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 CUSMPF403A, 'Develop repertoire as part of a backup group'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Develop repertoire as part of a backup group' 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
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Clarify backup requirements | 1.1 Confirm overall performance requirements in consultation with appropriate personnel 1.2 As required, become familiar with work of solo artist for whom backup is being provided 1.3 Confirm number and type of performers required in the backup group 1.4 Participate in organising members of backup group as required 1.5 Confirm nature and extent of own contribution to the backup group 1.6 Confirm timetable leading up to performance so that sufficient notice is given to colleagues and adequate private practice and rehearsal time is allocated |
2. Select repertoire | 2.1 Collaborate with appropriate personnel to select a range of items suited to the purpose of the performance and solo artist's style 2.2 Discuss pros and cons of items and agree on a program that provides balance and variety in line with performance requirements 2.3 Obtain final sign-off on program as required |
3. Rehearse repertoire | 3.1 Use personal practice time to develop own instrumental or vocal technique to the standard required by the repertoire 3.2 Attend rehearsals punctually with required materials to hand 3.3 Perform repertoire pieces together as a group with solo artist as required 3.4 Discuss stylistic and interpretive questions at appropriate times and in an appropriate manner so as to maintain the flow of rehearsals and quality of performance 3.5 Discuss and resolve technical or stagecraft issues in a positive and appropriate manner 3.6 Incorporate relevant advice about own performance as required to advance quality in performance 3.7 In collaboration with other members of the group identify areas that need to be improved and incorporate into personal practice sessions and rehearsals as required |