Release 

Comments 

Release 2

This version released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 2.0. Updated assessment conditions sections. Updated modification history section to reflect changed name of training package.

Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 1.0.

Elements 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance Criteria 

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Establish an effective learning environment

1.1 Ensure that resources required for teaching are available and that venues are ready for classes

1.2 At beginning of learning programs discuss and clarify objectives, expectations and requirements with students

1.3 Use appropriate verbal and interpersonal skills to establish a positive relationship with students

2. Teach classes

2.1 Apply learning principles associated with children, young adults and adults to interactions with students

2.2 Conduct classes according to lesson plans that are modified where appropriate to meet the needs of the students

2.3 Adjust expectations of individual class members to perform exercises or routines in line with their level of fitness

2.4 Use a range of teaching methods and appropriate technology and equipment as teaching aids to optimise learner experience

2.5 Build opportunities for practice into lessons

3. Use effective teaching techniques

3.1 Ensure participation and class engagement though effective group facilitation and teaching skills

3.2 Use effective oral communication to teach and motivate students

3.3 Use effective interpersonal skills to maintain appropriate relationships and ensure inclusive classes

3.4 Ensure that teaching techniques reflect due diligence with regard to human contact and touch

3.5 Use observation skills to monitor individual and class progress

4. Incorporate safe dance or movement practice into classes

4.1 Encourage healthy lifestyles and physical and emotional health for students through advice or referral to experts

4.2 Incorporate knowledge of the basic structure of the body into explanations and demonstrations of movement techniques

4.3 Include safe warm-up and warm-down procedures as an integral part of session planning and delivery

4.4 Demonstrate the various types of stretches for flexibility and discuss their advantages and disadvantages with students

4.5 Sequence movements effectively and safely

4.6 Provide a teaching environment that complies with safe dance and movement practice and provide advice to students about the use of a safe environment when out of class practice is necessary

4.7 Take measures to prevent injuries

5. Support and monitor learning

5.1 Monitor and document student progress and ensure outcomes are being achieved and student needs met

5.2 Adjust lesson plans to reflect specific needs and circumstances and unanticipated situations

5.3 Encourage students to reflect on personal learning progress

5.4 Manage learner behaviour to encourage learning

5.5 Maintain, store and secure student records according to legal and organisational requirements

6. Review and evaluate effectiveness of teaching

6.1 Evaluate lesson plans to determine their effectiveness in guiding the learning process

6.2 Provide feedback on lesson plans to those responsible for writing them as required

6.3 Seek feedback from management and peers on the quality of own teaching and note areas for improvement

6.4 Reflect on own performance in teaching delivery

6.5 Consider and implement new ideas to improve the quality of teaching and to enhance learning experiences for students

Skill 

Performance Criteria 

Description 

Learning

6.3, 6.4, 6.5

• Seeks feedback from others to plan and implement strategies to improve own skills

Reading

5.5, 6.1

• Obtains information from written sources
• Reviews and check records

Writing

5.1, 5.2

• Completes workplace documentation

Oral communication

1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.4, 4.6, 5.3, 5.4, 6.2, 6.3

• Seeks the views and opinions of others
• Obtains information by listening and questioning
• Uses clear language and correct industry terminology to contribute information and express requirements

Navigate the world of work

1.1, 1.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 5.1 5.5, 6.1, 6.2

• Identifies and follows procedures and expectations associated with own role
• Demonstrates industry-accepted safe dance practices and injury-prevention strategies
• Maintains an appropriate standard of personal presentation
• Takes responsibility for own professional development

Interact with others

1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2, 4.4, 4.6, 5.3, 5.4, 6.2, 6.3

• Recognises the importance of building rapport with learners in order to establish an effective teaching environment
• Ensures that every learner has an opportunity for participation and input during classes
• Pays attention to the behaviour of others, interpreting a broad range of verbal and non-verbal signals
• Interprets and addresses learner behaviour that puts others at risk
• Demonstrates sensitivity to diversity, disability, culture, gender and ethnic backgrounds
• Recognises the value that different perspectives can bring to the learning environment
• Respects expertise and background of learners

Get the work done

1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 5.3, 5.4, 6.2, 6.3, 6.5

• Adopts a methodical and logical approach to the process of preparing for and conducting dance classes
• Facilitates the learning of others through competent delivery of dance classes
• Monitors and adjusts teaching to meet group or individual requirements
• Maintains correct tempo and phrasing in movement sequences
• Uses formative evaluation to monitor student progress
• Responds to problems requiring immediate attention, drawing on past experience to devise solutions

Learning principles  must include:

• those associated with teaching different age groups, including:

• 5 to 10 year olds
• 11 to 14 year olds
• 15 to 18 year olds
• people aged over 19.

Code and title  

current version 

Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

CUADTM403 Apply safe dance teaching methods (Release 2)

CUADTM403 Apply safe dance teaching methods (Release 1)

Updated assessment conditions section. Updated modification history section to reflect changed name of training package.

Equivalent unit

Release 

Comments 

Release 2

This version released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 2.0. Updated assessment conditions section. Updated modification history section to reflect changed name of training package.

Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 1.0.