{"title":"How dance promotes the development of social and emotional competence","authors":"Teresa G. Borowski","doi":"10.1080/10632913.2021.1961109","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Social and emotional competencies (SEC) are critical for success in school and life, as they include the ability to interact with others, regulate one’s emotions and behavior, solve problems, and communicate effectively. Research and practice show that dance experiences enhance social-emotional development, yet less is known about the mechanisms through which this occurs. To address this, 110 SEC and dance articles were reviewed to inform the development of a Theory of Change to explain how dance may promote SEC. Self-intimation, nonverbal expression and communication, embodied cognition and learning, synchrony, and a supportive learning environment emerged as the key components of dance practice that may facilitate SEC. Evidence for these components and research, practice, and policy implications are discussed.","PeriodicalId":37632,"journal":{"name":"Arts Education Policy Review","volume":"124 1","pages":"157 - 170"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0000,"publicationDate":"2021-08-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"5","resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":null,"PeriodicalName":"Arts Education Policy Review","FirstCategoryId":"1085","ListUrlMain":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10632913.2021.1961109","RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":null,"ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":null,"EPubDate":"","PubModel":"","JCR":"Q1","JCRName":"Arts and Humanities","Score":null,"Total":0}
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Abstract
Abstract Social and emotional competencies (SEC) are critical for success in school and life, as they include the ability to interact with others, regulate one’s emotions and behavior, solve problems, and communicate effectively. Research and practice show that dance experiences enhance social-emotional development, yet less is known about the mechanisms through which this occurs. To address this, 110 SEC and dance articles were reviewed to inform the development of a Theory of Change to explain how dance may promote SEC. Self-intimation, nonverbal expression and communication, embodied cognition and learning, synchrony, and a supportive learning environment emerged as the key components of dance practice that may facilitate SEC. Evidence for these components and research, practice, and policy implications are discussed.
期刊介绍:
Arts Education Policy Review ( AEPR) presents discussion of major policy issues in arts education in the United States and throughout the world. Addressing education in music, visual arts, theatre, and dance, the journal presents a variety of views and emphasizes critical analysis. Its goal is to produce the most comprehensive and rigorous exchange of ideas available on arts education policy. Policy examinations from multiple viewpoints are a valuable resource not only for arts educators, but also for administrators, policy analysts, advocacy groups, parents, and audiences—all those involved in the arts and concerned about their role in education. AEPR focuses on analyses and recommendations focused on policy. The goal of any article should not be description or celebration (although reports of successful programs could be part of an article). Any article focused on a program (or programs) should address why something works or does not work, how it works, how it could work better, and most important, what various policy stakeholders (from teachers to legislators) can do about it. AEPR does not promote individuals, institutions, methods, or products. It does not aim to repeat commonplace ideas. Editors want articles that show originality, probe deeply, and take discussion beyond common wisdom and familiar rhetoric. Articles that merely restate the importance of arts education, call attention to the existence of issues long since addressed, or repeat standard solutions will not be accepted.