Course Title: Work with diversity in the education environment
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2014
Course Code: EMPL5842C
Course Title: Work with diversity in the education environment
School: 360T Education
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4326 - Certificate IV in Education Support
Course Contact : Robyn Blaikie
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4838
Course Contact Email:robyn.blaikie@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Fiona Dean
fions.dean@rmit.edu.au
99254650
Nominal Hours: 35
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 course describes the knowledge and skills required for individuals without supervisory responsibilities to work effectively with diversity. It includes recognising and valuing individual differences and working effectively with diverse clients and colleagues.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCEDS312A Work with diversity in the education environment |
Element: |
1. Recognise and value individual differences |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Explore diversity to identify attributes that may be of benefit tot he school and its community |
Element: |
2. Work effectively with diverse students and colleagues |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Develop and use a range of communication styles to respect and reflect the diversity of the school |
Learning Outcomes
In practice, working with diversity is demonstrated in the context of other work activities, such as working effectively in the organisation, upholding the values of the organisation, contributing to the work team and delivering services. This work is to be undertaken with appropriate guidance, support and supervision by a nominated teacher or other education professional. 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
The student learning experience will be facilitated through participation in a range of activities:
Group discussion
Guest speakers
Oral and/or written questions on "What if?" scenarios
Individual and group projects - Completion of Projects will include negotiated independent study time and practical work relevant to the unit of competency.
Realistic simulations and role play
Practical demonstrations and direct observation of actual work and simulated work practice
Oral Presentations
Your program consists of a combination of learning activities through a range of delivery methods including: face to face teaching, online activities, workplacement and Directed Study. You work independently to complete Directed Study, however you are expected to complete all work given and will at times be required to show evidence that the work has been completed in this unit.
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
Benefits of diversity of the school community and in the workplace
E1
Week 2
Benefits of diversity in the workplace
E1
Week 3
Principles and practices of cultural awareness
E1, E2
Week 4
Legislation, policies and guidelines related to diversity
Locating in the education environment and the workplace
E1, E2
Week 5
Anti-discrimination legislation
E1, E2
Week 6
Direct discrimination
E1, E2
Week 7
Indirect discrimination
E1, E2
Week 8
Principles and practices of cultural awareness and cross-cultural communication
E1, E2
Assessment Task 3: Project 2 – Q&A/Research
Week 9
Cross-cultural communication in the education community
E1, E2
Week 10
Cross-cultural communication in the workplace
E1, E2
Week 11
Cultural influences and awareness
E1, E2
Week 12
Own cultural assumptions and their effect on work practices and behavior
E1, E2
Week 13
Communication in the workplace
E1, E2
Week 14
Equal employment opportunity, equity and diversity principles
E1, E2
Assessment Task 4 – Oral Presentation: Evidence of working with diversity in the education environment, e.g. Observation/Demonstration, Evidence Guide, Third party
Week 15
Reflecting on response to diversity
Evaluating response to diversity
Week 16
Seeking feedback
Acting on feedback
Week 17-18
Review folio of final assessments: Project 1 and 2, Interview : Evidence of practical experience promoting and responding to workplace diversity; e.g. Observation/Demonstration, Evidence Guide, Third party
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 Campus Library very cheaply)
• USB (Memory stick)
Overview of Assessment
You must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of the competencies 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:
• 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
• 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 coordinator or the Disability Liaison Unit if you would like to find out more.
An assessment charter (http://mams.rmit.edu.au/kh6a3ly2wi2h1.pdf) 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 which are described and referenced in a single document: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=ln1kd66y87rc
Assessment Tasks
Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner
over a range of assessment tasks:
Assessment Task 1: Evidence Guide
Assessment Task 2: Project 1 – Research/Q&A/Oral Presentation; Working with Diversity
Assessment Task 3: Project 2 – Q&A/Research
Assessment Task 4: Oral Presentation: Evidence of working with diversity in the education environment, e.g. Observation/Demonstration, Evidence Guide, Third party
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. Assessment tasks in this course are either formative or summative. Summative assessment tasks in this unit are assessed using the following competency based results:
CA – Competency achieved
NYC – Not Yet Competent
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency.
These are available from the course contact person (stated above).
Other Information
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work, including online submissions. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications.
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. www.rmit.edu.au/policies/academicprogress
Feedback - Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. Students will be asked to attend mid semester interviews with relevant teachers and Program Coordinator.
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 plagarism and and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/academic-integrity
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