Required skills
communication skills to:
recognise and be sensitive to individual difference and diversity, for example:
being sensitive to and valuing the cultural background of students and colleagues
acting without bias or discrimination
responding appropriately to individuals with particular needs
literacy skills to:
document lesson plans and prepare learning activities
prepare learning materials, such as handouts and information sheets
read and interpret learner information
planning and organisational skills to:
reflect the group and individual learning needs and learner characteristics within lesson plans
incorporate relevant or modified learning objectives and assessment methods (where required) in lesson plans
determine the structure and time requirements for each session
identify specific facility, technology and equipment needs for each session
organise music for dance style or movement skills being taught
self-management skills to:
identify areas for improvement
maintain own skill development
technology skills to:
use sound equipment to play music in dance or movement classes
use computers to produce documents and communicate through email and the web
time-management skills to:
determine time allocations within lesson plans
determine overall class time
determine how many classes may be required
schedule classes.
Required knowledge
well-developed knowledge of:
learning principles, such as:
learner-centred approaches to teaching
increasing learner independence
use of modelling and demonstration
learning process needing to reflect individual circumstances
learning styles, such as:
auditory
visual
kinaesthetic
left or right brain
analytical
theoretical
activist
pragmatist
reflective
learner profiles, including characteristics and needs of learner group
learning program design and structure and content
how to structure and develop lesson plans
availability, types and content of learning resources and learning materials
dance or movement technique requirements
basic instructional lesson design principles, for example:
sequencing information
providing opportunities for practice
different teaching methods and techniques appropriate to teaching dance or movement
organisational records management system and reporting requirements
OHS relating to teaching role, including:
duty of care under common law
safe dance practices
reporting requirements for hazards
safe use and maintenance of equipment
emergency procedures
sources of OHS information
overview knowledge of:
learning theories, such as:
cognitive learning theory
andragogy
pedagogy
information processing
behavioural learning theory
relevant policy, legal requirements, codes of practice and national standards, including commonwealth and state or territory requirements:
OHS
recording information and confidentiality requirements
anti-discrimination, including equal opportunity, racial vilification and disability discrimination.