PS / HRC Teaching Diploma

Lesson 1 Initial Assessments

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Contact Details
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01920 450483
PS Shop Number 01920 460646 Alexs mobile 07970 162215 Alexs e-mail address alexforryan@gmail.com Angies e-mail address angie@playsomething.co.uk

By the end of this session you will be able to : Summarise the aims, objectives and content of the programme

Identify the work that we will need to evidence for your portfolio for unit 1 teaching

Identify what kind of leaner you are.

Activity 1
Which Jelly Baby best fits how you are feeling now?

What questions do you have about the Rockschool L4 Teaching Diploma course you are starting today?

Aims
The aim of the Diploma qualification is to provide flexible, vocationally-relevant qualifications at Level 4 (Diploma) for experienced/skilled musicians within any music genre, (including music technology), aged 18 years and over who wish to gain the skills-set to pass on their knowledge to others through teaching-based activities.

Understand your role, responsibilities and boundaries in relation to teaching

Understand how to deliver inclusive sessions which motivate learners

Learning Outcomes

Understand appropriate teaching and learning approaches in your specialist area

Understand the use of different assessment methods and the need for record keeping

Demonstrate session planning skills

How will you be assessed?

2 Units

Unit one: the first unit consists of evidence of teaching and lesson planning across a range of music teaching contexts (MusT401).
Unit two: the second unit is a practical unit in which a candidate attends a specially convened examination event run by Rockschool (MusT402).

Unit 1 (MusT401)
A DVD/video submission of lesson in action

A DVD/video submission of the candidates instrumental/music technology ability

Lesson plans and practice logs

Unit 1 : Lessons in Action

One complete Lesson not less than 20 mins

This must be of a learner up to Grade 1/ Entry Level

One-to-One or a Group Lesson

Unit 1 : Candidates Instrumental Ability

Video of a 10 12 Minute Performance

Level 2 (Grade 4 5) Standard

The candidate will be expected to highlight areas of possible technical/musical problems (to camera) that have not been covered in the lesson submitted and be able to communicate and demonstrate their ideas on how these should be dealt with. They should also address musical, stylistic and interpretative issues where appropriate.

Unit 1 : Lesson Plans and Practice Logs

The candidate is required to submit detailed lesson plans covering ten lessons (one term of ten lessons) for two learners/groups/ensembles. One must be of the DVD/videoed learner above and one for a learner of Level 2 ability. An outline with projections for a subsequent set of ten lessons for both learners is also required. The submission and plans will form part of the examination discussions in the practical unit.
The plans are based on twenty minute lessons, but can vary according to candidates own teaching requirements and should show clear structure to each lesson to include a variety of work/exercises/activities which evidence technical work, aural skills and reading skills where appropriate. Approximate timings for each element covered should be included.

Unit 2 (MusT401)
The second unit takes the form of a practical examination undertaken by the candidate.

Session 1: Assessment of generic teaching techniques shown on DVD; Session 2: Practical examination/discussion of teaching strategies and outcomes, small business practice and special educational needs.

Activity 2
On your handout, explain either a good or bad learning experience you have had

Give reasons why it was good or bad

This task will help us help you!

Take a Break

Icebreakers
I C E B R E Introduce yourself Create a confortable setting Encourage communication Breakdown barriers Reveal concerns Encourage team spirit

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K E

Ascertain needs
Know your learners Establish rules

Re-visit previous learning

Activity 3 Icebreaker Bingo

Meet as many people in the class as possible and ask each one a question.

Record their names/answers on the sheets provided

Activity 4 - VARK

The Hawaii Questionnaire

Please fill this in as honestly as you can.

Activity 5 Class Discussion

How could you make use of this information about your preferred learning style?

Learning Check
What have you learnt today? How did you learn it? What will change now youve learnt it? What could you do to develop your learning?