Since beginning to read through some literature it has definitely sparked some thoughts and questions in my mind regarding teaching young children and the best classroom environment for them.
Here are some questions I am trying to answer myself through doing more reading and also from speaking to others with a similar inquiry subject and other professionals in my practice.
At what age should a child enter a more structured dance class?
Are Examinations and Competitions vital for a child in the dance industry or can they have a negative effect?
In a Creative Movement Class for Pre-school children, should a teacher correct a child's behaviour or movement during the class or is this hindering their development?
How important is imagery in dance? And should imagery be used for younger children or can it be helpful to the more mature performer?
Should a creative movement class given by a professional dance teacher be provided to all Pre-school children in education?
How important is it for the teacher to be qualified when teaching Pre-school children?
I am very interested in seeing the opinions and the research you find regarding;
ReplyDeleteIn a Creative Movement Class for Pre-school children, should a teacher correct a child's behaviour or movement during the class or is this hindering their development?
We had this class in my own dance school and the children were very much corrected where the teacher felt needed.
I found that having this discipline from a young age that meant as the children get older they have a better understand and behaviour in the classes, not just dance but also school.
Kirsty.
I like how you touched on imagery as a question to explore - as I think that gives you lots of leeway to branch into different subheadings. Imagery could possibly link in the mentality side of things too.
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Like Eleanor i agree that the imagery question could give you many areas of scope and research and could help enrich your practice.
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