Curricula
Description
| AT00EN84 | Basics of Show Dance and Pedagogy (20 cr) |
| Prerequisites | If necessary, the starting level suitable for the course objectives is demonstrated with a starting level test, the implementation of which is decided by the head of degree programme after the HOT procedure has been initiated. If necessary, the student and the study counsellor go through the other recommended studies in personal study plan discussions. |
| Objectives | WORKING RESPONSIBLY I act responsibly in the comprehensive development of my skills and follow agreed schedules. I assess competence development, development needs and strengths. I use professional terminology that is appropriate to the situation and appropriate from the perspective of the target group. I participate in building an atmosphere conducive to learning. SUBSTANCE MANAGEMENT I verbalize my bodily dance experiences. I dance in a different style in relation to the music. PEDAGOGICAL COMPETENCE I describe the factors influencing the core phenomena of the dance genre, the learning contents and the structure of the dance lesson. I choose and use music suitable for the target group in teaching. I lead learning in a teaching situation. I select and use dance movement material suitable for the target group in teaching. I describe the basic concepts and elements in the context of the dance genre. CULTURAL KNOWLEDGE I make use of the knowledge I have acquired about the operating culture of the dance genre. I describe dance genres/forms related to the dance genre. I describe the peculiarities of one of the dance genres / forms related to the dance genre. I describe the teaching culture of the dance genre. |
| Content | Holistic development of dance skills. Competence assessment. Professional terminology. Verbalization of bodily experiences. GENRE-SPECIFIC DANCE TECHNIQUE AND STYLE Basic motor skills: mastery and embodiment of movement combinations and coordination. Dance technique: breathing, core support and body support, alignment, grounding, weight transfer and basic spatial directions of movement. Dance sense of style and expression: the expression of the dynamics of movement and the relationship of dance to music. Basic movement material in the specialization dance genre. The connection between dance and music in show dance. Professional terminology. Information retrieval. Self- and peer-review. PEDAGOGICAL COMPETENCE Basic concepts and elements of the dance genre, core phenomena, learning contents and structure of the dance lesson. The use of music related to the dance genre. CULTURAL KNOWLEDGE The operating culture of the dance genre. Dance genres and special features related to the dance genre. The culture of teaching the dance genre. |
| Recommended optional programme components | If necessary, the student advisor will recommend optional programme components for each student based on their individual study plan. |
| Accomplishment methods | Participation in contact teaching classes offered by Oamk's dance teacher education degree programme, as well as studying and demonstrating competence as described in the implementation plan. |
| Execution methods | The primary method of implementation is described in the implementation plan. |
| Materials | The study material can be found in Moodle during the implementation of the course. |
| Literature | Not applicable |
| Evaluation Criteria | 0-5 |
| Evaluation Criteria |
satisfactory (1-2) RESPONSIBLE WORK I act responsibly in the comprehensive development of my skills and follow the agreed schedules. I assess competence development, development needs and strengths. I use professional terminology that is appropriate to the situation and appropriate from the perspective of the target group. I participate in building an atmosphere conducive to learning. SUBSTANCE MANAGEMENT I verbalize my bodily dance experiences. I dance in a different style in relation to the music or sound scape playing. PEDAGOGICAL COMPETENCE I describe the factors influencing the core phenomena of the dance genre, the learning contents and the structure of the dance lesson. I choose and use music suitable for the target group in teaching. I lead learning in a teaching situation. I select and use dance movement material suitable for the target group in teaching. I describe the basic concepts and elements in the context of the dance genre CULTURAL KNOWLEDGE I use the knowledge acquired about the culture of the dance genre. I describe forms related to the dance genre. I describe the peculiarities of one of the dance genres / forms related to the dance genre. I describe the teaching culture of the dance genre. good (3-4) RESPONSIBLE WORK I act responsibly in developing my skills. I assess competence development, development needs and strengths. I use professional terminology that is appropriate to the situation from the perspective of the target group. I present development proposals in ways that support an atmosphere that promotes learning. SUBSTANCE MANAGEMENT When I dance, I act safely and appropriately using the possibilities of my body. In my dance, I apply my understanding of bodily dynamic movement factors (space, time, force and flow). I implement the rhythm of the movement clearly, structured and economically. PEDAGOGICAL COMPETENCE I apply factors affecting the core phenomena of the dance genre, learning contents and the structure of the dance lesson in the planning of teaching. I support learning bodily and verbally in a teaching situation. I use material suitable for the target group in teaching. CULTURAL KNOWLEDGE I analyse and evaluate the information I have acquired about the operating culture of the dance genre. I describe the backgrounds of cultural forms related to the dance genre. I present new insights or perspectives related to the culture of the dance genre. excellent (5) RESPONSIBLE WORK I work in a self-directed manner in competence development. Through my activities, I support collaborative learning and help others. SUBSTANCE MANAGEMENT I produce movement characteristic of the dance style, which shows a personal bodily expression combined with dance technical skills. PEDAGOGICAL COMPETENCE I produce new perspectives to develop my dance and teaching skills. Elementary level show dance instruction manifests careful preparation and utilization of one's own strengths. I give constructive and skill-based feedback to learners in a teaching situation. CULTURAL KNOWLEDGE I analyze the peculiarities of the culture of the dance genre, present new perspectives. I apply a broad knowledge of the dance field and connect the genre under discussion to the history and broader framework of show dance. pass/fail FAIL The student does not demonstrate competence described in the assessment criteria in sections 1–2 of the assessment criteria for one or more assessment items, or competence cannot be assessed. In this case, the grade is recorded as zero in the study register. The student has two semesters to increase the failed grade from the date of recording the course attainment. |
| Assessment Frameworks | Not applicable |
| Further Information | If the course is evaluated on a scale of 0-5, grades 1-2 can be entered as H (passed) in the transcript of records at the student's request. |
| Responsible persons | Outi Räsänen |
| Links | Not applicable |
Implementations
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- 01.08.2024 - 12.05.2025 (AT00EN84-3001 | TAN24SPSW)
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