allnewtome Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 Hi I was wondering if any of your DC had taken the intermediate exam with BTDA. I understand it involves doing some coursework and an interview. Could anyone enlighten me as to what this entails? Thank you x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellar Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 The student completes a written journal alongside their practical teaching can work, the journal covers 6 areas, performance skills, technique, choreography, teaching, physiological and cultural. Although there are no set answers (as it’s the candidates own personal research and opinions) there are guidance questions for each area. The journal itself is not marked but their is a brief interview on the work presented at the end of the exam which is awarded marks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allnewtome Posted October 3, 2018 Author Share Posted October 3, 2018 Thank you so much. My daughters teacher has never taught it before and is worried it will be too hard! I personally think having not taught it before she is over thinking it and my DD will be fine! I just couldn’t find any information on it. Thank you again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peanut68 Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Apologies for my ignorance.... what is BTDA & Is this a teaching qualification? Would be interested to know more if anyone has time to share some info... thanks in advance... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 British Theatre Dance Association. One of the lesser known exam boards but as far as I am aware it is accredited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peanut68 Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 Thanks Pictures.... so my next Q is what exactly does accredited refer to? Is it some sort of official government registration? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 It means that their exams sit on the Qualifications Framework or whatever it is called now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peanut68 Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 Thanks pictures.... and is that a governement recognised thing then? Am curious as hoping to enter the world of ballet teacher training & currently assessing options & routes available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 Yes it is. Each accredited qualification has a size & a level & some confer UCAS points. So a Level 2 qualification will include GCSE’s, Grade 5 RAD/ABRSM Level 2 Btec etc Level 3 is A Level, Btec Nat Diploma, Grade 8, Intermediate Level 4 is HND, 1st year degree, Advanced 1 & so on. Dance teaching diplomas are available from Level 4 onwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allnewtome Posted October 5, 2018 Author Share Posted October 5, 2018 On 03/10/2018 at 06:14, Stellar said: The student completes a written journal alongside their practical teaching can work, the journal covers 6 areas, performance skills, technique, choreography, teaching, physiological and cultural. Although there are no set answers (as it’s the candidates own personal research and opinions) there are guidance questions for each area. The journal itself is not marked but their is a brief interview on the work presented at the end of the exam which is awarded marks Thank you - how long is the course work? Ie is it a huge undertaking? Do you know how much of the course work/ interview counts? Sorry for all the questions , just trying to work out if my dd should do it and I can’t find any info online and not many schools do BTDA. Any info would be hugely appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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