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Movement Based Experiential Learning and Competency Development in Dance/Movement Therapy Graduate Education: Early Practitioner Perspectives
American journal of dance therapy, v 43(2), pp 188-222
01 Dec 2021
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Abstract
Experiential classes that use dance/movement as the primary means of learning are universal in dance/movement therapy (DMT) graduate education programs in the United States. Yet, there have been no studies to determine what competencies develop in movement based experiential classes in DMT education. This is a report of a qualitative study that used thematic analysis to identify competencies that DMT students develop from movement based experiential learning (MBEL). Competencies identified in this study were compared to the education standards set by the American Dance Therapy Association (ADTA). As expected, MBEL was most instrumental in developing competencies for clinical practice and professional development. MBEL was less effective in developing competencies for multiculturalism and theoretical knowledge. The study identified a set of new competencies related to emotional intelligence that is not in the ADTA's standards and is unique to student experiences in MBEL. This study focused on the student perspective, which can help address some of the weaknesses of current education practices. The article ends with the benefits and limitations of a competence based education for DMT.
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- Title
- Movement Based Experiential Learning and Competency Development in Dance/Movement Therapy Graduate Education: Early Practitioner Perspectives
- Creators
- Eri Millrod - Drexel UniversitySherry Goodill - Drexel UniversityMiriam Giguere - Drexel UniversityGirija Kaimal - Drexel UniversityErica Wilkins - Thomas Jefferson UniversityMeg Chang - Lesley University
- Publication Details
- American journal of dance therapy, v 43(2), pp 188-222
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic-Human Sciences Press
- Number of pages
- 35
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Creative Arts Therapies; Counseling and Family Therapy; Performing Arts
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000715662700001
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85118623785
- Other Identifier
- 991019167993604721
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- Collaboration types
- Domestic collaboration
- Web of Science research areas
- Psychology, Multidisciplinary
- Rehabilitation