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 CUADTM410, 'Teach Cecchetti Ballet method at intermediate level'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Teach Cecchetti Ballet method at intermediate 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. Analyse and interpret the intermediate syllabus | 1.1 Demonstrate understanding of the syllabus at the intermediate grade level 1.2 Identify and interpret syllabus requirements for barre work, port de bras and centre practice 1.3 Analyse syllabus requirements for adage 1.4 Identify and interpret syllabus requirements for pirouettes, allegro and pointe work 1.5 Identify specific syllabus requirements for males 1.6 Analyse syllabus requirements for the intermediate dances |
2. Demonstrate and deliver intermediate-specific exercises | 2.1 Identify faults and suggest corrective exercises 2.2 Create exercises to introduce and complement the set work 2.3 Design exercises specific to the needs of male students as required 2.4 Detect and correct quality of allegro and footwork 2.5 Analyse line and quality of position 2.6 Monitor students’ control through body and legs |
3. Ensure a sound knowledge of theory work, up to and including the intermediate level | 3.1 Identify and demonstrate the five positions of the feet, arms and head 3.2 Identify and demonstrate the seven movements in dance 3.3 Identify and demonstrate the correct movements of the foot 3.4 Discuss the theory of port de bras and the use of the eight fixed points 3.5 Identify and demonstrate the five arabesques 3.6 Identify and demonstrate the eight directions of the body 3.7 Ensure student understanding of the meanings of French ballet terms |
4. Teach students to perform intermediate-specific enchaînements | 4.1 Demonstrate the ability to break down intermediate exercises into individual steps 4.2 Demonstrate a combination of exercises to create a series of steps, or enchaînements, specific to the intermediate level 4.3 Perform enchaînements to music as specified in the intermediate syllabus 4.4 Encourage a sense of performance, musicality and artistry 4.5 Give positive feedback on rhythm, quality and coordination of movement 4.6 Encourage in students a sense of enjoyment and confidence in movement |
5. Prepare students for intermediate examination | 5.1 Explain examination requirements to students 5.2 Break down the class into sections that reflect the methods used in the examination 5.3 Practise a range of positions and movements consistent with the syllabus 5.4 Incorporate unseen enchaînements in classes |