Skype with Adesola (Claims for Prior Learning) – Friday 24th November

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I had a chat with Adesola this evening regarding the Claims for Prior Learning that I need to submit. She explained that I should select at least 7/8 areas of my professional practice as a dance teacher; thinking about what they mean, how I learned them and how they are part of my practice. I need to research existing literature on these areas of teaching and demonstrate how my understanding fits with established thinking about each subject. I will begin by writing a short summary of each area and the relevant research/theories. I can then discuss them with Adesola (check I am on the right track!) and select which areas I am going to develop into essays to submit.

Adesola also clarified that these essays should be factual rather than reflective like the Module 1 work. Their purpose is to demonstrate my understanding of what I have already learned and what I already do in my practice.

The areas I have thought of so far are:
·         Differentiated learning
·         Talking to parents of students
·         Behaviour management
·         Use of mirrors in dance training
·         Use of visual resources


I very much welcome any other suggestions people have, please comment below. I also plan to discuss this with my colleague who teaches dance at the secondary school where I work. We deliver different dance genres and in different settings but I think we probably share lots of ideas and practices.

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