Confidently Teaching KS3 Dance as a PE Teacher
ABOUT THIS COURSE
For many PE teachers, delivering Key Stage 3 Dance can feel like stepping into unfamiliar territory. This one-day course is designed to build your confidence, providing you with the knowledge and practical strategies needed to teach engaging and effective dance lessons. Through structured discussions and hands-on activities, you’ll explore key terminology, lesson structures, and curriculum planning—all tailored to the needs of PE teachers managing dance as a second subject. Whether you’re new to teaching dance or looking to refine your approach, this course will help you overcome challenges, engage students, and deliver high-quality dance lessons with ease.BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
- Develop a solid understanding of dance concepts, lesson structures, and effective teaching techniques as a PE teacher.
- Gain practical strategies to balance teaching dance alongside your core PE responsibilities.
- Learn essential dance terminology, movement principles, and how to structure a lesson for maximum impact.
- Discover how to make dance accessible and enjoyable, ensuring all students feel confident participating.
- Access schemes of work, assessment methods, and lesson ideas to streamline your planning and reduce workload.
- Tackle challenges such as student reluctance, lack of confidence, and limited space or resources with practical solutions.
PROGRAMME
10.00am: Addressing Barriers and Getting Comfortable with Teaching Key Stage 3 Dance
- Exploring the purpose and value of dance within education
- What is the position of dance within your school: variables, challenges and opportunities
- Exploring current barriers and how we can overcome them
10.30am: Themes, Structures and Language
- Introduction to key language needed in dance education
- Discussing what knowledge and skills dance students need
- Introduction to schemes of work and themes
- Understanding the structure of a dance lesson
11.20am: Break
11.40am: Practical Exploration of Key Stage 3 Dance
- Understanding how to sequence and deliver lessons.
- Modelling outstanding teaching and learning in dance.
- Developing curricula and schemes of work for key stage 3.
- Motivating all students.
- Selecting appropriate themes that you are comfortable with.
12.40pm: Lunch
1.40pm: Implementing Learning Experiences
- Ensuring a stimulating, motivational and valuable learning experience in dance to attract and retain students.
- Plan and deliver your own lesson plan.
- The importance of partnerships, networking and opportunities.
2.30pm: Break
2.40pm: Managing a Second Subject
- Making effective use of assessment and data
- Sourcing resources to save workload
- Challenges and how to deal with them
- Maintaining freshness and enthusiasm for a second subject.
3.30pm: Plenary
3.40pm: Depart
GCSE - Code: T0386
Confidently Teaching KS3 Dance as a PE Teacher
COURSE LEADER
Pippa holds a diverse array of qualifications including BA (Hons), MA, AIDTA, QTS, ANATD, and RAD RTS, is a multi-faceted dance educator that has developed into an esteemed and award winning dance teacher and Principal.
Pippa has worked in 7 different schools in both the state, grammar and independent sectors as both a Head of Dance and Head of Creative Arts, in a teaching career that has spanned over 15 years. In this time she has taught both GCSE and A-level Dance traditionally and in reduced time constraints. Most recent GCSE results saw 93% of students achieving a 7-9 grade. At A-level, most recently her students achieved 100% A*-C, with 72% of students achieving A* and A grades. The centre average score for GCSE and A-level was significantly above similar centres and AQA centres, for both practical and theoretical components.
Pippa has worked as a moderator and examiner since 2012. Pippa opened her own dance school in 2019 and has a wealth of experience working with partnership companies ensuring her knowledge is up to date and relevant.
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