Development of Academic Administration to Improve Quality of Learning for Dance Major of Sichuan Film and Television University, China

Ling Zhao; Chanthwan Soonsawad

doi:10.63944/ysz.NHE

Authors

Ling Zhao Faculty of Education, Dhonburi Rajabhat University, Thailand Author
Chanthwan Soonsawad Faculty of Education, Dhonburi Rajabhat University, Thailand Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.63944/ysz.NHE

Keywords:

Academic Administration; Dance Major; Quality of Learning

Abstract

The research objectives were 1) to study the problems and needs of academic administration to improve the quality of learning for dance major, and 2) to develop academic administration guideline to improve the quality of learning for dance major. The samples were 265 students and 32 teachers at Sichuan Film and Television University. The instrument used was 40-item, 5-point scale questionnaire validated by three experts (IOC: 0.67-1.00). The data were analyzed by quantitative methods using percentage, mean, and standard deviation, and presented through the results derived from these analyses.

The findings revealed that the highest student issues and needs were that the syllabus was outdated and did not reflect the latest dance developments (x=4.87, S.D.=0.37) and should be updated accordingly (x=4.81, S.D.=0.39); teachers reported similar concerns about the syllabus being outdated and ignoring current trends (x=4.88, S.D.=0.34) and the need for updates (x=4.84, S.D.=0.37), and The management policy for improving the quality of learning in the dance major should be the syllabus should be updated to reflect current developments in the art of dance. Dance training in the classroom should allow students to expresstheir individuality and provide personalized training programs. Teachers should provide sufficient individualized instruction and feedback to meet students' learning needs. Theories learned in the classroom should be closely related to practical application in dance creation. Textbooks and reference materials should be updated regularly to minimize reliance on outdated resources. Teachers should be aware of career development and employment trends in the dance industry to guide students' career planning.

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