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 CUADAN607, 'Extend contemporary dance technique to a professional level'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Extend contemporary dance technique to a professional level' 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
Elements Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance Criteria Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Excel at a physical conditioning program | 1.1 Meet physical conditioning requirements of professional dance work 1.2 Demonstrate ongoing stamina, strength, cardiovascular endurance and flexibility 1.3 Minimise risk factors that inhibit the achievement of goals and seek professional assistance when required 1.4 Observe safe dance practice by performing warm-up and warm-down activities in conjunction with dance activities |
2. Execute a professional level of artistry and presentation in practice sessions | 2.1 Apply a professional level of concentration and expertise to refine extended contemporary dance technique in each section of class work 2.2 Develop complex performance attributes and quality of movement in sequences of extended difficulty 2.3 Show strength, precision and complexity in all aspects of footwork 2.4 Exhibit professionalism and adaptability to incorporate unseen combinations with speed and verve 2.5 Refine techniques for working with a partner 2.6 Demonstrate through ongoing technical strength, diversity and refinement, evidence of advanced self-correction and concentrated response to feedback |
3. Extend improvisation techniques | 3.1 Practise improvisation tasks of increasing complexity and diversity 3.2 Apply an ever-expanding movement vocabulary and spontaneity in response to various stimuli 3.3 Achieve a mature performance quality through improvised solos and scored group work 3.4 Use a wide range of improvisation skills to extend choreographic possibilities |
4. Practise complex contemporary dance movement sequences | 4.1 Practise complex movements with increased attention to rhythms and time signatures commonly used in contemporary dance 4.2 Convey a high level of spatial awareness appropriate to solo and group work 4.3 Execute group work with a professional sense of cohesion, and solo work demonstrating strong musical individuality 4.4 Present variations and complex movement sequences with a high level of stage presence and confidence across contemporary dance styles |
5. Develop professional practice | 5.1 Refine professional work ethic and knowledge of contemporary dance history and trends 5.2 In consultation with teachers and mentors, develop realistic parameters for extending scope of performance practice 5.3 Identify regimes and artistic strategies to refine own performance technique |