Enhancing Dance Pedagogy: A Study of Theoretical and Procedural Knowledge in Philippine Folk Dances among BPEd Students of the University of Eastern Philippines System

Abstract

This study examines the theoretical and procedural knowledge in Philippine folk dances among BPEd students of the University of Eastern Philippines System as basis for enhancing dance pedagogy. Using a descriptive-correlational design, 103 randomly selected students participated, with data gathered through a questionnaire and performance evaluation and analyzed using SPSS. Findings indicate that respondents possess good general knowledge of folk dance history, classification, and terminology, while their ability to identify dance types and use props was rated very good; knowledge of folk-dance costumes was good. However, their theoretical knowledge of dance step patterns and procedural knowledge, assessed through the execution of dance movements, was rated fair. These results underscore the need to enhance curricular programs to improve both theoretical and procedural knowledge, ensuring the academic excellence of BPEd students in physical education and dance instruction.