Development of Learning Activities Using Integrated Teaching Approach to Promote Chinese Folk Dance Abilities of Students in Art College

Rui  Zhou; Thanyaluck  Khechornphak

doi:10.60027/iarj.2026.e291924

Authors

Rui Zhou Rajabhat Maha Sarakham University, Thailand https://orcid.org/0009-0007-0897-5653
Thanyaluck Khechornphak Rajabhat Maha Sarakham University, Thailand https://orcid.org/0009-0006-7263-0441

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.60027/iarj.2026.e291924

Keywords:

Integrated Teaching Approach, Chinese Folk-dance, Dance Performance, Student Satisfaction, Cultural Heritage

Abstract

Background and Aims: With the growing integration of culture and tourism, the preservation and promotion of traditional Chinese culture—particularly folk dance—has become a priority in arts education. This study aimed to: (1) develop learning activities based on an integrated teaching approach to enhance students’ Chinese folk-dance abilities; (2) evaluate the effectiveness of these activities in improving dance performance; and (3) assess student satisfaction with the learning experience.

Methodology: The study involved 20 first-year students from the Department of Folk Dance, School of Dance, Nanjing University of the Arts, during the second semester of 2023. Research instruments included lesson plans, a Chinese folk dance ability assessment, and a student satisfaction questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including percentages, means, and standard deviations.

Results: Expert evaluation indicated that the integrated teaching approach lesson plans were highly suitable (mean = 4.42). Post-intervention assessment showed that 45% of students achieved outstanding performance, 35% met the standard, and 20% performed at a good level, with an overall average score of 80.30%. Student satisfaction with the learning activities was very high (mean = 4.80, S.D. = 0.30), with the highest ratings given to activities that developed dance skills and enhanced dance quality and fitness.

Conclusion: The integrated teaching approach proved to be a highly effective instructional strategy for improving Chinese folk-dance abilities and achieving exceptional student satisfaction. It offers a viable model for blending traditional and modern teaching methods in the preservation and advancement of cultural heritage through dance education.

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