Artefact Plan

Jane Capers – Module 3

Professional Artefact

A Dance Teachers Survival guide in a QTS world

 

I have decided to base my Artefact on a guide for dance teachers. After reviewing the results of my survey in Module 2 I became aware that although teaching in schools produced positive feedback from the teachers involved, they identified areas that they were not aware of in terms of qualifying to teach in schools. The results ranged from not knowing it was possible to teach in school with their qualification, to having to deal with data and policy, resulting in them not trying to gain employment in schools.

I would like my artefact to inform dance teachers of the routes into QTS, issues they may face, successes and challenges ahead of them using personal reflection, comparisons with policy, planning and benefits of having a specialist qualification.

I am planning to create a booklet style resource, possibly a pocket size guide that will be easy for dance teachers to keep in their possession to refer to when necessary. I hope that this type of artefact will be useful to teachers. I want it to be written in an informal light-hearted way using the correct facts but illustrated to be presented in an attractive booklet.

This topic is close to my heart and one that I have experienced for many years. I believe that this resource will be useful to potential teachers. Had I known what I know now, my experiences would have been ‘easier’ and more enjoyable. I want to produce a resource for impending school teachers, that will help inform them of what could happen next .

The design of the artefact will have subheadings and pictures. This type of resource needs to be easy to read and give as much information about teaching as possible without being too ‘wordy’ or boring.

In summary, ‘it does what it says on the tin’….. Give vital information to help dance teachers in their quest to gain QTS or at least aid in making the decision for the future.