Introduction

8. Unit 2: Reflective Practice and Professional Values

What is Unit 2?

Unit 2 is a professional discussion with one of our examiners which takes place after the submission of Unit 1A and Unit 1B (ARSM and LRSM) or Unit 1 (FRSM). Unit 2 is designed to allow you to demonstrate your understanding and insight into Music Teaching and music Education more broadly. The discussion will take place using video conferencing software and you are encouraged to have to hand anything you feel would enhance your responses. This could include your instrument for demonstration purposes, sample resources etc. 

For each level of the diploma, the professional discussion lengthens:

• ARSM: 30 minutes
• LRSM: 45 minutes
• FRSM: 50 minutes

What should be prepared?

The professional discussion will be structured as written in the Qualification Specification and there will always be questions based on the Unit 1 submissions. 

How do we mark Unit 2?

Examiners mark using our criteria which you can find in the Qualification Specification on pages 23 and 27.