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Dance Strong Foundations: A Guide for Early Career Teachers

Course Code:
T0270
£289.00+vat

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

11.15am
11.30am: Creative Choreography and Student Engagement
  • 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

12.30pm
1.15pm: Inclusive Practices in Dance
  • 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

2.15pm
2.30pm: Assessment and Feedback
  • Methods for assessing dance skills and performance
  • Providing constructive feedback to learners without burdening the workload.
3.00pm: Exam-Level Teaching for GCSE and A-Level
  • Preparing students for dance exams
  • Effective exam strategies and practice
  • Look at exemplar materials to understand the assessment criteria across KS3, GCSE and A Level Dance.

Depart

3.30pm
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This course, tailored to suit, can be delivered in your school. Discuss this further with our CPD team on 01625 532974 or click below to make an enquiry.

In-School Enquiry

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.

Description

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

11.15am

11.30am: Creative Choreography and Student Engagement

  • 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

12.30pm

1.15pm: Inclusive Practices in Dance

  • 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

2.15pm

2.30pm: Assessment and Feedback

  • Methods for assessing dance skills and performance
  • Providing constructive feedback to learners without burdening the workload.

3.00pm: Exam-Level Teaching for GCSE and A-Level

  • Preparing students for dance exams
  • Effective exam strategies and practice
  • Look at exemplar materials to understand the assessment criteria across KS3, GCSE and A Level Dance.

Depart

3.30pm

Additional information

Location and Date

London Studio | Monday 11 November 2024
Make an Enquiry

Enquiry: 01625 532974

Address: 50a Alderley Road Wilmslow SK9 1NT

Email: online@keynote.org.uk

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