Dans i gymnasiesärskolan
-Fem lärares tankar kring ämnet dans
DanceDance schoolSenior high school for children in special needsMovesDansDans i skolanGymnasiesärskolanRörelse
AbstractThis study examines the use of dance in the special education classes in high school. The purpose is to study the teachers? thoughts about dance within this school form. I want to see if they see any gains from having dance as a subject, and what might these be? Earlier research states that dance has a positive influence on mentally handicapped children and young people, and that it strengthens their general development. There is little research literature available, but there is an agreement that dance gives these young people a stronger self-esteem, a sense of belonging to a group, and the possibility of non-verbal communication. I have, in this study, interviewed five teachers of these special education classes. The resultants show that these teachers are positive to having dance on the schedule for these students. The gains that they mention are: an increased awareness of their own bodies, an increased self-esteem, movement, cultural understanding, a greater awareness of room and space, a sense of community, and another means of expressing themselves and communicating. In addition, they also describe dance as something that is fun.Key words: Dance, dance in school, senior high school for children in special needs, moves