Course Title: Design and develop learning strategies
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2014
Course Code: TCHE5777C
Course Title: Design and develop learning strategies
School: 360T Education
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5307 - Diploma of Vocational Education and Training
Course Contact: Program Administrative Officer
Course Contact Phone: 9925 4933
Course Contact Email: trainme@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Peter Murphy
ph 99254343
peter.murphy@rmit.edu.au
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
None
Course Description
This course covers the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to design, develop and review learning strategies.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
TAEDES501A Design and develop learning strategies |
Element: |
1. Determine the parameters of the learning strategy |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Clarify the purpose of the learning strategy, likely target groups and their learning needs 1.2 Research qualification or other benchmark options for meeting the likely target group needs and select an appropriate option 1.3 Consult with relevant people to confirm the parameters of the learning strategy |
Element: |
2. Develop the framework for the learning strategy |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Develop a learning strategy design that reflects the requirements of the selected qualification or other benchmark 2.2 Analyse i ndustry or organisation documentation to determine additional and supporting requirements 2.3 Research and analyse options for design, based on likely target groups, their learning needs and contexts for delivery 2.4 Use appropriate learning theories and instructional design principles to support the learning strategy design 2.5 Identify and document broad content headings 2.6 Consult to modify and confirm the framework 2.7 Develop the review process for the learning strategy |
Element: |
3. Devise the content and structure of the learning strategy |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Elaborate on and document each content heading to form an overview of content to be addressed 3.2 Sequence the content to support learning and determine overall timelines within operating constraints 3.3 Express learning strategy outcomes to reflect both generic and specific learning outcomes to be achieved 3.4 Identify and document appropriate delivery and assessment strategies, taking account of the learning parameters, design framework and learning context 3.5 Identify and document operational requirements |
Element: |
4. Review the learning strategy |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Review the learning strategy in collaboration with relevant people against specified criteria prior to and post implementation 4.2 Document a post-implementation review process that includes measures for identifying the effectiveness and quality of the learning strategy 4.3 Make recommendations and changes based on outcomes of the review processes, where appropriate, and document these 4.4 Make modifications and document as part of a continuous improvement strategy |
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to:
. determine the parameters of learning strategies
. develop the framework for learning strategies
. devise the content and structure of learning strategies
. review learning strategies
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities are dependent upon the mode of delivery. In this case delivery is online so activities may include but are not limited to:
• blog/wiki discussion and participation
• participation in online discussion boards/threads
• keeping an online reflective journal
• analysis/critique of relevant reading material
• individual or group projects conducted through electronic media
• peer teaching and workshop presentations
• online research
• other online activities as decided by the facilitator
Teaching Schedule
February, April, and July intakes
Sem 1, 2014: Weeks 2-5
Week 2: Determine the parameters of the learning strategy
Week 3: Develop the framework of the learning strategy
Week 4: Devise the content and structure of the learning strategy
Week 5: Review the learning strategy
Note: While your teacher will cover all the material in the above schedules, the order is subject to change depending on class needs and the availability of speakers.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
"Professional Training and Assessment" by Dan Hill, Terry Hill and Lee Perlitz, McGraw-Hill, 2013 will be the prescribed text for this course. It will be complemented by various web-based material and/or electronic copies of other learning resources as required. |
References
Other Resources
At the beginning of the course students will be directed to various web-based material and/or
electronic copies of learning resources.
Electronic resources are located on myRMIT Studies. Handouts pertaining to in-class activities
will be handed out during class.
Overview of Assessment
During the program you will complete assessment tasks which are listed, in detail, at the beginning of the course. These tasks may include:
- Workplace based projects
- Contributions to online discussion forums
- A professional conversation
An assessment policy summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.
Your courses assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies and procedures see
http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment
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 coordinator or the Disability Liaison Unit if you would like to find out more.
Assessment Tasks
To demonstrate competency in this course, you need to complete each one of the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard.
- do Assessment 1.1 (workplace project) as described on pp 39-40 of the prescribed text
- do Assessment 1.2 as described on pg 40 of the prescribed text
In completing the above tasks please also follow any extra instructions provided by your facilitator.
Submission deadlines: these vary, depending on which intake you are in. Dates for each intake are listed below
Feb intake: midnight Sunday March 23, 2014
April intake: midnight Sunday June 8, 2014
July intake: midnight Sunday August 17, 2014
Grades used in this unit are as follows:
CA Competency Achieved
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit For Assessment
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates how the assessment task(s) aligns with the relevant unit
of competency and can be found on pp 41-3 of the prescribed text.
Other Information
Attendance/Participation
Your course involves participating in all online activities as directed by your facilitator. It is strongly advised that you do participate in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to successfully complete this course.
Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. Student program policy
You will be asked to participate in discussions with relevant teachers and your Program Co-ordinator. Such discussions may be conducted in a number of ways eg face-to-face, via telephone, using Skype or Google Hangout, etc. They are an important way of giving you feedback and supporting you by monitoring your academic progress.
Special consideration policy (Late submissions)
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.Extension
Special consideration is an assessment adjustment for unexpected circumstances that are outside your control, which:
• have a significant adverse impact on your performance in assessment or
• prevent you from attempting or submitting the assessment. Special Consideration
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the Academic Integrity and Plagiarism policy
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