Objectives may include: | specified learning outcomesclass learning needsindividual learning needsspecific learning activitiespractice opportunities e.g. practicum or supervised teachingformative assessment opportunities. |
Expectations may relate to: | those of the teacher in relation to students and classesthose of students and classes in relation to teachersindividual and group behaviour, including:mutual respectsensitivity to needs of otherssensitivity to culture, ethics and genderpractising inclusivity in group workuse of appropriate languageexpectations of commitment to learning process, learner motivation and participation expectations of interesting and engaging teaching expectations of a safe, secure learning environment. |
Requirements may include: | a safe, secure learning environmentappropriate behaviourmaintaining progress attendanceassessment, including:points at which assessments will occuridentified assessment activities as part of learning experienceOHS, such as: reporting requirements for hazardssafe use and maintenance of equipmentemergency proceduressources of OHS informationnames of key workplace persons with OHS roles and responsibilitiesOHS policy and procedures relevant to the learning environmentsafe dance or movement practice. |
Learning principles must include: | those associated with teaching different age groups, such as:5 to 10 year olds11 to 14 year olds15 to 18 year oldspeople aged over 19. |
Learning principles may relate to: | interpreting non-verbal messages and use of modellinglearner-centred approaches to teachingincreasing learner independencesupportive and productive learning environmentreflecting students’ needs, backgrounds, perspectives and interests in learning programschallenging students and supporting them to develop deep levels of thinking and applicationmaking assessment practices an integral part of teaching and learninglearning connecting strongly with communities and practice beyond the classroomstudent characteristics, such as:language, literacy and numeracy requirementsspecific needs, such as:people with different access requirementsphysicalpsychologicalpast learning experienceslevel of maturitycultural background and needs. |
Classesmay relate to: | any style of dancephysical coordinationcreative body movements in response to musicmovements, such as:bendingkicksstretcheshopsjumpslandingrollingskippingturningtwistingtechniques related to movement philosophies, such as:Alexander techniqueBartenieff fundamentalsFeldenkrais methodIdeokinesisPilatesyogaThera-Band. |
Diversitymay include: | agegendercultureethnicitydisabilityattitudes and reasons for learningpeople with different access requirements. |
Teaching methods may include: | explaininglock steplearner-pacedlearning by teachingmixed pacequestioningtaking into account people with different access requirementsteacher-centred and student-centred, such as: demonstration or modellinginstructionpractice opportunitiesenabling and supporting effective learner participation. |
Technology and equipment may include: | CD playerDVD or video equipmenttelevision or screendata projector and computerwhiteboard or blackboardbutcher’s papertechnical equipment relevant to specific technical areas. |
Teaching skills may include: | preparing teaching aids speaking with appropriate tone and pitchusing appropriate languageencouraging and dealing appropriately with questionsshowing enthusiasm for lessonsmaking direct eye contact to create direct pathway between students and self (may be culturally inappropriate for some groups)demonstrating confidencesupporting learners to enable progress from simple to more complex tasks and concepts. |
Group facilitation skillsmay include: | ensuring that every individual has an opportunity for participation and inputmaintaining group cohesionencouraging rapport between class membersmanaging group dynamicsobserving and interpreting behaviour that puts others at riskfacilitating group interaction. |
Basic structure of the body includes: | systems, such as:skeletalarticularmuscularcirculatorynervous. |
Warm-up and cool-down procedures may include: | stretchingjoint-mobility exercisesflexibility exercisesaerobic activitiesanaerobic exercisescoordinated breathing activities floor work. |
Safe dance and movement practicesmay include: | correct execution of dance or movement stepsappropriate clothing and footweardoing exercises and performing routines on flooring appropriate to genre and style of dance, including:sprung softwoodtarkettsprung parquettongue and groove hardwoodresined for ballroom and Latin dancenon-slip for balletwood for tap and Spanishhealthy nutrition and dietunderstanding the body’s capabilities and limitations, including:alignmentflexibility (mobility)strength (stability)cardiorespiratory endurancemuscular endurancewarm-up and cool-down procedures, such as:gentle stretchaerobic exercisesanaerobic exercisesbreathing exercises. |
Common injuriesmay relate to: | lower backanklesfeetkneesmuscles and tendonsligamentsjointsstress fractures. |
Injury management strategiesmay relate to: | injury recovery and rehabilitation procedurescorrect use of basic first aid proceduresuse of compression, elevation, rest and ice (CERI) in case of soft tissue injuryreferral to sources of professional assistance, such as:general and specialist practitionersrehabilitation therapists, such as:PilatesAlexander techniquechiropractorsyogaosteopathsphysiotherapistsmassage. |
Unanticipated situations may include: | equipment malfunctionaccommodating the needs of students experiencing difficulties with learning for reasons, such as:English language, literacy and numeracy difficultiesphysical or sensory difficultiessocioemotional difficulties. |
Inappropriate behaviour may include: | violent or inappropriate languageverbal or physical abusebullyinginsensitive verbal or physical behaviour towards other students or teachers, such as:culturalracialdisabilitygenderdominant or overbearing behaviourdisruptive behaviournon-compliance with safety instructions. |
Reflecting on own performance may include: | thinking through lesson requirementsasking key questionsreviewing achievementsanalysing difficulties. |