice Studies	10
YY00DU48	Culture Collision Course	10
YY00DK99	Basics of Social Media	3
AT00DN75	Dance Contexts	3
AT00DN76	Personally Specified Dance Studies	10
AT00DS26	Personally Specified Pedagogical Studies	10
AT00DS27	Personally Specified Culture Studies	10
Studies in Business Incubator
YY00BH24	Description and Evaluation of a Business Idea	3
YY00BH25	Incubation of Business Ideas	7
YY00BH26	Developing Own Business	10
AT00EH88	Dance Practitioner Studies 1	10
AT00EH89	Dance Practitioner Studies 2	10
AT00EH90	Dance Practitioner Studies 3	10
AT00EH91	Dance Practitioner Studies 4	10
AT00EH92	Dance Practitioner Studies 5	10
AT00EH93	Tanssin harjoitusoppilaan opinnot 6	10
AT00EO89	Dance Practitioner Studies 7	10
AT00EO90	Dance Practitioner Studies 8	10
AT00EO91	Dance Practitioner Studies 9	10
AT00EO71	Dance Practitioner Studies 10	10
AT00EO87	Dance Practitioner Studies 11	10

Study year		2A	2S	3A	3S	4A	cr
Practical Training							30
The aim of practical training is to familiarize students with practical duties of major importance in relation to their professional studies, in particular, and with the application of knowledge and skills in working life under supervised conditions. (Vararehtorin päätös 13.10.2016 § 16) Pedagogical studies includes 19 credits of internship studies.
Internship							27
AT00CV97	Dance Practice Internship	3					3
AT00CV94	Internship 1	2	3				5
AT00CW08	Internship 2			3	2		5
AT00CW20	Working Life Internship 1					7	7
AT00CW21	Working Life Internship 2					7	7
Alternative training studies							3
Show/hide description The student chooses one study module according to own learning needs. The performing of the study module is agreed on with the tutor teacher. The study module can be integrated into the connection of other study modules.
AT00CW22	Pedagogical Project						3
AT00CW23	Cultural Project						3
AT00CW24	Artistic Work in a Project						3

Study year		3A	3S	4A	4S	cr
Bachelor's Thesis						15
The aim of the Bachelor's thesis is to enhance and demonstrate the ability of students to apply their knowledge and skills in practical expert duties related to their professional studies. (Vararehtorin päätös 13.10.2016 § 16)
AT00DW71	Bachelor’s Thesis Design	1	1	8	5	15

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