Course Title: Assist teacher to develop Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander language and culture lessons
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2016
Course Code: OTED5007C
Course Title: Assist teacher to develop Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander language and culture lessons
School: 360T Education
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4349 - Certificate IV in Education Support
Course Contact: Robyn Blaikie
Course Contact Phone: 03 9925 4838
Course Contact Email: robyn.blaikie@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Fiona Dean
99259494
Nominal Hours: 40
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 focuses on the skills and knowledge required to assist a teacher to develop a series of lessons relating to local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander languages and culture. It applies to education support work in a variety of contexts and work is to be undertaken with appropriate guidance, support and supervision by a nominated teacher or other education professional.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCEDS029 Assist teacher to develop Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander language and culture lessons |
Element: |
1. Develop knowledge of local languages and cultures |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify and research local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander languages 1.2 Identify and research local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultures |
Element: |
2. Assist teacher to plan a series of learning experiences in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander language and culture |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Assist teacher to identify curriculum requirements for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander languages and culture 2.2 Support teacher to develop a plan for a sequence of effective language and culture learning experiences 2.3 Identify effective language and culture activities to incorporate into learning experiences 2.4 Assist teacher to develop assessment and evaluation criteria for a sequence of learning experiences 2.5 Aid teacher in delivery and evaluation of a sequence of learning experiences 2.6 Gather and evaluate assessment data for further planning |
Element: |
3. Engage with students in extensive language and literacy learning |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Identify context for learning an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander language 3.2 Assist teacher to plan language learning activities to address identified context for language learning 3.3 Implement language learning activities in consultation with teacher |
Learning Outcomes
This unit focuses on developing the skills and knowledge required to assist a teacher to develop a series of lessons relating to local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander languages and culture. On successful completion of this course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate your competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
Your program consists of face to face teaching, compulsory workplacement and Unsupervised Directed Study. 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.
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
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.
Week 1
Language and Culture
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander languages and cultures
E1
Week 2
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander languages and cultures
Old languages and new languages
Aboriginal English and Kriol
E1
Week 3
Local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultures and languages
Personal language maps
Aboriginal English and Kriol
E1 E2
Week 4
Local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultures and languages
Personal language maps
E1 E2
Week 5
Education department policies in relation to curriculum and local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait
Islander cultures and languages
Curriculum requirements
E2
Week 6
School policies and programs relating to the promotion of language and culture in the school
Assisting in identifying language and culture activities to be incorporated into learning experiences
Language and literacy learning strategies and activities.
E2
Week 7
Language and literacy learning strategies and activities.
Assisting in identifying language and culture activities to be incorporated into learning experiences
Identifying context for learning
E2 E3
Week 8
Assisting in planning and delivering learning experiences in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander language and culture
Assisting teacher to develop assessment and evaluation criteria
E2 E3
Week 9
Implementing language activities
Supporting teacher to deliver and evaluate sequence of learning experiences
Assisting teacher to develop assessment and evaluation criteria
E2 E3
Week 10
Implementing language activities
Supporting teacher to deliver and evaluate sequence of learning experiences
Assisting teacher to develop assessment and evaluation criteria
E2 E3
Week 11
Gathering and evaluating assessment data
E2 E3
Week 12
Evaluating and reviewing the language activities and learning experiences
E2 E3
Week 13
Evaluating and reviewing the language activities and learning experiences
E2 E3
Week 14
Reflecting on experiences assisting teacher to develop Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander language and culture lessons
E2 E3
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
• USB (Memory stick)
Overview of Assessment
This unit is part of an integrated program. You must demonstrate Performance and Knowledge Evidence of the unit in order to be deemed competent. 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: Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander languages and cultures assignment (Week 7)
Assessment 2: Oral presentation - Developing and using language and culture activities (Week 12)
Assessment 3: Observation/Demonstration in workplacement (Week 1-14)
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 from your teacher and 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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