This full time programme provides you with the opportunity to acquire the expertise to become a dance specialist teacher for the 14 – 19 curriculum and gain UK government recognition as a teacher.
The programme leads to two awards: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) awarded by the RAD as an Initial Teacher Training Accredited Provider and the Postgraduate Certificate in Education: Dance Teaching, validated by the University of Surrey.
Since this programme was launched in 2003, we have had a 100% employment rate and some of our former trainees are now working in our partnership schools and colleges in London and the surrounding counties.
Content
The programme comprises three modules of study, divided into three interrelated areas:
- Dance Studies
- Professional Studies
- School Experience and Teaching
Two modules take place at Academy headquarters and focus on developing dance subject knowledge and pedagogical understanding. Whilst on site, students will have the opportunity to work with the Faculty of Education’s highly qualified teaching staff, study alongside other students on the programme and benefit from the Academy’s specialist dance facilities.
The other module takes place in our Partnership Schools and Colleges in the form of two different School Experience and Teaching placements. During this time, students take on different roles and responsibilities, undertaking carefully supervised teaching and becoming integrated in the life of the department and the school/college.
Our Partnership Schools and Colleges
Our Partnership Schools and Colleges are based in inner and outer London and the home counties of Essex, Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire and Hertfordshire. These provide diverse cultural environments for school experience and teaching placements. The status of many Partnership Schools and Colleges is recognised through Arts Mark, Beacon Status, Specialist Status and Performing Arts Mark.
Delivery
The programme is for one year full time comprising 24 weeks in schools or colleges and 12 weeks on site at Academy headquarters.
Modules located at Academy headquarters are delivered through taught sessions including practical sessions, lectures and seminars. Whilst on placement in schools and colleges our students work with School-based Tutors who are dance specialists able to provide support for planning, teaching and self reflection.
Assessment
Students are required to complete written assignments, give presentations and be assessed in teaching. Throughout the programme, students are continually assessed against the Standards for Qualified Teacher Status which must be met in order to qualify as a teacher.
Award
On successful completion of the programme, students will be awarded the Postgraduate Certificate in Education: Dance Teaching with QTS.
Further Study/Career Development
Students who gain the PGCE: DT with QTS may continue their studies at MA level or pursue a number of opportunities for continuing professional development in a variety of dance and education contexts.
