Formats and tools
- Unit Description
- Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
- Assessment Tool
- an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
- Assessment Template
- generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
- Assessment Matrix
- a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
- Wiki Markup
- mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
- Evidence Guide
- create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
- Competency Mapping Template
- Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
- Observation Checklist
- create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)
- Self Assessment Survey
- A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
- Moodle Outcomes
- Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
- Registered Training Organisations
- Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver CUADAN505A, 'Refine contemporary dance technique'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Refine contemporary dance technique' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Maintain a physical conditioning program | 1.1. Set realistic physical conditioning goals aimed at improving own dance technique 1.2. Apply a range of techniques to improve stamina, strength and flexibility 1.3. Identify risk factors that may inhibit the achievement of goals and seek professional advice as required 1.4. Take fatigue, personal limitations and boundaries into account when undertaking physical conditioning program 1.5. Always perform warm-up and cool-down activities in conjunction with dance activities |
2. Practise contemporary dance technique of increasing difficulty | 2.1. Apply a high level of concentration, facility and expertise to increasingly difficult contemporary dance technique in each section of class work 2.2. Develop increasingly complex performance attributes 2.3. Apply principles of alignment with power, flexibility, coordination and cardiovascular endurance throughout classes 2.4. Show developed strength and complexity in footwork 2.5. Develop appreciation of timing and weight centring when working with a partner |
3. Develop physical learning and adaptability skills | 3.1. Comprehend and reproduce new and complex movement sequences that demand different spatial orientations and changes in speed 3.2. Incorporate choreographic skills into relevant sections of class work 3.3. Review personal goals taking into account individual attributes and expectations of the profession 3.4. Refine improvisational skills through an ever expanding movement vocabulary and spontaneity in response to various stimuli |
4. Execute sequences of a high level of difficulty | 4.1. Practise repertoire with an increased awareness of and attention to rhythms and time signatures commonly used in contemporary dance 4.2. Execute group work with a high sense of cohesion 4.3. Execute extended sequences to right and left sides without prompting 4.4. Incorporate unseen combinations with speed and verve 4.5. Perform with a clear sense of personal style while understanding and demonstrating the stylistic differences in a range of contemporary styles and approaches 4.6. Accomplish solo work with a developing sense of musical individuality 4.7. Present sequences with a high level of artistry and assurance across |
5. Maintain expertise | 5.1. Apply professional work ethic to all practice and performance activities 5.2. Incorporate injury-prevention techniques into all dance and movement activities 5.3. Use feedback from teachers and mentors to identify and develop ways to improve own contemporary dance technique as well as group work 5.4. Regularly view performances by industry practitioners as a way of sourcing new ideas and trends, maintaining motivation, and improving own technique |