Course Title: Design and develop learning resources

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2017

Course Code: TCHE5905C

Course Title: Design and develop learning resources

Important Information:

In order to successfully undertake assessment of this unit you need access to a workplace.

School: 360T Education

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5354 - Diploma of Training Design and Development

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

Facilitator

Peter Murphy


ph (03) 99254343 


peter.murphy@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 50

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 and develop resources to support the learning process.

This course includes a work integrated learning experience in which your knowledge and skills will be applied and assessed in a real or simulated workplace context and where feedback from industry and/or community is integral to your experience.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

TAEDES502 Design and develop learning resources

Element:

1. Research the learning resource requirements

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Clarify with the client the brief, focus and type of learning resource

1.2 Research the target audience, their learning needs and the learning environment for the resource

1.3 Gather, collate and analyse relevant existing information

1.4 Identify any ethical and legal considerations and act on them

1.5 Write a development work plan

Element:

2. Design the learning resource and plan the content

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Generate a range of design options using a variety of techniques

2.2 Develop and confirm with the client an outline or prototype for the learning resource

2.3 Analyse content specifications of the learning product and map out proposed content

Element:

3. Develop the learning resource content

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Develop content and content specifications in accordance with the agreed design

3.2 Establish mechanisms for reviewing work-in-progress

3.3 Ensure any text is clear, concise, grammatically correct and appropriate for the intended audience

3.4 Ensure any visuals are relevant, instructive and appropriate for the intended audience

Element:

4. Review learning resource prior to implementation

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Check resource content to ensure the accuracy and relevance of information against specifications

4.2 Check text, format and visual design for clarity and focus

4.3 Conduct an external review using appropriate review methods and incorporate feedback

4.4 Review final draft against the brief and other relevant criteria to ensure it meets all requirements prior to delivery to the client

Element:

5. Evaluate the design and development process

Performance Criteria:

5.1 Review the design and development process against appropriate evaluation criteria

5.2 Reflect on the development process and methods and identify areas for improvement

5.3 Document identified improvements for future projects

Learning Outcomes


Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to:
. research learning resource requirements
. design learning resources and plan their content
. develop the content of learning resources
. review learning resources prior to implementation
. evaluate the design and development process for producing learning resources
 


Details of Learning Activities

This course is online. Activities may include:

-Online activities which may include discussion threads and/or blogs and wikis
- Direct observation of actual and simulated work practice
- Oral or written questioning
- Assignments and projects
- Presentation of a portfolio of evidence which may comprise documents and/or photographs and/or video and audio files
- Review of products produced through work-based or course activities
- Third-party feedback from a work supervisor/employer


Teaching Schedule

 

For students who commenced July 2017


This course is taught over 3 sessions in semester 1.

Note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the order is subject to change depending on class needs.

Session 1

Clarify what is needed in a learning resource; determine its focus and purpose; research your target audience; research training product options to meet needs of target audience; consult with clients/end-users.

Session 2

Generate a range of design options using a variety of techniques; develop and confirm with the client an outline or prototype for the learning resource; analyse content specifications  of the learning product and map out proposed content

Session 3

Develop content and content specifications in accordance with the agreed design; establish mechanisms for reviewing work in progress; ensure any text is clear, concise, grammatically correct and appropriate for the intended audience; ensure any visuals are relevant, instructive and appropriate for the intended audience. Review the design and development process against appropriate evaluation criteria; reflect on the development process and methods and identify areas for improvement; document identified improvements for future projects

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

"Professional Training and Assessment" by Dan Hill, Terry Hill and Lee Perlitz, McGraw-Hill Education, 2013. 


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, myStudies.


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
  • Online assessment (eg discussion forum, blog, wiki, quiz)
  • Professional conversation
  • Third-party reports

 

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.

 


 


Assessment Tasks

 

To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete all of the following tasks to a satisfactory standard.

You will receive written feedback on all assessment tasks.

Task 1: Design and develop one (1) print-based learning resource

Research, design and develop a print based resource that reflects client needs and the contexts of application with documented evidence of:

  • consultation, research and findings
  • a completed design for the resource

Task 2: Design and develop a second print-based learning resource and trial and review it

Research, design and develop a print based resource that reflects client needs and the contexts of application with documented evidence of:

  • consultation, research and findings
  • a completed design for the resource

Complete the development of the resource with documented evidence of:

  • a review and trial of the resource, including user feedback and how this impacted on the development of the resource
  • the final print based resource, either complete or in part or sample
  • the candidate’s specific role in the development process.

Further details of the above assessment tasks will be provided in session 1, semester 1 via myRMIT>myStudies.

 

 

Submission deadlines

2017 February intake

  • Task 1 needs to be submitted by midnight October 20
  • Task 2 needs to be submitted by midnight Nov 10 

It is a requirement of the Diploma of Training Design and Development (TAE50216) program, that all assessment projects are to be submitted electronically through the "2017JULYTDDVET" Blackboard program shell. You are asked to submit
each assessment project as a single Word or PDF file, to which you must include a signed RMIT Cover Sheet; multiple project files will not be accepted.


*Please add your name and student number into the footer of your project document. *Please note, that no ‘Hard Copy’ portfolios will be accepted.

RMIT Electronic Submission of work for assessment:

In submitting your assessment electronically, you declare that in submitting all work for each assessment you have read, understood and agree to the content and expectations of the
assessment declaration. (URL: http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/declaration )

Grades used in this unit are as follows: 

SA Satisfactory 
NYS Not Yet Satisfactory
CA Competency Achieved
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit For Assessment


Assessment Matrix

An assessment matrix will be available in week 1 of semester 1 via myRMIT>my Studies.

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

Appeals

RMIT appeals process is available on the Appeals webpage www.rmit.edu.au/students/appeals


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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