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I wish we could continue the impormptu discussion little longer as it was getting very interesting.
Started off with Becky who said how she was surprised to learn that her students preferred to participate in competitions over dance exams. As teachers, we always believe that dance exam is crucial to one's career as it provides a platform to achieve standards and obtain certification, however, what we fail to notice is that students enjoy instant gratification after their performance compared to hear the exam results to be announced at a much later date. I think as a teacher we must skillfully create a balance between exams and competition. It's very natural how teachers consider student's achievements or trophies as the extension of their success as students become our progressive partners.
Later our discussion moved around areas of learning, Maitee expressed that when we browse through various literature, we definitely come across theories which relate to our experiences and it allows us to connect with what we already know and where we could possibly explore more in-depth. I believe reviewing our own learning in order to identify its significance and transformation of work with other's work and practice is what dictates one's AOL.
we continued to talk about 'Culture' and its significance for dancer's creativity..I truly feel that learning dance is nothing but learning the culture. Knowing culture reinforces better understanding of how and why techniques of dance movements are practiced in a specific way. Being an Indian classical dancer, the first thing I teach my students is about its culture and roots. In fact, when I conducted group discussion with some parents they said they enrolled their children to learn classical dance class so that they could learn Indian culture.
We concluded as Adesola asked us to write our blogs regularly by narrating any practical experience from our professional practice and hope I have done mine. Thanks.
I wish we could continue the impormptu discussion little longer as it was getting very interesting.
Started off with Becky who said how she was surprised to learn that her students preferred to participate in competitions over dance exams. As teachers, we always believe that dance exam is crucial to one's career as it provides a platform to achieve standards and obtain certification, however, what we fail to notice is that students enjoy instant gratification after their performance compared to hear the exam results to be announced at a much later date. I think as a teacher we must skillfully create a balance between exams and competition. It's very natural how teachers consider student's achievements or trophies as the extension of their success as students become our progressive partners.
Later our discussion moved around areas of learning, Maitee expressed that when we browse through various literature, we definitely come across theories which relate to our experiences and it allows us to connect with what we already know and where we could possibly explore more in-depth. I believe reviewing our own learning in order to identify its significance and transformation of work with other's work and practice is what dictates one's AOL.
we continued to talk about 'Culture' and its significance for dancer's creativity..I truly feel that learning dance is nothing but learning the culture. Knowing culture reinforces better understanding of how and why techniques of dance movements are practiced in a specific way. Being an Indian classical dancer, the first thing I teach my students is about its culture and roots. In fact, when I conducted group discussion with some parents they said they enrolled their children to learn classical dance class so that they could learn Indian culture.
We concluded as Adesola asked us to write our blogs regularly by narrating any practical experience from our professional practice and hope I have done mine. Thanks.
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