Module: Applied Study in Dance 2

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Applied Study in Dance 2
Module Code	SS323 (ITS) / SPO1031 (Banner)
Faculty	Science & Health	School	Health & Human Performance
Module Co-ordinator	Mika Manninen
Module Teachers	-
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

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Description

This module aims to develop students' knowledge, skills, and understanding of Dance pedagogy drawing upon a variety of dance styles including other cultural and sub-cultural themes. It aims to generate an appreciation of Dance and Dance pedagogy through skill development and compositional creation which includes both acquisition of choreographic material but also the opportunity to experience the choreographic processes. It will use dance as a medium through which to explore movement, physical activity, performance, and cultural and social issues. It will draw upon theory such as Laban in order to shape and structure continuity and progression for dance lessons. 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 and Senior Cycle Physical Education Curriculum (JCPE & SCPE).
2. Explain, apply and evaluate dance composition and be able to identify basic choreographic processes and Laban s dance elements.
3. Plan and organise units of work appropriate for age and ability for post-primary students which apply differentiation, continuity and progression principles for students' holistic development.
4. Identify and apply appropriate and effective pedagogy i.e. teaching and instruction strategies.
5. Develop the following transferable skills: decision making, problem-solving, creative and critical thinking, communication skills, leadership including the ability to organise, manage and the ability to work as part of a group and as an individual.
6. Demonstrate development in musical, rhythmical, and dance skills.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	36	Practical and theoretical lectures
Directed learning	24	Bookings made for practice time for practical elements
Online activity	4	In preparation for Teaching practice and assessment
Tutorial	2	Assessment oriented tutorials
Independent Study	59	All 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 Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Portfolio	Learning portfolio	30%	n/a
Portfolio	Teaching porffolio	35%	n/a
Presentation	Group presentation	15%	n/a
Completion of online activity	Online evaluations	10%	n/a
Participation	Participation and activity	10%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories: Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module. Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module. Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment
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

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