1. The Basic Teaching Qualification or BTQ

2. WHY? Branch Consultation Current System
Need more Teachers for Mixed Ability Classes
Current System
Too Much Time
Too Demanding on Dancing Ability
Too Expensive
Geographical Problems
No preparation for mixed ability groups (classes?)
Exam very artificial

3. BTQ Theory Test – Open Book Training in “real-life” situation
Record of Teaching Practice – with Suggested Improvements
Heavy emphasis on Mentoring
Video evidence – on-line and off-line
Training videos (Steps, Formations, Teaching)

4. BTQ Expected Outcome Teach dancing (all aspects) – analyse dances
– polish technique through dances
Teach Technique, steps and formations
Manage classes – good organisational and interpersonal skills

5. Expected Outcome (Continued)
BTQ
Expected Outcome (Continued)
Able to MC and provide clear, concise re-caps
Plan a successful dance programme
Confidently take a class or start a new class

6. Resources Required Videos showing steps and formations etc
Videos of sample lessons, with commentary
Handbook / Guide for Teachers, including skills exercises, etc
Updated Manual, videos of dances

7. Specialised Modules Teaching Children Teaching Beginners
Teaching Young Adults
Teaching a Demonstration / Display Group
Teaching a Low-impact class
Teaching a Workshop
Other modules that people think will be helpful ……
(Medical emergencies?)

8. Delivery of Training Programmes
Extensive use of video material to provide instruction
On-line training
Mentoring, on a regular and frequent basis,
either in person or remotely
Use of Handbook / Guide

9. Assessment Use of submitted video material for assessment
Using examiners, either in person or through on-line videos, of sample lessons
Reliant on positive recommendation from Mentor
Record of Teaching Practice

10. Record Keeping Maintained by Society (Available on Website?)
Record of Teaching Practice (Personal)
Maintained by Society (Available on Website?)
Basic Teaching Qualification (RSCDS)
Special Modules (RSCDS)
DAA (RSCDS) – evidence of dancing ability

11. Current System & BTQ Current System will continue for the time being
DAA (Dancing Achievement Award) and Unit 2 – Equivalence

12. Provisional Timetable
BTQ
Provisional Timetable
2017 December
Final Draft of Proposal
(incorporating results from Teaching Conference)
Finalise Working Group Panels
Progress Electronic Media

13. Provisional Timetable
BTQ
Provisional Timetable
2018 June
Draft Syllabus for BTQ
Guidelines for Selecting & Training Mentors
BTQ Handbook – Resource guide
Significant Electronic Media to be available

14. Questions?