Overview

The Dance teaching area prepares preservice teachers to plan, teach and assess engaging and inclusive dance learning experiences. Dance is explored as an embodied art form through which students express ideas, communicate meaning and develop creativity.

Preservice teachers develop knowledge of key concepts, including the elements of body, action, space, time and dynamics, and apply these within curriculum contexts. The teaching area emphasises culturally responsive and inclusive pedagogies, enabling graduates to support diverse learners and create meaningful learning in primary and secondary classrooms.

Career opportunities

Includes:

  • Secondary school teacher (Dance)
  • Primary school teacher with a specialisation in The Arts (Dance)
  • Performing arts teacher or coordinator in schools
  • Community dance educator or arts facilitator
  • Arts program coordinator in schools or community organisations
  • Dance studio instructor or curriculum developer
  • Arts education specialist or consultant
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Completion requirements

Students in the following courses must complete:

  • Master of Teaching (Secondary)
  • Master of Teaching (Secondary) (Internship)
  • Master of Teaching (Secondary) (Leading Learning)
  • Master of Teaching (Secondary) /Graduate Certificate in Religious Education


  • 20 cp from Dance Postgraduate Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment (CPA) units (Part A)


Part A.1 AND Part A.2

    Part A.1 : Junior Secondary CPA unit

    Complete exactly 10 credit points from the following:

  • EDDA550Pedagogical Studies in Dance (7 to 10)10 CP

    • Part A.2 : Senior Secondary CPA unit

    Complete exactly 10 credit points from the following:

  • EDCU650Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment for Senior Studies 110 CP

    Study as part of the First Teaching Area

  • EDCU651Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment for Senior Studies 210 CP

    Study as part of the Second Teaching Area

  • EDCU652Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment for Senior Studies 310 CP

    Study as part of the Second Teaching Area

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