스토리텔링 기법을 통한 유아무용교육 프로그램 개발

Abstract

The main purpose of this study was to develop a dance education program for infants, utilizing the storytelling technique. In order to do this, an investigation on how dance lessons were implemented in early childhood educational institutions was conducted. The characteristics of the dance program are as follows: First, it was created to promote holistic development through physical movement and develop a positive self-concept as they were offered a chance to interact and communicate with the instructor in the class. Second, the instructor rarely intervened in developing the infant's creativity. Third, the infants were able to immerse themselves and concentrate in the story through the storytelling technique. Since the course intended to increase the infants’ creativity and thinking ability, the continued expression through physical movement made the infants appreciate dance while developing their sense of rhythm. Fourth, the program intended to develop the infants’ socialization ability with their peers through feedback. Such intervention helped them develop self-esteem and cultivate positive attitudes through the dance class. And fifth, the dance class intended to develop the infant's cognitive ability through problem-solving and communication with their peers. Also, it promoted comprehensive development by stimulating educational motivation using physical expression of creative ideas.