A quick guide to our new Teaching Diplomas
This short guide provides an introduction to our new Teaching diploma suite. It does not replace the Qualification Specification.
If you are planning to take a diploma or prepare a student for one, it's important to read the Qualification Specification in full before preparing. Use the contents list on the right-hand side to navigate through the different diplomas.
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.