Stepping Out: First Experiences Teaching Dance

Of the five movement domains that are characteristic of curricula in Atlantic Canada (dance; sport experiences/games; gymnastics; outdoor/alternative activities; and active living/fitness type activities), time spent teaching dance was the second lowest, ahead of gymnastics. One third (33 per cent)...

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Published in:Physical & health education journal 2015-01, Vol.81 (2), p.1-1
Main Authors: Randall, Lynn, LeBlanc, Brittany J, Nordheim, Shea R, Strimbold, Erika E V
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Curricula
Dance
Grade 10
Physical education
Physical education teachers
Preservice Teachers
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Summary:Of the five movement domains that are characteristic of curricula in Atlantic Canada (dance; sport experiences/games; gymnastics; outdoor/alternative activities; and active living/fitness type activities), time spent teaching dance was the second lowest, ahead of gymnastics. One third (33 per cent) of teachers reported feeling prepared to teach dance and 55 per cent indicated they enjoyed teaching dance. Furthermore, 50 per cent of respondents reported they were not confident or comfortable teaching dance; another 50 per cent felt adequately confident, while the remaining 40 per cent felt quite comfortable teaching dance. In many cases this is good news for students(l) and pre-service teachers(2). Students derive the benefits of dance and dance instruction yearly. For preservice teachers (some of whom did not have the privilpn
ISSN:1498-0940