Ethical Dilemmas in Dance Education: Case Studies on Humanizing Dance Pedagogy - Paperback

by Doug Risner (Editor), Karen Schupp (Editor)

The first of its kind, this volume presents research-based fictionalized case studies from experts in the field of dance education, examining theory and practice developed from real-world scenarios that call for ethical decision-making. Dilemmas faced by dance educators in the studio, on stage, in recreation centers and correctional facilities, and on social media are explored, accompanied by activities for humanizing dance pedagogy.

These challenges converge from educational policies and mandates developed over the past two decades, including teacher-proof "scripted" curriculum, high-stakes testing, standardization, and methods-centered teacher preparation; difficulties are often perpetuated by those who want to make change happen but do not know how.

Author Biography

Doug Risner is professor of dance and distinguished faculty fellow at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. Karen Schupp is associate professor of dance and associate director of dance in the Herberger Institute School of Film, Dance and Theatre at Arizona State University.