Level 4 Diploma in Dance Teaching

Unit 3 Dance Teaching

Terminology explained

• The learner – this is the candidate who is taking the qualification in dance teaching

• The trainer – this is the person who is training/mentoring the learner

• The students – these are the members of the class the learner is teaching. They can be children, teenagers or adults.

Overview of Unit 3

• Focus on dance teaching practice• Examination observing the learner teaching a

class• Supported by written evidence:– 10 teaching logs– Lesson planning– Evidence of Continuous Professional Development

activities

Unit 3 written information

• Teaching “logs”– Ask a series of questions– Learner writes brief responses– 3 logs signed off by the learner’s trainer

• Lesson planning– Can be in a format appropriate for learner– Needs to show progression by the students

• Continuous Professional Development evidence– Attendance at IDTA conferences, area meetings etc– Attending training courses e.g. First Aid

Unit 3 - examination

• Examination lasts around 30 minutes• 20 minutes teaching a group of students– Class management– Use of content and music– Communication skills

• 10 minutes discussion with the examiner– How the session went– Areas for improvement– Reflection and Continuous Professional Development

Exam requirements

• Learner conducts class with 2-4 students• Examination lasts 30 minutes• Theatre– Mixed ability under 14s at Grade 2 or above– Non-syllabus class

• Ballroom and Freestyle– 12 years or above– At same standard– Simple short amalgamation from Associate syllabus

Unit 3 report forms

• Two report forms– Written evidence report form covers:• Teaching logs• Lesson planning• Continuous Professional Development

– Examination report form covers:• Teaching practice• Discussion with learner