Course Title: Design a learning plan
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2016
Course Code: GEDU5975
Course Title: Design a learning plan
School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences
Campus: City Campus
Program: C3305 - Certificate III in Science
Course Contact: Namrita Kaul
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4309
Course Contact Email: namrita.kaul@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Marjorie Furlan
marjorie.furlan@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 20
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
There are none
Course Description
The focus of the unit is to enable learners to explore pathway options and develop a learning plan to achieve learning goals.
Learners needs and expectations require a focus on individual learner objectives such as improved study skills and future education and career goals in science or science related fields
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
VU20928 Design a learning plan |
Element: |
1. Identify potential pathways in science |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 A broad range of options is considered 1.2 Sources of information about options are identified 1.3 Information about possible options is accessed and noted 1.4 Options are evaluated in relation to own interests, skills and knowledge |
Element: |
2. Clarify learning goals |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Learning goals are identified and prioritized in relation to identified options 2.2 Current skills and knowledge are evaluated against goals 2.3 Learning styles are explored 2.4 Own personal learning context is discussed in relation to achieving identified goals 2.5 Program options to support the learner are discussed |
Element: |
3. Design an individual learning plan |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 The purpose and features of an individual learning plan are determined 3.2 The individual learning plan is documented 3.2 The individual learning plan is monitored and revised as necessary |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Lectures
Discussions
In-class worksheets
Online studying
Teaching Schedule
Week |
Date (Monday) |
Class content |
1 |
4 July |
Orientation |
2 |
11 July |
Introduction Time Management Pathways defined-Coat of Arms |
3 |
18 July |
A guest speaker-Pathways/ VTAC requirements and applications Options and sources identified |
4 |
25 July |
Pathways Computer Session (tertiary institutions, pre-requisites, extra skills, timeframe) Individual Learning Plan |
5 |
1 August |
Learning styles |
6 |
8 August |
Goal setting |
7 |
15 August |
Time Management |
8 |
22 August |
Careers Workshop/ Pathways review Portfolio to date to be handed in |
Mid Semester Break no class 29 August | ||
9 |
5 September |
Goal setting: self evaluation and consultation Procrastination; Analysing skills |
10 |
12 September |
Pathways/ Resumes/ Cover letters |
11 |
19 September |
Resumes/ Cover letters computer session |
12 |
26 September |
How to survive an interview/ progress of goals evaluated Portfolio to date to be handed in |
13 |
3 October |
Writing PI forms/SEAS applications Working on Portfolio |
14 |
10 October |
Progress and achievement of goals evaluated Working on Portfolio |
15 |
17 October |
Portfolio to be submitted |
16 |
24 October |
Feedback & Self Evaluation: Final Review Future Coat of Arms |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment may include
- reports
- assignments
- presentations
Assessment Tasks
# |
Assessment Task |
Week Issued |
Due Date |
Assessment weighting % of final mark |
Draft |
Worksheets must be handed in for correction and comment as completed. The Individual Learning Plan to date is to be handed in 22 August and 26 September |
1-14 |
11 July - 3 October |
Not Graded submitted for correction and comment. Portfolios submitted without having been reviewed will not be corrected. |
1 |
Final Portfolio |
1-14 |
17 October |
Not Graded Competent (CA) Not Yet Competent (NYC) |
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
Assessment information:
This course is graded in accordance with competency-based assessment
CA Competency Achieved
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for assessment
- APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR SUBMISSION OF ASSESSABLE WORK- A student may apply for an extension of up to 7 days from the original due date. They must lodge the application form (available online http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension) at least 24 hours before the due date. The application is lodged with the School Admin Office on Level 6, Bdg 51, or emailed to the Coordinator (nancy.varughese@rmit.edu.au).
- Students requiring extensions longer than 7 days must apply for Special Consideration (see the ‘Help me’ link in blackboard, via myRMIT studies or http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration) For missed assessments such as exams - you (& your doctor if you are sick) must fill out a special consideration form. This form must be lodged online with supporting evidence (e.g. medical certificate), prior to, or within, 48 hours of the scheduled time of the assessment.
- Late work that is submitted without an application for an extension will not be corrected
- If you miss an assessment task due to unavoidable circumstances, you need to follow the procedure of special consideration and apply within the allowed time frame.
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