Task: 6a

Pilot Interview Findings:

It is quite clear from the answers given to question 3 that examinations were a factor to the loss of my ballet students to hip-hop, as at my school i promote examinations to both the gifted and talented and to the students who are taking ballet classes for the fun. The interviewee only enters the students for examinations who have private tuition. He reasons that examinations were not successful as the higher the grades became the harder it became to receive a pass so he does not big up the examinations beyond grade 5 ballet at his school and proves to be successful. Questions have now emerged from this do i put to much pressure on my students to take exams to further their qualification. Question 6 revealed that by using extrinsic motivation is clearly a successful tool as he as 63 students at 14 plus although i do reward through praise i do not get guest teachers in or take students to see professional shows. I am also going to do a workshop with both my ballet students and repeat the same workshop with my hip hop students. the aim of the workshop will be to recognise their thoughts and understanding of what ballet is.