Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ546658
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1996
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ISSN: ISSN-1063-2913
Critical Pedagogical Theory and the Dance Educator.
Ottey, Sherilyn D.
Arts Education Policy Review, v98 n2 p31-39 Nov-Dec 1996
Constructs a theory of dance education based on critical pedagogy theory (CPT). CPT views education as a liberating rather than an oppressive force. Defines and elaborates various components and approaches for establishing critical methodologies in the dance classroom. These mostly concern empowering the student and developing a critical consciousness. (MJP)
Descriptors: Art Education, Critical Thinking, Dance Education, Discipline Based Art Education, Educational Philosophy, Educational Practices, Educational Theories, Educational Trends, Elementary Secondary Education, Humanistic Education, Learner Controlled Instruction, Progressive Education, Self Actualization
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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