Course Title: Support behaviour of children and young people
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2014
Course Code: HWSS5731C
Course Title: Support behaviour of children and young people
School: 360T Education
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C4326 - Certificate IV in Education Support
Course Contact : Robyn Blaikie
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99254 838
Course Contact Email:robyn.blaikie@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Anna Remfry anna.remfry@rmit.edu.au 9925 9494
Soosan Kian soosan.kian@rmit.edu.au 9925 9183
Nominal Hours: 30
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 for workers to apply strategies to guide responsible behaviour in a safe and supportive environment.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCCHILD301B Support behaviour of children and young people |
Element: |
1. Contribute to a safe, supportive environment |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify characteristics of a supportive environment |
Element: |
2. Use positive support techniques |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Establish expectations for behaviour in consultation with supervisor and in line with organisation expectations |
Element: |
3. Observe and collect data to assist with development of appropriate strategies for support |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Observe and collect data as a basis for functional analysis of when, where and what a child or young person is doing while involved in a task
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Element: |
4. Implement strategies to support children or young people with additional needs |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Implement strategies to support child or young person with guidance from supervisor |
Element: |
5. Monitor and review strategies |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Closely monitor new strategies and record responses of child or young person in accordance with organisation's policy and procedures |
Learning Outcomes
This course applies to a range of community service contexts providing services to children and young people. 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
This unit is part of Certificate IV in Education Support program. You will study this unit with several other units on the same day. Your program consists of face to face teaching, Directed Study and you are expected to participate in professional placement. It is highly recommended that students attend at least 85% of class time as crucial learning activities, assessment task preparation some assessment tasks are completed in class. You are not required to attend 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. Directed Study is a very important part of your program. An outline of your Directed Study will be given by your teacher and is published in the Weekly Program Delivery Plan.
The student learning experience will be facilitated through participation in a range of activities: 

- 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. 

- Professional placement
Teaching Schedule
Program Dates: Monday 14th July – Friday 28th November 2014
Term Breaks: Mon 22nd September to Friday 3rd October 2014
Public holidays: Monday 3rd November and Tuesday 4th November (Melbourne Cup Holiday)
This unit will be delivered weekly. The times will be outlined in the program delivery plans which are updated each week.
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. Should the teaching schedule change students will be advised via blackboard.
Library Orientation & an RMIT Online Systems Information Session will be scheduled during the first two weeks of your program. Information about student services, rights and responsibilities is contained in your student diary.
Week 1-4
Maslow’s Heirarchy
Needs and Wants
Child and Human Rights
Mandatory Reporting
Observing signs and symptoms when identifying young people at risk of harm
Week 2
Maslow’s Heirarchy
Needs and Wants
Child and Human Rights
Mandatory Reporting
Observing signs and symptoms when identifying young people at risk of harm
Week 3
Maslow’s Heirarchy
Needs and Wants
Child and Human Rights
Mandatory Reporting
Observing signs and symptoms when identifying young people at risk of harm
Week 4
Maslow’s Heirarchy
Needs and Wants
Child and Human Rights
Mandatory Reporting
Observing signs and symptoms when identifying young people at risk of harm
Assessment - Discussion, Question and Answer
Week 5-8
Duty of Care and Negligence
Duty of care issues for students
Observing signs and symptoms when identifying young people at risk of harm
Asking non-invasive questions (open and closed)
Responding to disclosure
Scenarios
Discussion, Question and Answer
Week 6
Duty of Care and Negligence
Duty of care issues for students
Observing signs and symptoms when identifying young people at risk of harm
Asking non-invasive questions (open and closed)
Responding to disclosure
Scenarios
Discussion, Question and Answer
Week 7
Duty of Care and Negligence
Duty of care issues for students
Observing signs and symptoms when identifying young people at risk of harm
Asking non-invasive questions (open and closed)
Responding to disclosure
Scenarios
Discussion, Question and Answer
Week 8
Duty of Care and Negligence
Duty of care issues for students
Observing signs and symptoms when identifying young people at risk of harm
Asking non-invasive questions (open and closed)
Responding to disclosure
Scenarios
Discussion, Question and Answer
Open book assessment
Week 9
School agreements
Questioning
Recording procedures
Factors which may affect behaviour of children and young people
Week 10
School agreements
Questioning
Recording procedures
Factors which may affect behaviour of children and young people
Mid semester Progress interviews
Week 11
School agreements
Questioning
Recording procedures
Factors which may affect behaviour of children and young people
Week 12
School agreements
Questioning
Recording procedures
Factors which may affect behaviour of children and young people
Assessment task – identifying and protecting students at risk
Week 13-16
Impact of risk of harm and indicators
Positive Reinforcement
Shallow and deep questioning
WALT and WILF
Learning Intentions
Behaviour Programs
Week 14
Impact of risk of harm and indicators
Positive Reinforcement
Shallow and deep questioning
WALT and WILF
Learning Intentions
Behaviour Programs
Week 15
Impact of risk of harm and indicators
Positive Reinforcement
Shallow and deep questioning
WALT and WILF
Learning Intentions
Behaviour Programs
Week 16
Impact of risk of harm and indicators
Positive Reinforcement
Shallow and deep questioning
WALT and WILF
Learning Intentions
Behaviour Programs
Assessment Task – Online module about Mandatory Reporting
Self and Peer assessment
Week 17
Behaviour management in small groups
Ethical dilemmas
Review folio of final assessments
Evidence of practical experience e.g. Observation/Demonstration
Week 18
Behaviour management in small groups
Ethical dilemmas
Review folio of final assessments
Evidence of practical experience e.g. Observation/Demonstration
Assessment Task - Research Project
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 Brunswick 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 1- Discussion, Question and Answer Week 4
Assessment 2 -Open book assessment Week 8
Assessment task 3 – identifying and protecting students at risk Week 12
Assessment Task 4– Online module about Mandatory Reporting
Self and Peer assessment
Assessment Task 5 - Research Project Week 17-18
CA – Competency achieved
NYC – Not Yet Competent
Please note:
Assessments tasks may include other Units of competency from the program.
All Assessment tasks should be submitted by the deadline. If an extension is required you must ask your teacher for one before the due date.
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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