무용 지도자의 전문성 형성 과정 : 근거이론 방법을 활용하여

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to explore the professionalism formation process experienced by dance instructors using grounded theory, which can contribute to the development of educational programs for talented dance instructors.<BR> Method: To achieve the purpose of the study, 12 dance instructors were selected and data were collected using in-depth interviews. The collected data were analyzed by applying open coding and the paradigm model of the background theory. Open coding resulted in 6 categories, 12 sub-categories, and 26 concepts.<BR> Results: The category of causal condition was ‘introduction to instructor’, and its sub-categories were ‘motive to be an instructor’, and ‘initial difficulties’. The category of contextual condition was ‘recent teaching environment’, and its sub-categories were ‘difficulties in recent teaching’, and ‘difference compared to the past’. The category of central phenomenon was ‘perception of lacking specialty’, and its sub-categories were ‘limits of empirical knowledge’, and ‘desire to survive’. The category of mediating condition was ‘help from people around instructors’, and its sub-categories were ‘institutional help’, and ‘help from family and acquaintances’. The category of action and interactional strategy was ‘effort for self-improvement’, and its sub-categories were ‘acquisition of theoretical knowledge’ and ‘effort to teach well’. The category of the result was ‘growth of specialty’, and its sub-categories were ‘establishment of coaching philosophy’ and ‘cultivation of instructors’ talents’.<BR> Conclusion: Hence, this study derives the key category of ‘Growing up as a dance expert through adaptation to changes in the teaching environment and steady self-development’.