Wow this hard. Knowing what to write about is a real challenge.
I have spent 35 years teaching dance and throughout those 35 years I have learnt as much as I have taught. Each group of students challenges me to rethink my method, encouraging me to research different approaches to teaching the same exercises, forcing me to revisit old ideas or find new ones. I have also been an examiner for the ISTD for over 15 years. I have watched students all over Europe and seen how different teachers approach the same exercises and how students in different countries approach the exam experience. I have attended courses and lectures both as a teacher and as an examiner, all designed to make me a better teacher and examiner.
I know I am lucky as my ISTD fellowship status counts for 60 credits at this level so I only need to find material for 20 credits but what do I write about?
How do I put into words what I have learnt and how do I make it into a cohesive and intelligent piece of writing?
I have read so many fantastic blogposts from fellow students and have even managed to reply to a few but I can't seem to put my thoughts into words... I spend days trying to compose blogposts in my head only to find that they have lost their relevance as others have taken the ideas and written them so eloquently. Now I need to present a draft of my AOL and I am struggling to know where to start.
Any advice?
Hey Cat! Only just came across your post. Was great to read your blog and your experience within the ISTD. I am more of a tapper and hold LIC in this. I hope you managed to find what you were looking for and look forward to reading more of your blogs especially revolving around our ideas and teaching within dancing and the ISTD. x
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