Exploring the Factors of Instructional Competence as Perceived by Ballet Instructors Ha Seungsoo Adviser : Prof. Kim Hyouwoo Major in Physical Education Graduate School of Education, Chosun University This study aimed to explore the factors of instruc...
Exploring the Factors of Instructional Competence as Perceived by Ballet Instructors Ha Seungsoo Adviser : Prof. Kim Hyouwoo Major in Physical Education Graduate School of Education, Chosun University This study aimed to explore the factors of instructional competence perceived as important by ballet instructors and to provide foundational data for improving the quality of ballet education and strengthening the professionalism of ballet instructors. As ballet is a complex physical art that requires both technical precision and artistic expression, ballet instructors are expected to perform multifaceted roles that extend beyond the simple transmission of movement skills. They are required to support learners’ physical development, emotional stability, and artistic growth in an integrated manner. Nevertheless, previous studies have tended to focus mainly on technical instruction or individual teaching experience, and there has been limited research systematically examining the components of instructional competence required in actual ballet education settings. This study adopted a qualitative research design. In-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted with five excellent ballet instructors who were actively engaged in teaching in the field. The collected data were analyzed using inductive content analysis. In order to enhance the credibility and validity of the findings, triangulation, member checking, expert review, and researcher reflection were employed throughout the research process. The findings indicated that instructional competence in ballet education should be understood as an integrated and multidimensional construct. Five major categories were identified: understanding and managing learners, learner-centered instructional strategies, interaction and communication styles, reinforcement of instructor professionalism, and self-management and exemplary character. These findings suggest that ballet instructors are not merely technical trainers, but holistic educators who facilitate learners’ comprehensive growth. In conclusion, this study broadens the understanding of instructional competence in ballet education and provides practical implications for the development of ballet instructor education and training programs.