Task 5a, Codes of Practise/ Regulations

Codes of Practise/ Regulations for Teaching Dance

·         Demonstrate and maintain a high professional standard at all times

·         Co-operate with other members of staff in the same working place

·         Approach the students with an open minded attitude

·         Treat all students in a fair and non- intimidating manner

·         Ensure that students are not discriminated against on the grounds of sex, race, colour, religion, age, disability, national or social origin or other status

·         To practise in a fully skilled manner

·         Constantly look to develop professional knowledge within the workplace

·         A teacher should justify student trust and confidence

·         A teacher should ensure that any confidential information should be handled discreetly and never used for their own personal advantage

·         That the facilities that they have for teaching in include:

1. Suitable flooring appropriate to the technique taught, with a clean, safe surface; to minimise the risk of injury
2. Adequate heating levels and ventilation
3. A secure and safe area for changing.
4. Understand their responsibility in case of a medical emergency. 
5.  Record all accidents in an accident book.
6. Ensure that all fire regulations are displayed and understood by all participants

·         Obtain lesson plans or some thought of guideline of learning objectives for the student to be able to follow

·         Communicate a sense of passion/ love of dance

·         Demonstrate professional attitudes, e.g. punctuality, discipline, etc.

·         Recognise and develop each students own potential

·         To be able to recognise the different levels of technical/ physical ability in a class and to be able to provide work for different abilities

·         To make sure all participants have the correct attire/ uniform for the lesson in hand

·         To encourage the opinions and choreographic input of all students.

In order to compose this list of regulations, I had to rely on my own personal ethics for what I feel makes a good teacher (coming from their own personal input), but also the professional ethics such as health and safety regulations as I know this is essential for any teaching environment.