Observasi Pendidikan Seni Tari SD

Summary

In an insightful interview, Ibuel shares her experiences as a dance teacher, detailing her training at SKP Kendal and the challenges she faces in teaching dance at the elementary school level. Despite limited resources and student support, she emphasizes the importance of integrating dance into other subjects, like thematic learning, to make education more engaging. Ibuel hopes for a future where dance education is more valued and supported, highlighting the need for skilled trainers and better resources to enhance students' learning experiences.

Takeaways

• 😀 The teacher, Ibuel, began dance training in 2023 at SKP, Kendal, as part of an educational curriculum initiative.
• 😀 Ibuel's motivation for attending dance training was to be prepared to teach dance as part of a broader curriculum requirement.
• 😀 The teacher struggled with memorizing dance movements and their names, despite understanding the motions themselves.
• 😀 The dance training significantly impacted Ibuel's teaching, providing the knowledge and skills to teach dance in school.
• 😀 One of the main challenges in teaching dance was the limited ability of students to dance according to formal dance rules, despite their enthusiasm.
• 😀 The local community in Ibuel's school area, which is largely agricultural, lacks strong support for arts education, making it difficult to develop children's dance skills.
• 😀 The school has basic facilities like a library room for practice, but lacks specific tools or equipment for dance education.
• 😀 Students tend to respond positively to dance activities, showing more enthusiasm for dance than other subjects like mathematics.
• 😀 The school supports arts activities, but there is a lack of talented students in dance due to the underdeveloped arts environment in the community.
• 😀 Ibuel emphasizes the importance of art education, including dance, for elementary students, as it helps them develop both culturally and physically.
• 😀 To improve dance education in schools, Ibuel suggests collaborating with external experts who can offer specialized training to ensure effective learning.

Q & A

What motivated you to start dance training?

The initial motivation was the implementation of the independent curriculum in their educational unit, which required them to be ready for teaching. They saw it as an opportunity to learn and prepare for teaching dance as part of their curriculum.

What challenges did you face during the dance training?

The main challenge was memorizing the names and types of dance movements. While the interviewee knew how to perform the movements, remembering the specific names was difficult.

How did the dance training impact your teaching at school?

The training enabled them to teach dance more effectively, as they were able to integrate it into their curriculum. It helped in the learning process, as they could now teach the art of dance they had learned during training.

Was the process of implementing dance in the classroom difficult?

Yes, it was challenging. The teacher mentioned that the classroom environment was classical, meaning students often imitated the teacher’s movements rather than fully understanding the techniques. This made it hard to implement more structured learning.

Have you integrated dance into other subjects?

Yes, dance was integrated into other learning activities. For example, dance was used when teaching about the metamorphosis of butterflies, where students performed simple movements representing different stages like caterpillars, cocoons, and butterflies.

What are the main obstacles in teaching art and dance at the elementary level?

A significant obstacle is that many students come from environments where art and dance are not emphasized. Additionally, there is a lack of support from parents, and the students often lack the foundational skills needed for more complex dance techniques.

How do students respond to dance activities?

Students enjoy dance activities as they find them more engaging and fun compared to subjects like mathematics. Dance allows them to be active, work in groups, and express themselves, which they find more enjoyable.

Is there any support from the school for dance activities?

While the school supports all activities, the challenge lies in the fact that there are no students with strong talent in dance, largely due to the environment not fostering those skills.

How important is sanitation education for elementary students?

Sanitation education is important, as it contributes to overall student well-being and safety. The interviewee emphasizes that education in the arts, including dance, is equally important and should be treated with the same level of attention.

What benefits can students gain from learning dance?

Through dance learning, students gain cultural knowledge by learning about regional dances from various parts of Indonesia. They also develop coordination, discipline, and a deeper understanding of different artistic movements.

What is your hope for the future of dance education in schools?

The interviewee hopes that dance education will be given more attention, just like fine arts and music. They believe that competent teachers in dance are rare, and there is a need for more support and development in dance education.

What needs to be improved for effective dance learning in schools?

To improve dance learning, schools should collaborate with external trainers who are experts in the field. This would ensure that students receive high-quality training and that dance education is more structured and meaningful.