Elements

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance Criteria

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Establish an effective learning environment

1.1 Ensure that resources required for teaching are available and that venues are ready for classes

1.2 At beginning of learning programs discuss and clarify objectives, expectations and requirements with students

1.3 Use appropriate verbal and interpersonal skills to establish a positive relationship with students

2. Teach classes

2.1 Apply learning principles associated with children, young adults and adults to interactions with students

2.2 Conduct classes according to lesson plans that are modified where appropriate to meet the needs of the students

2.3 Adjust expectations of individual class members to perform exercises or routines in line with their level of fitness

2.4 Use a range of teaching methods and appropriate technology and equipment as teaching aids to optimise learner experience

2.5 Build opportunities for practice into lessons

3. Use effective teaching techniques

3.1 Ensure participation and class engagement though effective group facilitation and teaching skills

3.2 Use effective oral communication to teach and motivate students

3.3 Use effective interpersonal skills to maintain appropriate relationships and ensure inclusive classes

3.4 Ensure that teaching techniques reflect due diligence with regard to human contact and touch

3.5 Use observation skills to monitor individual and class progress

4. Incorporate safe dance or movement practice into classes

4.1 Encourage healthy lifestyles and physical and emotional health for students through advice or referral to experts

4.2 Incorporate knowledge of the basic structure of the body into explanations and demonstrations of movement techniques

4.3 Include safe warm-up and warm-down procedures as an integral part of session planning and delivery

4.4 Demonstrate the various types of stretches for flexibility and discuss their advantages and disadvantages with students

4.5 Sequence movements effectively and safely

4.6 Provide a teaching environment that complies with safe dance and movement practice and provide advice to students about the use of a safe environment when out of class practice is necessary

4.7 Take measures to prevent injuries

5. Support and monitor learning

5.1 Monitor and document student progress and ensure outcomes are being achieved and student needs met

5.2 Adjust lesson plans to reflect specific needs and circumstances and unanticipated situations

5.3 Encourage students to reflect on personal learning progress

5.4 Manage learner behaviour to encourage learning

5.5 Maintain, store and secure student records according to legal and organisational requirements

6. Review and evaluate effectiveness of teaching

6.1 Evaluate lesson plans to determine their effectiveness in guiding the learning process

6.2 Provide feedback on lesson plans to those responsible for writing them as required

6.3 Seek feedback from management and peers on the quality of own teaching and note areas for improvement

6.4 Reflect on own performance in teaching delivery

6.5 Consider and implement new ideas to improve the quality of teaching and to enhance learning experiences for students