Dance Teaching Skill Set - Innovation & Business Skills Australia

Appendix 5: Sample questions to assess underpinning knowledgeQuestion38. Name at least fivethings that wouldindicate a teacher isacting in a professionaland ethical manner.39. Ausdance, the nationaladvocacy and supportorganisation for dancein Australia, has a rangeof freely availablepublications. Whichones are relevant to youas a dance teacher andhow would you obtaincopies?40. With regard to bestpractice, describe atleast five measures thatteachers could take toprevent injuries thatcommonly occur as aresult of dance ormovement activities.What to look for in answerIn the answer look for things, such as:• punctuality• enthusiasm for teaching• ability to motivate students andget them to perform to the best oftheir abilities• considerate of individualdifferences in participants• ability to deal with conflictsituations effectively• following safe dance practiceswhen teaching• ability to deal with medicalemergencies.In the answer look for anything thatreflects the following:• Australian guidelines for danceteachers:o effective teaching methodso professional businesspractice for studio teacherso safe dance practice• reference to publications availableon the Ausdance website:.In the answer look for measures,such as: 8• making sure students dress safelyfor the dance style or genre• making sure space and floorsurface are suitable for the style orgenre being taught• managing space use to reduceaccidents• encouraging individuals to takeresponsibility for their safety andthe safety of others• structuring classes so thatexercises progress• making sure that exercises aresuitable in type, intensity andduration for the group’s age,development and level of control• including preventative conditioningexercises in classes and trainingprograms• structuring teaching to avoidexcessive repetition and over-useof body parts – varying theintensity, volume and activity.Link to units ofcompetencyCUADTM403• Element 1:Establish anenvironmentconducive tolearningSISCCRO302A• Element 2:Apply ethicalresponsibilities• RequiredknowledgeSISCCRO302A• Element 3:Developinstructionalpractices• RequiredknowledgeSISCCRO302A• Element 3:Developinstructionalpractices• RequiredknowledgeCUADTM403• Element 4:Incorporatesafe danceor movementpractice intoclasses8 Source: Ausdance, Safe dance practice, accessed from Page 42 of 108 1 st edition version: 1