Curriculum and Educational Implications of Teaching the Art of Dance in Nigerian Universities
| dc.contributor.author | Sunday James | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2024-07-19T17:49:09Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2024-07-19T17:49:09Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2023-07-30 | |
| dc.description | The paper discusses the curriculum implications of including and teaching the art of dance in Nigerian Universities. | |
| dc.description.abstract | Abstract A look at the curriculum of various levels of education in Nigeria (primary, secondary, and tertiary) reveals that dance is one of the smallest and most neglected elements taught within the artistic spheres. It is mostly seen and taught as an aspect of Theatre Arts. This paper takes a look at various definitions of dance according to different scholars and the importance of dance education within the school system. The paper further discusses the implications of teaching and establishment of dance departments in Nigerian universities as well as points out issues that may arise as a result of the development. It calls the attention of stakeholders in the education sector in Nigeria to the need to ensure effective dance education in theory and practice. Issues ranging from curriculum, methodology, society, infrastructure as well as personnel are raised in this paper. The philosophical approach is adopted. This paper calls for mandatoryinclusion of dance education in the curriculum of schools and recognition of it as just as important for students as other subjects. | |
| dc.description.sponsorship | Kwara State University, Malete. (Self) | |
| dc.identifier.citation | APA, 6th edition | |
| dc.identifier.issn | 2597-2847 Print. 2597-2847 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://kwasuspace.kwasu.edu.ng/handle/123456789/1675 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | AFO-A-KOM: A Journal of Culture, Performing and Visual Arts | |
| dc.relation.ispartofseries | 3; 2 | |
| dc.title | Curriculum and Educational Implications of Teaching the Art of Dance in Nigerian Universities | |
| dc.title.alternative | nil | |
| dc.type | Article |