Pedagogical Seminar for Modern and Contemporary Dance 6

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Code Completion Credits Range Language Instruction Semester
107EPSM6 credit 3 2 seminar hours (45 min) of instruction per week, 54 to 69 hours of self-study English summer

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Department

The subject provides Dance Department

Contents

Learning objective:

The teaching content of the course Pedagogical Seminar for MCD 6 consists in systematic deepening of knowledge and experience in the form of independent pedagogical practice, in which the student applies and actually verifies the acquired knowledge and skills from Didactics and Methodology of MCD classes. The pedagogical practice is always preceded by detailed preparation, which is professionally consulted with the teacher of the subject. Subsequent analysis and evaluation (self-evaluation) takes place in the form of a discussion in which topics such as continuous correction, explication of principles and meanings for technical and artistic growth of students of a given movement and dance level, personal approach, atmosphere in the class, use of professional terminology, etc. are reflected.

The Pedagogical Seminar for MCD provides a space for discussion of topics dealing with the functioning, structure and problems of dance education, set in a broader historical context (i.e. post-1945 to the present). The focus is primarily on the current status. The debate also focuses on the concept of dance in the Ministry of Education.

The aim of the study is the practical development of independent pedagogical work as an artistic and educational process, the formation of an individual pedagogical style. The student is confronted with real situations in the form of teaching at various state institutions (e.g. conservatories, primary art school), in dance companies or in private studios. Emphasis is placed on acceptance of responsibility for preparation for teaching, development of verbal expression, use of professional terminology, choice of adequate methods, ability to work with music and accompanist, demonstration and professional correction. Creativity, the ability to create a creative atmosphere and an even distribution of attention to all pupils are emphasised. Empathy in approach to the individual is emphasized.

Meeting and observing various pedagogical personalities, both domestic and foreign, is essential for improving professional pedagogical thinking and action. Workshops organized by the department are an integral part of the study. Also, participation in discussions related to issues of dance education or dance art in general.

The pedagogical seminar for MCD 6 is closely linked to the subject Didactics and Methodology of MCD, MCD Training.

The subject content includes the following thematic areas:

Learning outcomes

The student is able to use his/her knowledge and skills flexibly and creatively in pedagogical practice in various types of educational and leisure institutions. The student is familiar with the structure of arts education in the Czech Republic.

The student is able to think about a given topic in a broader context.

Prerequisites and other requirements

none

Literature

Required reading:

DOTLAČILOVÁ, Petra, Josef BARTOŠ, Lucie DERCSÉNYIOVÁ, Lucie HAYASHI a Daniela MACHOVÁ, ed. Tanec a vzdělání Dance and Education. 1. Praha: Taneční aktuality, 2021. ISBN 978-80-908312-0-9.

FRANKLIN, Eric. Conditioning for Dance: Training for peak performance in all dance forms. 2. Human Kinetics Publishers, 2019. ISBN 9781492533634.

FRANKLIN, Eric. Dynamic Alignment through Imagery. 2. Human Kinetics Publishers, 2012. ISBN 0-87322-475-2.

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

HAAS, Jacqui Greene. Dance anatomy. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics, c2010. Anatomy series (Human Kinetics (Organization). ISBN 0736081933.

KRASNOW, Donna a Mary Virginia WILMERDING. Motor Learning and Control for Dance: Principles and Practices for Performers and Teachers. 1. Champaign, IL, United States: Human Kinetics Publishers, 2015. ISBN 145045741X.

MCCUTCHEN, Brenda Pugh. Teaching Dance as Art in Education. 1. Champaign, IL, United States: Human Kinetics Publishers, 2006. ISBN 0736051880.SIMMEL, Liane. Dance Medicine in Practice: Anatomy, Injury Prevention, Training. 1. Taylor & Francis, 2013. ISBN 0415809398.

SÖÖT, Anu a Ele VISKUS. Contemporary Approaches to Dance Pedagogy – the Challenges of the 21st Century. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences [online]. 2014, únor, 4(112), 9 [cit. 2021-10-20]. Dostupné z: doi:10.1016/j.sbspro.2014.01.1167

TAYLOR, Jim a Elena ESTANOL. Dance Psychology for Artistic and Performance Excellence. 1. Champaign, IL, United States: Human Kinetics Publishers, 2015. ISBN 145043021X.

TUFNELL, Miranda. Body Space Image. 1. Dance Books, 1993. ISBN 1852730412.

E-learning:

Art education, National Institute for Education (nuv.cz)

NON-FORMAL AND LEISURE-BASED EDUCATION, MŠMT ČR (msmt.cz)

SE.S.TA – Centre for choreographic development (se-s-ta.cz)

Tanec Praha festival

En | Arts and Theatre Institute (idu.cz)

news (novasit.cz)

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. The credit also includes a report in which the student informs about the topic of his/her master's thesis, the questions he/she asks and the research tools he/she has chosen to clarify them, in the range of 2-3 standard pages.

Additional requirements: 80% attendance, activity in class, portfolio development (includes workshop reflections, dance performance reviews, and repots from observations of teaching at public or private dance institutions). Reading of required and recommended readings.

Further information

No schedule has been prepared for this course

The subject is a part of the following study plans