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Postgraduate Course: Dance Pedagogy (EDUA11209)

Course Outline
SchoolMoray House School of Education CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) Credits40
Home subject areaEducation Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionThe 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 (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?Yes
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2013/14 Full Year, Available to all students (SV1) Learn enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Web Timetable Web Timetable
Class Delivery 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
Course Start Date 16/09/2013
Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 400 ( Lecture Hours 26, Seminar/Tutorial Hours 29, Supervised Practical/Workshop/Studio Hours 15, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 8, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 322 )
Additional Notes
Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) Written Exam 0 %, Coursework 70 %, Practical Exam 30 %
No Exam Information
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.
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
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
Academic description Not entered
Syllabus Not entered
Transferable skills Not entered
Reading list Not entered
Study Abroad Not entered
Study Pattern Not entered
KeywordsDANCE, PEDAGOGY, EDUCATION, SCIENCE
Contacts
Course organiserMs Wendy Timmons
Tel: (0131 6)51 6596
Email: wendy.timmons@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMs Marie Hamilton
Tel: (0131 6)51 6678
Email: marie.hamilton@ed.ac.uk
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