dance teaching

Dance Teaching and Management

1. Activity Planning: Sessions should minimize injury risks. 2. Safe Environment: Facilities must be secure and free from discrimination. 3. Fair Treatment: Respect all participants, regardless of personal traits. 4. Physical Contact: Keep contact appropriate for skill development. 5. Child Protection: Follow child protection laws. 6. Professional Development: Continuously improve skills.

Legal and ethical responsibilities

Dance teachers have a Duty of Care, ensuring safety and minimizing negligence through:

Understanding the Dance Teacher

7. Focus on Skill Development: Provide equal opportunities. 8. Limitations: Ensure dancers do not exceed their capabilities. 9. Supervision: Maintain adequate supervision. 10. First Aid Knowledge: Be prepared for emergencies. 11. Conduct Rules: Establish clear behavior rules. 12. Record Keeping: Maintain injury records.

Students will learn about effective teaching models and styles, focusing on:• Competencies: Understand student needs, dance techniques, and self-evaluation. • Teaching Styles: Ranging from teacher-centered to student-centered approaches.

Understanding the Learner

Motivation: Foster a motivating environment by understanding what drives students.

Positive Communication and Feedback Clear communication and constructive feedback are essential for a positive learning atmosphere.

Teachers must recognize development stages and psychological issues:• Development Stages: Tailor learning to individual needs. • Psychological Issues: Address self-esteem and stress in students. • Learning Movement: Involves perceiving, thinking, and doing. • Preferred Learning Styles: Visual, auditory, and kinaesthetic methods should be integrated.

Program and Lesson Planning Programs should address individual needs, including lesson frequency, class size, and content evaluation.

Hannia M. Marquez Gonzalez 2022801