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AOLs

So this week I have been going back and forth with my cv looking in depth at my experience as a choreographer/teacher and student.

As the deadline for submitting our AOLs fast approaches I start to panick as I’m overwhelmed with all my achievements and experiences over the past 6 years. Since 2012 I have had a huge interest in community dance and inclusive practise. I’ve always enjoyed community dance and seen and experienced the benefits it has for everybody in the community from young people to adults and non disabled or disabled people. After my experience and knowledge growing within community dance I started to broaden my thoughts and practition into inclusive dance. Inclusive dance has been a huge topic when I critically reflect on my teaching and studying knowledge. As I’m looking through my cv I’m reflecting on my time as a student, remembering the reason I chosen professional dance as a MA and the reason why I love and enjoy my job. I start to reflect and critically think about my teaching style and skills and put myself in a student situation. 

My Areas of Learning all seem to be my key  areas of my learning  within my chosen profession. I now start to think about how my titles have had effect on my module one learning outcomes 

*Reflect 
*knowledge 
*experience 

AOLs-

1. Inclusive dance Teaching - Teaching methods for dance in inclusive practise settings 
2. Approach to Physical movement and expression - enabling movement to music through expression as a physical therapy 

3. Equal opportunities within dance training - equal opportunities within community dance and training.

4. Teaching dance to all ages and abilities -communication skills within dance classes for toddlers to adults 

 5.Community dance practise - Dances from around the world- cultural experiences and breaking boundaries in community dance 




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