Significance, Issues and Solutions in Dance Education Assessment within China Higher Education

Abstract

As China prioritizes quality education reform, the focus on individual and professional development has increased, providing more opportunities for dance enthusiasts. However, challenges exist in the current state of higher education dance programs. Proposing an assessment system is crucial for effective dance education and aligning with broader goals of comprehensive education. This study seeks to explore the evaluation methods used in dance education, focusing on examining their significance, identifying key issues, and proposing effective solutions. This study employed library research, specifically focusing on academic journals and research reports. The study's findings yield dual significance, encompassing both theoretical importance and practical contributions to the realm of dance education assessment. On one hand, the theoretical importance underscores the pivotal role of dance education in shaping higher education, contributing significantly to students' holistic development, intellectual qualities, and moral character. On the other hand, the practical contribution emphasizes the tangible impact of dance assessment on fostering comprehensive abilities, role awareness, self-identity, and intrinsic temperament among students. However, the study identifies critical issues, including unclear educational goals, weak student foundations, non-standard curriculum design with material similarity, and low teaching proficiency with outdated methods. To address these challenges, proposed solutions involve clarifying educational goals and foundations, enhancing curriculum design and teaching materials, as well as improving teaching proficiency and methods. These recommendations aim to optimize dance education, aligning it with students' needs and fostering a conducive learning environment in higher education.