Improving Creativity Through Development of Dance Learning Models for Teachers in Junior High Schools in Bandung

Abstract

The empathy and seriousness of the teachers in Junior High Schools in developing the creativity of Dance Education in particular is felt to be lacking. In general, teachers tend to have difficulties in developing innovative learning concepts. Traditional learning becomes a dominating habit. As a result, learning is less meaningful. Understanding in learning is neglected. There were no learning innovations that stimulated students to think creatively and innovatively, which ultimately led to the low quality of learning outcomes. This research stimulates the ability of teachers to develop their creativity in designing innovative, creative and fun learning. Specifically, to explore the ability of Dance Arts teachers to organize the ability to teach dance creations, starting from the preparation of learning scenarios, developing models, based on comprehensive reference sources. This study aims to develop a learning model for dance education through creativity applied by junior high school teachers. This research is expected to help teachers gain experience in designing dance learning models that can be used in the learning process in their respective schools, which has an impact on students' creativity. The formulation of the learning model based on the creativity of the teacher is expected to foster various aesthetic and cultural sensitivities that function to assist the development of students in terms of intellectual, emotional, and spiritual.