Pedagogical Seminar for Modern and Contemporary Dance 4

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Code	Completion	Credits	Range	Language Instruction	Semester
107EPSM4	credit	2	1 seminar hours (45 min) of instruction per week, 40 to 50 hours of self-study	English	summer

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Department

Předmět zajišťuje Dance Department

The content of the course Pedagogical Seminar of Modern and Contemporary Dance 4 consists in systematic deepening of knowledge and experience in the form of independent pedagogical practice, in which the student applies and actually verifies the knowledge and skills acquired from the Didactics and Methodology of Modern and Contemporary Dance classes. The pedagogical practice is always preceded by detailed preparation, which is professionally consulted with the teacher of the subject. This is followed by the student's written evaluation (self-evaluation) and discussion.

Meeting and observing various pedagogical personalities, both domestic and international, is essential for improving professional pedagogical thinking and practice. Workshops organized by the Department are an integral part of the study.

The Modern and Contemporary Dance 4 Pedagogical Seminar is closely linked to the course Didactics and Methodology of Modern and Contemporary Dance, Modern and Contemporary Dance Training.

The aim of the study is practical development of independent pedagogical work, awareness of the role and role of the teacher, formation of individual pedagogical style and direct confrontation with real situations in the form of teaching at selected state institutions (e.g. conservatories, ZUŠ), dance companies or private studios. Emphasis is placed on the development of verbal expression, use of professional terminology, adequate choice of methods, ability to work with music and accompanist, demonstration and professional correction. Emphasis is placed on creativity, the ability to create a creative atmosphere and an even distribution of attention to all students, and sensitivity to the appropriate form of approach to the individual.

Tematické okruhy:

Observing in modern and contemporary dance classes at conservatories, dance companies or private studios.

Preparation of pedagogical output - teaching practice in selected institutions - evaluation and self-evaluation - discussion

Major dance schools in Europe and their education system.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to use their knowledge and skills flexibly and creatively in pedagogical practice in various types of educational and leisure institutions, has an overview of modern and contemporary dance as part of arts education in the Czech Republic.

Prerequisites and other requirements

Didactics and Methodology for Modern and Contemporary Dance 6

Literature

Required reading:

FRANKLIN, Eric N. Dance imagery for technique and performance. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics, c1996. ISBN 9780873229432.

FRANKLIN, Eric N. Dynamic alignment through imagery. 2nd ed. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics, c2012. ISBN 0736067892.

Evaluation methods and criteria

The credit is awarded on the basis of the completed practice (pedagogical outputs) in selected institutions and its written evaluation. The student actively participates in the reflection of the acquired experience in the form of discussion. It also includes a seminar paper (min. 3 standrad pages), in which the student compares the education system of individual conservatories in the Czech Republic on the basis of their school documents, RVP plans, their own presentation on the website, views their performances.

Other requirements: attendance 80%, activity in teaching, portfolio creation.

Further information

No schedule has been prepared for this course

The subject is a part of the following study plans

Dance Pedagogy (BA) - Methods of Modern and Contemporary Dance - from 2023/24 (Required main subjects)