Course Title: Manage own work and learning

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2016

Course Code: GEDU6065C

Course Title: Manage own work and learning

School: 360T Education

Campus: Brunswick Campus

Program: C4349 - Certificate IV in Education Support

Course Contact: Soosan Kian Robyn Blaikie

Course Contact Phone: +61 03 9925 9183 03 9925 4383

Course Contact Email: soosan.kian@rmit.edu.au robyn.blaikie@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Lorraine Rodrigues 03 9925 9155

lorraine.rodrigues@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 10

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

No specific pre-requisite and co-requisite

Course Description

This unit deals with the self-management skills needed to perform effectively in the workplace. As such it relates to personal time management and the identification and management of personal learning needs.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CUECOR01C Manage own work and learning

Element:

1. Develop personal time management skills

Performance Criteria:

1.1. Establish priorities and deadlines in consultation with others, as appropriate 1.2. Plan time so that tasks are completed according to order of priority and within established deadlines 1.3. Re-prioritise work effectively as necessary to accommodate important workload variations 1.4. Document details of work tasks and commitments accurately, as required 1.5. Maintain basic work records effectively 1.6. Identify any variations and difficulties affecting work requirements through regular reviews, and inform relevant personnel

Element:

2. Manage own learning

Performance Criteria:

2.1. Identify own learning needs in consultation with relevant personnel 2.2. Identify opportunities to meet learning needs and take appropriate action in consultation with relevant personnel 2.3. Collate evidence of on and off-the-job learning relevant to work role

Element:

3. Receive and act constructively on personal feedback

Performance Criteria:

3.1. Regularly seek suggestions on ways to improve work 3.2. Act on feedback as required to improve work performance


Learning Outcomes


This unit develops the knowledge and skills of self-management needed to perform effectively in the workplace. As such it relates to personal time management and the identification and management of personal learning needs.


Details of Learning Activities

This unit is part of Certificate IV in Education Support program. You will study this unit with several other units on the same day. Your program consists of face to face teaching, Unsupervised Directed Study and you are required to participate in compulsory work placement. It is strongly advised you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency. You are not required to attend to complete Unsupervised Directed Study, however you are expected to complete the work given and will at times be required to show evidence the work has been completed. Your Unsupervised Directed Study will be posted on Blackboard.
The student learning experience will be facilitated through participation in a range of activities: 

• Work Placement
• Group discussion 

• Research assignments

• Guest speakers

• Oral and/or written questions on "What if?" scenarios

• Realistic simulations and role play
• Practical demonstrations and direct observation of actual work and simulated work practice
• Oral Presentations
• Individual and group projects - Completing the projects will include negotiated independent study time and practical work relevant to the unit of competency. 



Teaching Schedule

This unit will be delivered weekly.
Please note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources. Should the teaching schedule change students will be advised via blackboard.
Library Orientation & an RMIT Online Systems Information Session will be scheduled during the first two weeks of your program. Information about student services, rights and responsibilities is contained in your student diary.

This Unit CUECOR01C Manage Own Work and Learning will be delivered over the semester in six sessions.
                                                                                                              

Session

TOPIC

ELEMENTS

1

Develop personal time management skills

 – an introduction to personal time management skills.

Ref: Learning Lab page "Managing My Time" which is located at: https://emedia.rmit.edu.au/learninglab/content/managing-my-time-0

 

1 – 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4

2

Manage own learning

– Identifying learning needs and learning styles.

 

2 – 2.1, 2.2, 2.3

3

Maintaining basic work records  – documenting work tasks and commitments.

 Writing SMART Goals

1.5

4

Identify any variations and difficulties affecting work requirements through regular reviews, and inform relevant personnel – Case scenarios from work placement – challenges, dilemmas and work practice issues

1.6

5

Collate evidence of on and off-the-job learning relevant to work role

Receive and act constructively on personal feedback

-Regularly seek suggestions on ways to improve work

- Act on feedback as required to improve work performance

 
6

Work in collaboration with all team members

3, 1 – 1.6


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

TEXTS AND EQUIPMENT
There are no set texts in this course. RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through handouts, our online systems and access to facilities and relevant software. You will also have access to the library resources. It is recommended that you bring:
• Display folder with plastic sleeves
• Highlighter pens
• Notebook or loose leaf paper
• Headphones (use your own or they can be purchased from the Brunswick Library very cheaply)
• USB (Memory stick)


Overview of Assessment

This unit is part of an integrated program. You must demonstrate critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit.
Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks. You may be assessed by:
• Oral or written questioning
• oral presentations
• Assignments and projects
• Direct observation of actual work practice
• Presentation of a portfolio of evidence which may comprise documents, and/or photographs and/or video and audio files
• Work-based activities
• Third-party feedback from a work supervisor/employer
Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions, through individual and group feedback on practical exercises and by individual consultation.

If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program manager or the Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.

The Student Charter www.rmit.edu.au/about/our-education/supporting-learning-and-teaching/student-charter/ summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT University student as well as the responsibilities of the university.

Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies and procedures which can be found on the RMIT University website at: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qwxbqbg739rl1


Assessment Tasks

Assessment 1 : Setting Goals - SMART Goals (Week 4)

Assessment 2: Portfolio (Week 14)

Assessment 3: Observation/Demonstration in workpacement (Week 11-16)

Assessment tasks in this unit are assessed using the following competency based results:

CA – Competency achieved
NYC – Not Yet Competent

All Assessment tasks should be submitted by the due date. If an extension is required please contact your teacher and/or Coordinator before the due date.
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work.
All assessment tasks including electronically recorded student work will be kept by the University for student feedback and to meet government requirements.
Resubmissions:
If you are found to be Not Yet Competent in a Course Assessment Task you may be allowed one resubmission only. Your teacher will provide feedback regarding what you need to do to improve and will set a new deadline for the resubmission.
 


Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency and with the critical aspects of assessment for each unit. The assessment matrix for units will be available on Blackboard for students to access.
 

Other Information

Attendance - The major learning experience involves participating in face to face classes. It 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.
Feedback - Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. Students may be asked to attend interviews with relevant teachers and Program Coordinator to discuss academic progress.
Assessment Academic Progress www.rmit.edu.au/policies/academicprogress
Special Consideration - All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension. Please see the RMIT website for further information. www.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension 
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism - RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy. www.rmit.edu.au/students/academic-integrity 
 

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