Program To Enhance Dance Teachers' Competency In Dance Department, Zhengzhou Sias University

Abstract

The objectives of this research were: 1) To investigate the components of dance teachers' competency in dance department, Zhengzhou Sias University. 2) To explore the context and program for dance teachers' competency in dance department, Zhengzhou Sias University. 3) To design and construct the program to enhance dance teachers' competency in dance department, Zhengzhou Sias University. 4) To study the effect of the program to enhance dance teachers' competency in dance department, Zhengzhou Sias University. The research method was divided into 4 Stages: Stage 1 was to investigate the components of dance teachers' competency in dance department, Zhengzhou Sias University. Stage 2 was to explore the context and guideline for dance teachers' competency in dance department, Zhengzhou Sias University. There were 19 samples from Zhengzhou Sias University. The research instrument was 5-point estimation scale questionnaire. Stage 3 was to design and construct the program to enhance dance teachers' competency in dance department, Zhengzhou Sias University. The informant groups consisted of 5 experts and assessed the program. The research instruments were questionnaire, interview forms, and assessment forms. The statistics used for data analysis were percentage, mean, standard deviation, and the need index. Stage 4 was to study the effect of the program to enhance dance teachers' competency in dance department, Zhengzhou Sias University. A comparative study of the competencies of 19 dance teachers was conducted through a 15-day program implementation to validate the effectiveness of the program. The results revealed that:

1. The competency of dance teachers in the dance department of Zhengzhou Sias University included: 1) professional ethics, 2) teaching ability, 3) professional skills, and 4) research ability.

2. The current status of the competencies of dance teachers in the dance department of Zhengzhou Sias University was overall at a moderate level, while the desired level was relatively high. Need assessment (PNI) was ranked from high to low as follows: 1. Research ability, 2. Teaching ability, 3. Professional skills, and 4. Professional ethics. The research results indicate that there is significant room for improvement in the dance teachers' competency in dance department, Zhengzhou Sias University.

3. Based on the research results from the first two stages, the program plan consisted of five elements: 1. Principles, 2. Objectives, 3. Content, 4. Development process, and 5. Evaluation. The program was assessed by the experts. The results showed that it was appropriateness, accuracy and feasibility were the highest level.

4. The research results indicated that before the program, trainees had a moderate overall ability with gaps in professional ethics, course design awareness, dance creation skills, and innovation ability. After the program, these issues were addressed, leading to significant improvements in professional ethics, teaching ability, professional skills, and research skills, especially in professional and research skills. Experts highly praised the training, and trainees reported significant positive impacts on their professional development.

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