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Archived Version 2017 - 2018
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Description This module aims to introduce students to the knowledge and understanding of Dance and Gymnastics movements within the (lower JCPE) curriculum. It aims to generate a basic appreciation of compositional creativity within a constructivist framework. It will inform safe practice, progression and will promote knowledge of technique and body preparation. It will highlight Dance and Gymnastics movements as transferable, linking with other activities within the strand, across the strand and across subjects. It will review and explore a range of appropriate strategies for teaching and learning, thus preparing the students for teaching practice and familiarising them with the post-primary PE curriculum. It will explore the use of Dance and Gymnastics as the framework for exploring further instructional models including but not limited to the 'Inquiry Model' and will be able to apply them in teaching scenarios. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Describe Dance and Gymnastics schemes of work for Junior Cycle Physical Education Curriculum (JCPE) Dance and Gymnastics. 2. Plan lessons appropriate for age and ability for (lower) junior cycle students which apply basic continuity and progression principles. 3. Be able to demonstrate and support, describe and evaluate the key principles of skills and compositional principles and be able to evaluate and provide feedback on how they could be improved. 4. Identify and apply appropriate and effective pedagogy i.e. learning styles, personalised learning and pupil centred assessment and instructional models i.e. 'Inquiry Model'. 5. Identify cross activity, strand and subject links. 6. Begin to develop the following transferable skills: selecting and applying skills, decision making, problem solving, creative thinking, leadership including the ability to communicate, organise and manage and the ability to work as part of a group | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 |
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Indicative Content and
Learning Activities Fundamental movement and biomechanicsAn introduction to gymnastics including specific physiological body preparation. The fundamentals of technique and basic biomechanical principles eg. balance, rotation, flight. Basic gymnastic skils, progressions and support procedures. Exploration of the meaning and purpose of gymnastics to the individual and society.Development of compositionDevelopment of motifs and phrases; Incorporation of Laban's 7 actions; Use of rhythm, counting beats and music; Cross strand and subject links; Transitions; Inclusion of entrances and exits; The use of assessment against intended lesson outcomes; Planning for differentiation; Use of different teaching styles; Use of resources to broaden different learning stylesDevelopment of choreographic processesEntrances and exits; Transitions; Utilisation of stimuli i.e. pictures, video clips, words, stories etc; Props etcPedagogic Element DevelopmentThe use of assessment against intended lesson outcomes Planning for differentiation. Use of different teaching styles; Use of resources to broaden different learning styles; Assessment for Learning. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Programme or List of Programmes |
PEB | B.Sc Physical Education with Biology |
PEM | BSc in Physical Education with Maths. |
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