Proponent/Claimant

Maria Celeste F. Ripalda, Ph.D.

Abstract

The  research  determined  the  Physical  Education  (PE)  Teachers’  dance  and choreography  competence  among  government  owned  higher  education  institutions (HEIs)  in  Eastern  Visayas  Region,  Philippines.  These  competences  include  subject matter,    pedagogy,    assessment,    guidance,    classroom    management    for    dance competence,  dance  techniques,  leadership,  creativity  and  discipline  on  choreography competence.  The  study  also  examined  the  degree  of  association  between  the  level  of dance   and   choreography   competences   among   PE Teachers,   and   investigated   the problems encountered by the PE Teachers in doing dance choreography. A descriptive survey  research  design  was  used  as  the  main  data  gathering  tool.  A  Focus  Group Discussion  (FGD)  was  also  conducted  to  triangulate  the  validityand  reliability  of  the generated  information.  The  study  was  implemented  in  ten  HEIs  with  forty  university PE  Teachers  as  research  respondents.  Findings  revealed  that  PE  Teachers  in  the  study area  are  very  competent  in  dance.  They  know  what  they  are  teaching, knowhow  to teach, evaluate, guide students and has classroom management. The same hold true for PE  Teachers  dance  choreography  competence.  They  can  discipline  their  students  and know  the  dance  technique  of  the  dance  type  they  teach.  They  possess  the  knowledge and  the  skills  along  the  courses  they  teach.  The  finding  also  indicated  a  significant direct  relationship  between  dance  and  choreography  competences  among  tertiary  PE Teachers.   The   most   common   problem   encountered   by   PE   Teachers   in   doing choreography is on the attitude of the dancers while least common problem pertains to the age of the students where older students are hesitant than the younger ones when told  to  perform.  Notwithstanding  the  various  encountered  problems,  PE  Teachers  are still very competent and resourceful with lots of initiatives on how to deliver their tasks in teaching  dance  choreography.  They  possess  love  and  passion toward  their  jobs  and willing to pursue what needs to be accomplished.

Name of Research Journal

European Journal of Physical Education and Sport Science

Volume and Issue No.

Vol. 5, No. 9 ISSN: 2501-1235

Date/Year of Publication

June 14, 2019

Citation

Ripalda, M. C. F. (2019). Dance and choreography competence of university physical education teachers. European Journal of Physical Education and Sport Science.