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 CUADTM301A, 'Assist with teaching dance'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Assist with teaching dance' 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. Prepare for dance classes | 1.1. Contribute to planning and selecting music and choreography for dance classes 1.2. Determine characteristics, needs and expectations of dance class participants 1.3. Identify special requirements according to participant needs 1.4. Advise participants of reasons why they should not participate in dance classes when appropriate 1.5. Identify and access equipment and resources for dance classes 1.6. In consultation with own dance teacher, discuss effective and safe teaching strategies appropriate to the teaching context 1.7. Ensure a safe dance environment according to organisational policy and procedures |
2. Conduct classes | 2.1. Communicate instructions and information to participants in a suitable manner 2.2. Monitor participants’ progress against class aims 2.3. Assist in the implementation of identified teaching methods and strategies and modify as required 2.4. Assist participants to perform dance moves and make appropriate corrections 2.5. Encourage participants to seek and provide feedback regarding their progress during the class 2.6. Assist in implementing injury-prevention strategies |
3. Evaluate classes | 3.1. Seek and acknowledge feedback from own dance teacher and class participants 3.2. Identify potential areas of improvement for future classes 3.3. Review own performance and identify potential improvements 3.4. Evaluate components of classes |