Assessor Resource

CUADTM509
Refine professional practice as a dance teacher

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply professional and ethical business practices and refine dance teaching methodologies.

This unit applies to those working at a senior level as teachers or instructors in a dance school or studio. They could be employed by the school or offer their services on a freelance basis.

At this level, teachers and instructors are expected to display initiative and judgement and apply cognitive and communication skills to identify, analyse, synthesise and act on information from a variety of sources. Applying the skills and knowledge in this unit is a largely self-directed activity, but may involve some mentored guidance.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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.


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

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.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Comply with Dance Industry Code of Ethics when interacting with students and members of the public 
Communicate with students, parents and carers in a professional manner 
Inform parents or carers of the policy and procedures of school or studio 
Ensure that assessment tools and procedures enable students and parents or carers to have access to accurate and honest feedback and advice when requested 
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 
Ensure that references to or comparisons with the services of others are fair and balanced 
Avoid situations that may lead to a conflict of interest 
Report medical concerns along with referral recommendations to relevant personnel 
Comply with statutory requirements regarding student confidentiality and duty of care 
Distribute only promotional material that contains factual statements, the accuracy of which can be verified 
Set up and use effective systems for managing budgets, finance and paperwork associated with own practice as a teacher 
Demonstrate effective support services 
Uphold and enhance the reputation of the dance teaching profession 
Ensure no attempt is made to influence or intimidate examiner at an examination or judge at a competition 
Act with impartiality in any assessment or judging role 
Act in an ethical manner with regard to other dance schools when conducting student recruitment campaigns 
Communicate with others in a way that engenders respect 
Share information and ideas in a timely fashion to enhance work outcomes 
Seek information and ideas from others as required to assist achievement of work requirements 
Observe linguistic and cultural protocols when communicating with others 
Seek feedback from relevant personnel on own teaching practice and incorporate constructive suggestions into continuous improvement strategies 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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