Core Training Qualification Teaching Resource

Current System – Teacher Training Units 1-5 Will Continue – Meets the needs of people who like training together Expensive (For the RSCDS & the Candidates) Time consuming (although can be compressed into 2 x 2 weeks PLUS) Travel (the world is large) Good Dancing Standard required Artificial Exam class – only seen for exam, often contains experience dancers

Core Training Qualification Training with a suitable CTQ Tutor Use own class Make extensive use of video (for training and assessment) No time limit Make use of “The Teaching Resource” (For Everyone)

Core Training Qualification – Starting Speak to a teacher about your interest in teaching Define your goals Select or find a tutor Write to HQ, giving details of teaching experience, and where you will be training Obtain a letter recommendation from a certified teacher and send it to HQ

Core Training Qualification Two Different Qualifications 1) Social Class CTQ Social night out, with dances 2) General Class CTQ Mixed ability class, with some technique

Social Class CTQ - Content Dancing Content Analysing dances for content & suitability Introducing New Formations Producing a suitable lesson plan Planning flexibility Keeping the dancers moving

Social Class CTQ - Content Social Content Methods to absorb new members Using new technology (music/ cribs etc) Creating dance programmes How to MC Building a community – socialising inside class and outside

Social Class – Exam (Optional) Lesson Plan Video of Teaching class for 1 ½ - 2 hours Self Evaluation

Social Class – Exam (Optional) Content - General Points Make the class fun (pleasant personal manner) Give praise with purpose, and correction with grace Deliver a lesson showing good dance analysis, selecting the parts which need teaching, clear communication & flow of lesson Good use of voice, coaching over the music, clear explanations etc Good use of music (or musician) Good Class Management (numbers, control, positioning)

Social Class – Exam (Optional) Dancing Points Show suitable use of Warm up / Cool Down Techniques Demonstrate formations, handing and phrasing – either personally or through using other dancers, videos or other visual aids Analyse and correct faults in formations, handing and phrasing (to fit the class level) Emphasis on what the class needs to make their dancing more enjoyable!

General Class - Content Social – PLUS Mixed ability class / mixed age class Use dances to teach and polish technique Generate suitable lesson plans Analyse steps, transitions, and formations for content and suitability for the class Assess and devise ways to improve personal teaching

General Class – Exam (Optional) Lesson Plans showing development of knowledge and skills Video of Teaching class for 1 ½ - 2 hours Self Evaluation

General Class – Exam (Optional) Everything in Social Class – PLUS Demonstrate of steps and transitions (incl using other dancers / videos etc) Analyse and correct faults in steps and transitions Teach Formations and Transitions Use suitable dances to repeat formations Use suitable skills exercises

General Class – Exam (Optional) Everything in Social Class – PLUS Teach progressively Inspire Teamwork Improve the class’s dancing Use music and rhythm to teach steps and formations Teach simultaneously all levels

CTQ Tutors Full certificate, experienced, teach to high standard and a good model for fun teaching May be a current teacher or examiner Taken part in a suitable training course Letter of recommendation Provide a personal statement

Basic Teaching Resource Available & Useful for everyone, from a novice taking over a class to an experienced Workshop teacher Aimed to be part of the new website – links to documents, videos, music, etc Three Levels: Introduction and Basic Guidance and General Principles (10 page leaflet? Almost ready to go) Mid Level – The things a teacher can use to go back and check something Lowest Level – the Treasure Chest

Top Level - Introduction Part 1 - Getting Started Social group or formal class The group teacher / leader Using Music Planning your classes / evenings

Top Level - Introduction Part 2 - Lesson Content Planning class / Evening session Teaching dancing Teaching formations Teaching dances Teaching steps Making progress

Top Level - Introduction Part 3 – Additional Guidance Dance evenings and events Handouts / information for teachers Handouts / information for group members Teaching with a particular focus (beginners, children,etc) Bibliography

Basic Teaching Resource Treasure Chest – continually new content Teaching Hints Videos of new formations Alternative ways of teaching steps and formations

Summary We have made a lot of progress since last year We have a much clearer idea of what is included Teaching resource dependent on new website BTQ - I believe we can get it launched by this time next year.