Application
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan and organise classes to teach dance and movement skills to a range of target groups.
This unit applies to people working as teachers or instructors in dance schools or studios. It also applies to people responsible for teaching movement skills for recreational or remedial purposes.
At this level, teachers and instructors may be working from learning programs developed by others, and structuring session plans around those programs. Alternatively, they may be devising and conducting classes which are not based on a particular syllabus.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance Criteria Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Analyse learning environment and session requirements | 1.1 Establish learning context and organisational arrangements 1.2 Access and review learning program documentation to determine delivery requirements 1.3 Use available information and documentation to identify group and individual learner needs and learner characteristics 1.4 Follow processes to identify learner support requirements 1.5 Identify and assess constraints and risks to delivery 1.6 Confirm personal role and responsibilities in planning and delivering training with relevant personnel |
2. Prepare session plans | 2.1 Refine specific learning objectives and assessment activities according to learning program requirements, and specific needs of individual learners or target group 2.2 Generate ideas for teaching strategies using knowledge of learning principles and learning theories that reflect the requirements of classes 2.3 Evaluate existing learning resources and documented learning activities identified in learning programs for use in the specific teaching context 2.4 Develop and document session plans for each segment of learning programs to be addressed |
3. Prepare resources for sessions | 3.1 Modify and contextualise existing learning resources and learning activities to cater for particular individual learners and groups 3.2 Develop and document additional learning activities to meet specific session requirements based on the application of learning principles and individual and group learner styles 3.3 Organise and finalise learning materials required by learners in time for delivery 3.4 Identify and organise specific skills, technology and equipment needed in time for classes 3.5 Identify and organise additional resourcing to meet identified learner support as required 3.6 Confirm overall teaching plan with relevant personnel |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of the ability to develop session plans that:
cover the teaching of at least one dance or movement technique
take account of the learning environment and teaching requirements
include the required resources
cater for individual and group learner needs and characteristics
show that constraints and hazards have been identified and risks assessed and mitigated where possible.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided for each of the above points at least once.
Evidence of Knowledge
To complete the unit requirements the individual must:
explain the following learning principles:
learner-centred approaches to teaching
increasing learner independence
use of modelling and demonstration
learning process needing to reflect individual circumstances
explain the following learning styles:
auditory
visual
kinaesthetic
analytical
theoretical
activist
pragmatist
reflective
describe key aspects in the process of designing learning programs and developing session plans
describe different teaching methods and techniques appropriate to teaching dance or movement
explain how the following apply in a teaching role:
duty of care under common law
safe dance practices
reporting requirements for hazards
safe use and maintenance of audio and video replay equipment
emergency procedures
recording information and confidentiality requirements
anti-discrimination legislative requirements
describe key features of the following learning theories:
cognitive learning theory
andragogy
pedagogy
information processing
behavioural.
Assessment Conditions
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 access to:
training products, such as national training packages, documented courses or dance society syllabi and curricula.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill | Performance Criteria | Description |
Reading | 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2 | Organises and evaluates ideas and information from a range of written material |
Writing | 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2 | Completes documentation related to teaching dance or movement classes |
Oral communication | 1.6, 2.2, 3.5 | Obtains information by listening and questioning Discusses ideas and solutions |
Numeracy | 2.4 | Estimates duration of learning activities for session plans |
Navigate the world of work | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.6, 2.4, 3.3, 3.4, 3.6 | Identifies and follows procedures and expectations associated with own role Manages time efficiently |
Interact with others | 1.6, 2.2, 3.5 | Considers and values the cultural background of students and colleagues Cooperates with others and contributes to specific activities requiring joint responsibility and accountability |
Get the work done | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6 | Adopts a methodical and logical approach to the process of planning and organising dance classes Reflects group and individual learning needs and learner characteristics in session plans Organises music for dance style or movement skills being taught |
Sectors
Performing arts – dance teaching and management