Throughout this term, I have talked about the specific benefits of dance and music. However, these extend beyond just dance. The performing arts category and arts model can thus be a way to include various cross curriculars such as dance into the classroom.

According to the following article, Article Arts Method a teacher can follow a specific teaching method such as the Art Model. This model was created by Jacqueline Autard and is based on three characteristics CREATING-PERFORMING-APPRECIATING. This supports the idea of student driven system where the child is at the centre of their learning as they are given the opportunity to explore and create all while learning from others performances and compositions. Children will also learn observation skills and various styles which will lead them to learn communication, collaboration instead of competition and constructive criticism rather than judgment.

Dance and an Art Model can thus help students learn about themselves (teach self awareness) through the idea of emotional literacy. It can also help students understand their body, mind and imagination. This model suggest that teachers don’t just have their students follow but instead they must allow children to explore and create through the idea of modern theory.

Through this model, there is suggestions how to teach dance for example.

Here is a breakdown of a lesson that supports the Art model “Create, Perform, Appreciate”

  1. Welcome
  2. General Activation
  3. Exploration
  4. Composition
  5. Conclusion

 

 

 

The above diagrams and pictures are taken from the research article (Article Arts Method)