IDTA level 4 Diploma in Dance Teaching Introduction

Introducing the qualification Unit 1 – safe dance practice Unit 2 – technique and syllabus knowledge Unit 3 – dance teaching Offered in the 8 core subjects

Why a new qualification? Comparability with other qualifications Taking account of teaching standards in schools and further education Building on good practice within current Associate

Where will it sit in the national framework?

Qualification development Research into similar qualifications Teaching standards for schools and further education Looking at current Associate Assessing what was essential content Presentation to Quality Assurance Panel Chairs and Board of Directors

How is it different? Safe dance practice developed as a stand alone unit focusing on knowledge and understanding Teaching practice developed as a stand alone unit which focuses on teaching experience and practice Technique and syllabus knowledge focuses on demonstrating syllabus with the addition of a general discussion

How it works in the UK and abroad International students – Will still be able to do current Associate in all core subjects – Can do level 4 Diploma if they want to UK students – Theatre branch can only do new Level 4 Diploma which will replace the Associate from 1 st April 2016 – Ballroom branch and Freestyle branch may take existing Associate or Level 4 Diploma from 1 st April 2016

What about members with the current Associate? Current Associate still valid and membership status unaffected No requirement to do new qualification Members can “top up” if they want to Head Office will be able to review evidence to make sure all criteria met

Topping up from Associate Head Office will: – Map current Associate evidence to new qualification evidence (covering Units 2 and 3) – Check exam entries and results for evidence of teaching practice (Unit 3) – Ask for any additional evidence – Once completed member will receive a certificate for the Level 4 Diploma

Level 4 Diploma process Candidate expression of interest (candidate guidance sent) Candidate registers for qualification and sends in completed portfolio (candidate to inform of intention to take modular or non- modular unit 2) Portfolio sent to examiner for review Head Office check that portfolio complete Unit 1 not achieved Unit 1 achieved Examination(s ) for Unit 2 arranged by Head Office Whole unit examination Module 4 Module 2Module 1 Module 3 OR Examiner report form sent to Head Office Unit 2 achieved Unit 2 not achieved Examination for Unit 3 arranged by Head Office Candidate takes examination Unit 3 written information sent to Examiner. Examiner report form sent to Head Office Unit 3 not achieved Unit 3 achieved Qualification and/or unit certificates released by Head Office Feedback sent to candidate Credit certificate issued (if required) Unit 3 written information sent to Head Office – head office checks that information complete

Timeline for launch

Qualification requirements Students need to be 18 to register Theatre branches pre-requisites for their first level 4 qualification is: – Pre-Associate 1 and 2 – Anatomy and Physiology award Ballroom branches have no pre-requisites but the above are recommended.

Attainment bands and awarding Unit 1 is achieved/not achieved Unit 2 and Unit 3 are marked out of 100 each Award of pass, merit and distinction based on average of marks from Units 2 and 3 Modular Unit 2 learners will receive an overall attainment band of pass, merit or distinction based on average mark from all modules