The purpose of this study is to develop and to apply Korean traditional dance lesson program for future new silver generation.
For the first step of developing Korean traditional dance lesson program, related literature research was carried out with consideration of demand of Korean traditional dance and characteristics of learning nature of elder generation. For the second step, total 18 videos were analyzed and basic movement systems of Korean traditional dance were developed to establish detailed education program. Then, program was restructured based on the learning capabilities of new silver generation and ultimately Korean traditional dance education program was finalized in conjunction with the purpose and goal of education, education content, education method and supplementary material. Developed Korean traditional dance education program was applied to new silver generation from April 2012 to March 2013 for one year duration. Detailed research results are following;
First, based on the purpose and the goal of Korean traditional dance education for new silver generation, target for this study was set as “Self-realization and improvement of quality of life, maintaining health and promoting friendship by voluntary participation for Korea traditional dance program and ultimately preparing opportunity for participating social activity by developing self-confidence through participating of performance.” In order to achieve this target, short-term goal and long-term goal were actualized and detailed cognitive, affective, physical target was set.
Second, in order to select Korean traditional dance education content, basic forms of Korean traditional dance movements were developed. Total 36 motions for the upper body and 21 motions for the lower body were selected. Upper body motions were classified into three categories; stop motion, movement motion, and connection motion. Lower body motions were classified into four categories; standstill motion, movement motion, spinning motion and jumping motion. Education contents were selected and structured based on the principle of validity, principle of primary of educational transfer, principle of consistency, principle of sequence and principle of integrity. For the pre-requisite of composition of content, contents were classified based on the difficulty. Upper and lower body motions were classified into five difficulty levels. Especially, additional movement to familiarize basic feet movement was added to lower body motion.
Third, for effective education of Korean dance lesson program for new silver generation, five education methods are proposed for this research and supplementary materials are developed. First method is reducing pressure from lesson by developing close relationship with learners. Second method is improvement of self-confidence and sense of accomplishment by proposing short-term learning assignment. Third method is providing sufficient practicing time through exercising each single movement. Fourth method is active and positive attitude for accepting any feedback and re-assigning role accordingly. Last method is attending unofficial dance activities and participating dance related event. Supplementary materials were posted and shared through internet by means of video.
Fourth, Korean dance lesson program developed from this research was structured as 12 weeks program of individual movement assignment and basic folk song movement. Especially, difficulty level of basic folk song movements were between 4 and 5 with “Jindo Arirang”, “Boat Song”, “Nodel Riverside”, “Tae-Pyung Ga”. For each song, 3 months were allowed for learning period. In addition to these folk song movements, Chun An Samgury dance was developed for official event.
Fifth, noticeable psychological satisfaction was indicated through questionnaire by applying Korean dance lesson program for new silver generation. Especially, dance with folk song refreshed mood, encouraged harmonization with other members, maintained and enhanced health condition, improved desire for new knowledge, felt sense of accomplishment and experienced artistic and esthetic experience.
Sixth, by applying Korean dance lesson program for new silver generation to actual lesson, positive feedback was given from overall questionnaire which contains question regarding level of satisfaction for performance through the program, level of satisfaction, level of exercise, usage of music, overall duration of folk song dance program, duration of training time, rhythm and tempo of folk song used for the program, intention of continuous participation.
Seventh, survey was carried out to verify level of satisfaction by participation of official dance related event during the Korean dance lesson program for new silver generation. High level of satisfaction was shown in aspect of watching diverse programs from other participants, stimulating sense of object, providing opportunity for self-reflection and increasing motivation for continuous exercise. However, low level of satisfaction was shown is aspect of stage make-up and pressure from making mistake.
Based on the outcome of this research, it can be confirmed that the level of difficulty and education duration was set properly for this Korean dance lesson program for new silver generation. In addition, stimulating continuous interest and encouraging strong will for consistent participation for the program confirms appropriateness of Korean dance lesson program for new silver generation.