Course Title: Participate in travel activities

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2016

Course Code: GEDU6082

Course Title: Participate in travel activities

School: 365T Global, Urban and Social Studies

Campus: City Campus

Program: C1075 - Certificate I in Transition Education

Course Contact: Renee Costa

Course Contact Phone: renee.costa@rmit.edu.au

Course Contact Email: 9925 0886


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 150

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

 In this unit you will develop the skills and knowledge required to participate in independent travel activities and access the most appropriate modes of travel

This unit contains employability skills.

 

 


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

VU21778 Participate in travel activities

Element:

1.Identify transport modes

Performance Criteria:

Identify transport options in the local area Compare transport options in the local area

Element:

2. Prepare to use transport

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Identify purpose and destination of travel 2.2 Select best travel option to meet purpose and destination 2.3 Access travel information 2.4 Develop a travel plan

Element:

3. Implement travel plan

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Confirm destination and mode of transport 3.2 Follow travel plan to arrive at destination 3.3 Identify problem/s which may arise and strategies to resolve them 3.4 Identify sources of support and assistance when using transport


Learning Outcomes


 On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.

 


Details of Learning Activities

 

Examples of learning activities (please select the ones that apply to your course from this list or add your own):

 

  • class exercises to review discussions
  • practical demonstrations
  • activities or projects
  • group projects
  • peer learning
  • guest presentation
  • peer teaching and class presentations
  • group discussion
  • research
  • independent project based work
  • group activities
  • visits to galleries and events

 


Teaching Schedule

 

Class

Topic

Content

Resources

Performance criteria

Assessment activity

Week 1

X July 2016

Introduction

 

 

Look at election results and what they mean – students clarify own interests regarding results –group work

Review rights, responsibilities, voting requirements, procedures, community member, legal supports – discuss students’ interest and participation in election –

If there is time – do Assessment task 2 QUIZ

Paper, pens

Youtube

2.1, 2.2, 2.3,  

Assessment task 2 QUIZ (Community unit)

Week 2

Consumerism

What is a consumer? Class discussion – in groups identify what sort of goods and services are commonly purchased by students (look at where these are purchased too).  Look at why these are purchased – what is essential/non-essential?

Look at local area and if this is prime place for purchasing/accessing services etc – identify local area of students (students in similar areas to share experience)

 

3.1, 3.2, 3.3

 

Week 3

Different methods of purchasing goods and services

After discussion re purchase of goods and services, discuss different methods of purchasing goods and services (paywave, online, paypal, cash, etc.)

Purchasing travel tickets/services – connect payment services/goods to travel

 

2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4

 

Week 4

Obligations of providers

Discuss ‘obligations of providers’ – warranties, trial periods, exchange of goods,

etc. Look at consumer items and identify what these are for these items.

 

3.3

 

Week 5

Consumer warranties, etc.

Student consensus re trip to shopping centre – look at consumer products re warranties, etc. Worksheet re info on items.

Students plan travel time and mode – come up with 2 different options for travel, and decide/negotiate the options (Northlands, Ikea, etc) for this consumer activity

 

3.1, 3.2

2.3

 

 

Week 6

 

Students come up with issues that could go wrong when purchasing goods/services – role play how this could play out, and how to problem solve – Then do Assessment task 3 Role Play Project

 

 

3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5

Assessment task 3 Role Play Project

Week 7

 

Work on Assessment task 3 Role Play Project

 

3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5

Assessment task 3 Role Play Project

Week 8

 

Students identify what they like to do – refer other units where they have tried different activities. Student worksheet to identify what they like to do, and what they would like to try that is a new activity. Group work to investigate opportunities to participate in community activities

Look at how travel options change the potential for engagement with community activities.  Students to consider their local and/or wider communities and how travel can determine engagement

 

4.1, 4.2

1.1, 1.2, 2.3,

 

Week 9

 

IN groups, students research community activity and present to class – do this in one class – demonstration first of how to go about this, and how to do this quickly – ask: what do you need to know? Elicit info from group and make up (as a class) a list of questions (basic) that form the framework for investigating activities.

 

 

4.1, 4.2, 4.3,

1.1, 1.2, 2.3,

 

Week 10

 

Student work on ‘what is a travel plan’ – from first semester

Assessment task 2 – Research project (Travel plan). Students work on travel plan in class.

 

 

Assessment task 2 – Research project (Travel plan).

Week 11

 

Students look at key points of contact for activities – consider: social groups, activity groups, local committees, festivals, volunteering, other

Students work on Assessment task 4 - project

 

4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4

Assessment task 4 - project

Week 12

 

As part of Assessment task 4 – project, students will have to do a travel plan for accessing activities.  Students work on this during class.

 

4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4

 

Week 13

 

Access and participate in community activities – students to negotiate this

 

4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4

 

Week 14

 

Access and participate in community activities – students to negotiate this

 

4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4

 

Week 15

 

Access and participate in community activities – students to negotiate this

 

4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4

 

Week 16

 

Access and participate in community activities – students to negotiate this

 

4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

Task 1: Case study and questions in relation to travel in the community

 


Assessment Tasks

 

  • Assessment task 2 – Research project - To develop and put into practice the travel plan that was developed


Assessment Matrix

Students will be given an assessment marking guide for reference at the time that the assessment tasks are distributed and verbal feedback if required

Other Information

 

 Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: rmit.edu.au/students

Cover Sheet for SubmissionsYou must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work, including online submissions. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of implications of plagiarism.

AttendanceIt is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.

Applying for an Extension

Extension of time for assessment tasks may be granted where circumstances beyond your control prevent submission by the published due date. Speak with your teacher or course coordinator regarding applying for an extension.

Applying for Special Consideration

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http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration

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Plagiarism and Collusion

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Examples of plagiarism include:

  • Copying sentences or paragraphs word-for-word from one or more sources, whether published or unpublished, which could include but is not limited to books, journals, reports, theses, websites, conference papers, course notes, etc. without proper citation;
  • Closely paraphrasing sentences, paragraphs, ideas or themes without proper citation;
  • Piecing together text from one or more sources and adding only linking sentences;
  • Copying or submitting whole or parts of computer files without acknowledging their source;
  • Copying designs or works of art and submitting them as your original work;
  • Copying a whole or any part of another student's work; and
  • Submitting work as your own that someone else has done for you.
  • Enabling Plagiarism: the act of assisting or allowing another person to plagiarise or to copy your own work is also an offence.

For further information, please see the RMIT Plagiarism Policy – http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=sg4yfqzod48g1 (unresolved) – and the RMIT Student Conduct Regulations –http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=r7a7an6qug93

Plagiarism Software

The originality verification software Turnitin may be used in this course. For details, see: http://www.turnitin.com

Complaints Procedure:

RMIT University is committed to providing a harmonious study and work environment for all students and staff. The University recognises your right to raise concerns about academic, administrative or support services without recrimination and has policies and procedures to assist in the resolution of complaints.

Most issues are resolved at the local level and you are encouraged to take steps to resolve your issue locally. The student complaint procedure details steps to take if your problem is not resolved or you believe the response you received is unreasonable.

Student Complaints Policy: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/policies/studentcomplaintspolicy

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Student Complaints Form: http://mams.rmit.edu.au/v4ujvmyojugxz.pdf

 

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