Course Title: Apply research to training and assessment practice
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2017
Course Code: TCHE5910C
Course Title: Apply research to training and assessment practice
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 99254343
peter.murphy@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 70
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 undertake research into educational theory and apply this research to improve current training and assessment practice.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
TAERES501 Apply research to training and assessment practice |
Element: |
1. Prepare a research brief relating to training and assessment practice |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify the purpose of research to be conducted, according to the current and future needs of the organisation around training and assessment practice 1.2 Identify and report on rationale for research and proposed research procedures and the methodology to be used 1.3 Define activities to be undertaken in conducting the research, timeframe, resource required, and expected outcomes in line with organisational practice 1.4 Develop process and criteria to evaluate achievement of the outcomes 1.5 Prepare budget and timelines for the research, in line with organisational requirements and constraints 1.6 Present research proposal to relevant personnel for approval, in line with organisational procedures |
Element: |
2. Conduct research in training and assessment practice |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Manage and conduct research activities using effective techniques for project management, implementation and data collection 2.2 Collect data, and record appropriate project activities, in line with the research proposal 2.3 Analyse data obtained from the research in relation to its application, improving current and future training, and assessment practice |
Element: |
3. Investigate and apply educational theory to the research |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Identify appropriate sources of information to identify relevant educational theory 3.2 Apply appropriate educational theories to the outcomes of the training and assessment research 3.3 Make recommendations for training and assessment development, and improvement, in line with the identified current and future needs of the organisation |
Element: |
4. Report on the application of educational theory to training and assessment practice |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Prepare relevant documentation on research findings using academic referencing and citation protocols, for presentation to key personnel 4.2 Make recommendations for action to improve current, and future, training and assessment practice, based on the research findings, and present to relevant personnel for approval 4.3 Establish criteria to monitor and evaluate new practices, based on the research recommendations, and recommend monitoring and evaluation processes |
Element: |
5. Review entire process |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Design a process to review the research procedures, methodologies, data collection, analysis and reporting 5.2 Conduct the review in consultation with key personnel 5.3 Make recommendations for further research based on the review |
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to:
1. Prepare research brief relating to training and assessment practice
2. Conduct research in training and assessment practice
3. Investigate and apply educational theory to the research
4. Report on application of educational theory to training and assessment practice
5. Review entire process
Details of Learning Activities
This course is online. Activities include:
• blog/wiki discussion and participation
• participation in online discussion boards/threads and Collaborate sessions or other webinar-type activities
• 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
Teaching Schedule
For students who commenced February 2017
This course is taught over 3 sessions in semester 2.
Note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the order is subject to change depending on class needs.
Session 1: Prepare research brief by identifying the purpose of the research, the methodology to be be used, and determining project parameters such as timeframes, resources required, budget, etc
Session 2: Conduct the research by implementing the research brief plan and by collecting and analysing data
Session 3: Investigate and apply educational theory to the research. Report on the application of the theory to the research, make recommendations for improving training and/or assessment practice and review the research process
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
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
For students who commenced February 2017:
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: Conduct and report on a research project in training and assessment practice which incorporates relevant educational theory. Conduct and report on a review of the research project undertaken.
Further details of the above assessment tasks will be provided in session 1 of semester 1 via myRMIT>myStudies.
Submission deadline:
Task 1: needs to be submitted by midnight October 31
It is a requirement of the Dip TD&D (TAE50216) program that all assessment work be submitted electronically through the "2017FEBTDDVET" program shell in myRMIT>myStudies. You are asked to submit any workplace projects as a single Word or PDF file which must include a signed RMIT Cover Sheet; multiple project files will not be accepted.
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 2 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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