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 |
| Course website |
None |
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| 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
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Full Year, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| No Classes have been defined for this Course |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
| Additional information |
the course may also be delivered in a block session to accommodate professionals in the field, these options will be inside teaching times and dates will be finalised subject to demand and semester dates |
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 |
| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Ms Wendy Timmons
Tel: (0131 6)51 6596
Email: wendy.timmons@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Sarah Mcneil
Tel: (0131 6)51 6573
Email: Sarah.F.McNeil@ed.ac.uk |
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