Teacher Certificate Pipe Band Drumming
1. Candidates must hold an RSPBA Advanced Certificate in Drumming; an RSPBA Intermediate Certificate in Drumming plus the Pipe Band Studies Certificate; or a PDQB Level 4 Certificate Pipe Band Drumming National Progression Award Scottish Pipe Band Drumming: SCQF Level 6 plus the Pipe Band Studies Certificate.
2. Candidates must have the ability to:
b. Recognise basic faults and to correct them,
c. Explain movements clearly and concisely and correct mistakes quickly
d. Instil proper methods of practice in pupils
e. Maintain a pupil’s interest throughout a lesson
3. Assessment of Teaching Skills
The following assessment criteria should be met within 12 months.
Candidates will be assessed by a nominated Assessor on the delivery of four lessons.
The lessons should be as follows:
a. Workshop topic to be agreed with the Assessor
b. Individual lesson
c. Group lesson
d. Pipe Band history lesson
For each lesson candidates must prepare a lesson plan, which will also be assessed.
Candidates must maintain a diary to record 20 hours of teaching lessons and demonstrate delivery of teaching to varying ability levels from beginner to advanced.