12 March 2023 09:30 - 16:30

Syllabus Strategies: focus on Grades 4 and 5 - Palmerston Nth 12 March 2023

A one-day practical course in which participating teachers will gain an understanding of how to teach the Grade 4 & 5 syllabi. Learning activities will focus on creating appropriate development exercises to encourage an accurate interpretation of the criteria used in the mark scheme of the examination.

Aims

The Syllabus Strategies Course is designed to:

  • Look in depth at the philosophy of the work
  • Offer a chance to improve understanding of specific areas within the syllabus, particularly in regards to technical, musical and performance aspects of the work, as identified by examiners during examinations.
  • Reflect on the relevance and interpretation of the assessment criteria in selected exercises and dances
  • Provide a platform to discuss, explore and develop strategies to strengthen areas of the work
  • Support the creation of development exercises for Grades 4 & 5 students by defining the requisite skills and knowledge to do so.
  • Attendees at the course will be better able to understand the ‘how’ of teaching the syllabus, increase knowledge of the assessment criteria and gain insight into how the candidates are generally coping in the examinations.

Learning Outcomes:

Participants will be able to:

  • demonstrate, physically and/or through explanation, an understanding of the technique/s at each level
  • discuss the relevance and interpretation of the assessment criteria in selected exercises and dances

Participants will have knowledge and understanding of:

  • approaches to help their learners develop the necessary strength and understanding to achieve the requirements of the assessment criteria in the examination.

Venue  

Danceworks, 60 King Street, Palmerston North

Recommended Preparation

Participants should have knowledge of the exercises and dances of the RAD Grades 4 and 5 syllabi.

Tutor

Alison Pond

CPD Hours

8 hours Time-Valued CPD

Fees

$195 RAD members / $275 non members

Earlybird special:  Register on or before the 2nd March 2023 $180 RAD members / $260 non members

Closing Date

2nd March 2023

 

 

Key Information

Time Duration
09:30 - 16:30 1 day

Who can attend?

This course is for professional dance educators and higher education students.

How to apply

 

CPD Seminar Registration Form - PAL NTH 12 March 2023

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Payment information
If paying by internet banking (please quote your full name as the reference and email a copy of the Internet Banking confirmation to office@rad.org.nz) Payment should be made to: Account Name: Royal Academy of Dance Bank Name: ANZ Bank Account No: 01 0517 0198208 00