Dance Teaching Skill Set - Innovation & Business Skills Australia

A guide to RPL for assessorsEVIDENCE GUIDEThe evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction withthe performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and theAssessment Guidelines for the Training Package.Critical aspects forassessment and evidencerequired to demonstratecompetency in this unitContext of and specificresources for assessmentMethod of assessmentEvidence of the ability to:orand• teach classes that cover at least one dance style• teach movement technique• teach a minimum of three consecutive sessions to thesame group• teach a complete program under the supervision ofan approved teacher or instructor• monitor student learning with reference to specificperformance criteria• review and evaluate effectiveness of teaching withreference to specific performance criteria• demonstrate knowledge and skill to the requiredstandard in the chosen technique with reference tospecific performance criteria.Assessment must ensure access to safe dance ormovement teaching spaces.A range of assessment methods should be used to assesspractical skills and knowledge. The following examples areappropriate for this unit:• direct questioning combined with review of portfoliosof evidence• third-party workplace reports of on-the-jobperformance• verbal or written questioning to test knowledge aslisted in the required skills and knowledge section ofthis unit• case studies and scenarios as a basis for discussionof issues and challenges that arise in the context ofteaching dance or movement safely• review of candidate’s diaries or logbooks recordingstudent progress• review of candidate’s self-assessment of their ownteaching skills• direct observation or video recording of candidateteaching classes.© 2012 Commonwealth of Australia Page 83 of 108