Understanding Physical Education: Creative Dance
This module will prompt student teachers to reflect on teaching physical education to 7–10-year-olds. The student is provided with opportunities for deepening understanding of dance (creative). Teaching methodologies and approaches will include whole class teaching, group teaching, teacher questioning and demonstration, explanation, the use of images to explore movement and integration with other subjects. The development of fundamental movement skills and development of the child’s understanding of the principles of movement through dance will be explored.
Suggested Number of ECTs
1
Total Workload
2 hours
Seminar - 2 hours
TEACHING METHODOLOGIES
Practical seminar with discussion.
FACILITIES
Indoor sports hall
Dimensions Core
D1K1, D1K2; D1S1; D1C1;
D2K1; D2S1, D2S2, D2S3, D2S4, D2S5;
D3K1; D3S1, D3S2; D3C1, D3C2, D3C3;
D4S2; D4C1, D4C2, D4C3;
D5C2, D5C3;
Dimensions Extended
D1K6; D1C2, D1C3, D1C4;
D2K2, D2K3, D2K5; D2S6, D2S7; D2S8; D2C2;
D3K2, D3K3; D3S3, D3S6;
D4K2; D4C4, D4C5;
D5K1; D5C4;
Indicative Content
Reflection on teaching dance informed by the student teachers own personal experience of dance
Exploration and application of the principles of movement
Analysis of a sample dance Lesson plan
Development of fundamental movement skills through dance
Application of safe practice in teaching dance
Integration with other subjects e.g., Literacy, Mathematics, Music, Art
Differentiation with reference to inclusion of children with additional needs
Application of teaching methodologies (e.g., questioning, demonstration, explanation, the use of images to
explore movement underpinned by the principles of maximum participation and differentiation, class
organisation, providing appropriate feedback to pupils, individual and group teaching)
Assessment in relation to the selection of learning outcomes, using teacher and peer observation, and
feedback
MODULE LEARNING OUTCOMES
LO1 develop knowledge and expertise related to teaching physical education with particular
reference to dance (creative)
LO2 identify and apply key teaching methodologies for teaching physical education related to
individual and group/teamwork, questioning, demonstration, explanation, the use of images
to explore movement underpinned by the principles of maximum participation and
differentiation
LO3 engage critically and analytically, and develop a personal understanding of teaching physical
education with reference to key considerations such as inclusion, safety and personal
responsibility
LO4 develop integrated pedagogical approaches for teaching physical education linking it to work
in other subjects of the curriculum
LO5 use a range of strategies to support, monitor and assess children’s progress
LO6 begin to use some digital tools (e.g., iPads) to enhance teaching in physical education