Dance Strong Foundations: A Guide for Early Career Teachers
Course Code: T0270
£289.00
ABOUT THIS COURSE
This new course, part of our ‘Guide for Early Careers Teachers’ range is designed for new teachers of Dance in their induction period, equipping them with the knowledge and skills required for effective Dance education. It covers Dance pedagogy, creative choreography, inclusive practices, assessment strategies, and exam-level preparation for GCSE and A-Level.BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
- Gain foundational knowledge in dance pedagogy
- Learn practical performance and choreography techniques to engage learners
- Explore inclusive practices for diverse learners
- Routines and rituals that ensure high standards of progress and learning in dance
- Acquire strategies for exam-level teaching and assessment
PROGRAMME
The Specification in Depth
10.00am- Teaching dance in an educational setting- the bits beyond the studio
- Principles of Dance Pedagogy and understanding the subject-specific vocabulary
- Structuring effective dance lessons with routine and rituals in mind
- Designing a dance curriculum that suits you and your school, looking at a variety of dance styles and exam qualifications
- Promoting dance to staff, learners and the school community: being an advocate for the subject
Break
11.15amCreative Choreography and Student Engagement
11.30am- Conservatoire trained or a non-specialist? Ways to improve your confidence in teaching dance
- Key essentials: the importance of creating the right relationships, rapport and atmosphere for learners to succeed
- Inspirational starting points and themes to motivate learners in dance. How to select the right music and professional works for your classes
Lunch
12.30pmInclusive Practices in Dance
1.15pm- Differentiation: Adapting dance activities for all abilities and needs
- Promoting an inclusive and supportive environment
- How to support the reluctant learners and the non-participant
- Recognising talent and how to nourish it
Break
2.15pmAssessment and Feedback
2.30pm- Methods for assessing dance skills and performance
- Providing constructive feedback to learners without burdening the workload
Exam-Level Teaching for GCSE and A-Level
3.00pm- Preparing students for dance exams
- Effective exam strategies and practice
- Look at exemplar materials to understand the assessment criteria
Depart
3.30pm
Leadership - Code: T0270
Dance Strong Foundations: A Guide for Early Career Teachers
COURSE LEADER
Claire Noonan is an experienced Head of Dance, and has been teaching GCSE and A-Level Dance for over twenty years. GCSE Results for 2022 for her students were 39% grades 8 – 9, 50% grades 7 – 9 and 100% grades 5 – 9. Progress 8 score 1.45. At A Level her students attained 35% A*, 64% A*/A grades and 100 A* - C grades. She continually receives outstanding grade 1s on lesson observations.
She is a Specialist Leader in Education (SLE) and has improved the quality of dance provision in a number of schools. She also has a wealth of experience in working with a range of professionals to ensure her students feel inspired for dance theory and prepared for their future dance training.