Course Title: Collect and analyse information to inform work strategies
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2014
Course Code: OFFC5259C
Course Title: Collect and analyse information to inform work strategies
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: Teacher
fiona.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 deals with the skills and knowledge required to work in conjunction with teacher to collect and evaluate information to inform strategies that enhance student services within the education workplace.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCEDS407A Collect and analyse information to inform work strategies |
Element: |
1. Collect data to inform education support role |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Work in conjunction with a teacher to identify information requirements to perform specific education support function |
Element: |
2. Evaluate and interpret information |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Evaluate information to determine relevance and validity to the set task |
Element: |
3. Present information |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Report recommendations and options in an accepted structure, style and format using appropriate technology |
Learning Outcomes
This course is intended for education support workers operating in a range of education contexts and required to undertake research into issues relating to disabilities, funding sources, procedures, protocols communities, education options, career options and other matters. This work is to be undertaken with appropriate guidance, support and supervision by nominated teacher. 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
Research assignments
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 and Directed Study and you are expected to participate in professional placement. 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.
Semester 1
Week 1
Identifying legislative and policy requirements relevant to workplace
E1
Week 2
Organisation procedures relating to security and confidentiality
E1
Week 3
Collecting data to inform education support role
E1
Week 4
Identifying potential internal and external sources of information and arrange for access to the
information
E1 E2
Assessment Task 1: Evidence Guide
Week 5
Work in conjunction with relevant staff to identify information requirements to perform specific
education support function
E1 E2
Week 6
Identifying potential internal and external sources of information and arrange for access to the
Information
E1 E2
Week 7
Collecting information
E1 E2
Week 8
Issues and challenges collection information
E1 E2
Week 9
Accessing internal and external sources to retrieve required information
E1 E2
Week 10
Collating required information
E1 E2
Week 11
Evaluating and interpreting information
E1 E2
Assessment Task 2: Project 1 – Research/Q&A
Week 12
Evaluating information to determine relevance and validity to the set task
E2
Week 13
Analysing information using reliable and suitable methods acceptable to the education context
E2
Week 14
Using assumptions in analysis
E2
Week 15
Identifying strategies for application of evidence collected in the education support work supported by
evidence
E2
Week 16
Applying strategies for application of evidence collected in the education support work supported by
evidence
E2
Week 17-18
Progress interview – Evidence guide, Project 1, Observation/Demonstration; e.g. evidence of experiences collecting and analysing information to inform work strategies , Third party
Semester 2
Week 1
Complying and responding to legislative issues
E3
Week 2
Reporting processes, evaluating and interpreting information to inform education support role
E2 E3
Week 3
Presenting information
E3
Week 4
Reporting recommendations and options using appropriate technology
E3
Week 5
Presenting reports which conform to the education organization requirements
E3
Week 6
Presentation formats
E3
Week 7
Presentation formats
Assessment Task 3 : Project 2- Oral presentation/Q&A – Ways to inform work strategies
E3
Week
Distributing reports and information in accordance with organisation requirements
E2 E3
Week 9
Working effectively under pressure
E3
Week 10
Complying and responding to legislative issues
E3
Week 11
Issues involved in reporting processes
E2 E3
Week 12
Issues involved in evaluating and interpreting information
E2 E3
Week 13
Issues and challenges concerning presenting information
E2 E3
Week 14
Complying and responding to organisation’s needs
E3
Week 15
Issues and challenges with distribution of information
E2 E3
Week 16
Reviewing process and presentation strategies
E3
Assessment Task 4: Project 3 – Interview – Q&A/Oral - Reflecting on experiences collecting and analysing information to inform work strategies
Week 17-18
Assessment interview – review folio of final assessments e.g :
Evidence Guide, Project 1, 2,3, Evidence of practical experience collecting and analysing information to inform work strategies , e.g Observation/Demonstration, Third party
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
TEXTS AND EQUIPMENT
There are no set texts in this unit. 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 City/Brunswick Library)
• 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
Assessment Task 3 : Project 2- Oral presentation/Q&A – Ways to inform work strategies
Assessment Task 4: Project 3 – Interview – Q&A/Oral - Reflecting on experiences collecting and analysing information to inform work strategies
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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