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Refine professional practice as a dance teacher

Refine professional practice as a dance teacher

Unit of competency
National Code
CUADTM509
State Code
WI108
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
15/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/09/2014
Field of Education
070199 - Teacher Education, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
30/09/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply professional and ethical business practices and refine dance teaching methodologies.This unit applies to those working at a senior level as teachers or instructors in a dance school or studio. They could be employed by the school or offer their services on a freelance basis.At this level, teachers and instructors are expected to display initiative and judgement and apply cognitive and communication skills to identify, analyse, synthesise and act on information from a variety of sources. Applying the skills and knowledge in this unit is a largely self-directed activity, but may involve some mentored guidance.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Adhere to the Dance Industry Code of Ethics
  • 1.1 Comply with Dance Industry Code of Ethics when interacting with students and members of the public
  • 1.2 Communicate with students, parents and carers in a professional manner
  • 1.3 Inform parents or carers of the policy and procedures of school or studio
  • 1.4 Ensure that assessment tools and procedures enable students and parents or carers to have access to accurate and honest feedback and advice when requested
  • 1.5 Ensure that class sizes and dance school or studio facilities are appropriate to the age group and level of students and dance style being taught
  • 1.6 Ensure that references to or comparisons with the services of others are fair and balanced
  • 1.7 Avoid situations that may lead to a conflict of interest
2. Apply professional business practice
  • 2.1 Report medical concerns along with referral recommendations to relevant personnel
  • 2.2 Comply with statutory requirements regarding student confidentiality and duty of care
  • 2.3 Distribute only promotional material that contains factual statements, the accuracy of which can be verified
  • 2.4 Set up and use effective systems for managing budgets, finance and paperwork associated with own practice as a teacher
  • 2.5 Demonstrate effective support services
3. Conduct teaching practice in an ethical manner
  • 3.1 Uphold and enhance the reputation of the dance teaching profession
  • 3.2 Ensure no attempt is made to influence or intimidate examiner at an examination or judge at a competition
  • 3.3 Act with impartiality in any assessment or judging role
  • 3.4 Act in an ethical manner with regard to other dance schools when conducting student recruitment campaigns
4. Work effectively with others
  • 4.1 Communicate with others in a way that engenders respect
  • 4.2 Share information and ideas in a timely fashion to enhance work outcomes
  • 4.3 Seek information and ideas from others as required to assist achievement of work requirements
  • 4.4 Observe linguistic and cultural protocols when communicating with others
  • 4.5 Seek feedback from relevant personnel on own teaching practice and incorporate constructive suggestions into continuous improvement strategies
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODD59 CUADTM519 Refine professional practice as a dance teacher Unit of competency