List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Elements Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance Criteria Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Adhere to the Dance Industry Code of Ethics | 1.1 Comply with Dance Industry Code of Ethics when interacting with students and members of the public 1.2 Communicate with students, parents and carers in a professional manner 1.3 Inform parents or carers of the policy and procedures of school or studio 1.4 Ensure that assessment tools and procedures enable students and parents or carers to have access to accurate and honest feedback and advice when requested 1.5 Ensure that class sizes and dance school or studio facilities are appropriate to the age group and level of students and dance style being taught 1.6 Ensure that references to or comparisons with the services of others are fair and balanced 1.7 Avoid situations that may lead to a conflict of interest |
2. Apply professional business practice | 2.1 Report medical concerns along with referral recommendations to relevant personnel 2.2 Comply with statutory requirements regarding student confidentiality and duty of care 2.3 Distribute only promotional material that contains factual statements, the accuracy of which can be verified 2.4 Set up and use effective systems for managing budgets, finance and paperwork associated with own practice as a teacher 2.5 Demonstrate effective support services |
3. Conduct teaching practice in an ethical manner | 3.1 Uphold and enhance the reputation of the dance teaching profession 3.2 Ensure no attempt is made to influence or intimidate examiner at an examination or judge at a competition 3.3 Act with impartiality in any assessment or judging role 3.4 Act in an ethical manner with regard to other dance schools when conducting student recruitment campaigns |
4. Work effectively with others | 4.1 Communicate with others in a way that engenders respect 4.2 Share information and ideas in a timely fashion to enhance work outcomes 4.3 Seek information and ideas from others as required to assist achievement of work requirements 4.4 Observe linguistic and cultural protocols when communicating with others 4.5 Seek feedback from relevant personnel on own teaching practice and incorporate constructive suggestions into continuous improvement strategies |
Evidence of the ability to:
adhere to the Dance Industry Code of Ethics in a dance teaching environment
work collaboratively with others in a dance teaching and professional development context
manage the personal, promotional and financial aspects of working as a dance teacher
communicate effectively and constructively with students, parents and carers.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided for each of the above points at least once.
To complete the unit requirements the individual must:
explain key aspects of the following in relation to teaching dance:
Dance Industry Code of Ethics
Australian Guidelines for Dance Teachers
accessing resources, equipment and support services for learners with specific needs
organisational record management system and reporting requirements
duty of care under common law
safe dance practice
hazard reporting requirements
safe use and maintenance of equipment
emergency procedures
sources of work health and safety (WHS) information
demonstrate knowledge of commonwealth and state or territory requirements related to teaching dance with regard to:
WHS standards
recording information and confidentiality requirements
equal opportunity
racial vilification
disability discrimination.
Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include:
interaction and collaboration with others involved in dance teaching
access to industry networks and information.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.