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A leading light for Dance Teacher Training in Higher Education
brand NEW programme for Professional Dancers
PDPTC
PDPTC
Building on the Academy’s historic foundations to offer a
unique portfolio of internationally acclaimed dance and dance teaching
qualifications
In January 2013The
Royal Academy of Dance launched
a brand newprogramme for
Professional Dancers
PDPTC
PDPTC
The Professional Dancers’ Postgraduate Teaching
Certificate (PDPTC)
Designed for Dancers wishing to prepare for a new career in teaching whilst continuing to perform
Dancers who are already teaching but wish to gain an internationally renowned RAD teaching qualification whilst continuing to work
Widens access to higher education and initial teacher training for professional dancers at postgraduate level
Offers Registered Teachers Status (RAD)
Programme Overview
The programme is offered as a part-time, distance learning delivery with taught components (on site in Berlin). It is a modular programme (Four 15 credit modules) delivered over one calendar year (January –November).
Offers 60 credits at FHEQ Level 7 (postgraduate)
PDPTC
PDPTC
PDPTC
PDPTC
How the programme is taught?
Begins with a 3 day Induction Seminar, (January)
Followed by a period of distance learning.
In the summer (July), students attend an Intensive Study Period (minimum duration four weeks) which comprises practical sessions, lectures, seminars, discussion groups and tutorials.
In the final module, students undertake a teaching placement in a dance school of their choice where they are supported by a Mentor and Practical Teaching Supervisor.
PDPTC
PDPTC
Students Study 4 15 credit modules
PDPTC701 Dance Teaching in Context
PDPTC702 Learning and Teaching
PDPTC703 Dance histories, techniques and training methods
PDPTC704 Teaching Placement
Key Facts
PDPTC
PDPTC
Start January 2014Apply by 1st August 2013Duration One year part-timeLocation Distance learning &
BerlinLevel/Credits FHEQ Level 7 (60 credits)Application Via Registry, Faculty of
Education, RAD Tuition Fees www.radeducation.org.uk Language EnglishValidated by Royal Academy of Dance
PDPTC
PDPTC
Assessment mode
Modules are assessed through a range of written tasks including reflective journals, lesson plans, reports and projects.Module PDPTC704 is assessed through a Practical Teaching Examination followed by a short discussion on the class examined.
Progression routes
Students who exit with 60 credits may apply to the Master of Teaching (Dance) programme, subject to meeting the English language and entry requirements and completing an online postgraduate study skills course.
PDPTC
PDPTC
Entry requirements
We welcome applications from dancers with significant professional experience and advanced technical proficiency in ballet. ILTS English Language Proficiency test for students whose first language is not English. (score 6.5) The admissions process requires a personal statement from the applicant outlining their skills, knowledge and career aspirations and a current statement from a referee, and will also include an interview. The application form can be downloaded on www.radeducation.org.uk or posted upon request.
PDPTC
PDPTC
Employment prospects Graduates are well placed to work in the private (vocational) dance sector and in a range of educational contexts internationally across Europe and/or to enrol for further study at postgraduate level. Registered Teachers status – RADThe programme includes study of the syllabi and examinations of the RAD. Graduates are eligible to become teaching members of the RAD and can enter students for RAD examinations should they wish to do so.
A leading light for Dance Teacher Training in Higher Education
Professional Dancers’
Postgraduate Teaching
Certificate
Further details contact :
PDPTC Programme Manager - Dennie Wilson e-mail [email protected] 020 7326 8963
PDPTC Programme Officer – Kerry Dignan e-mail [email protected] 020 7326 8905