Course Title: Assist in facilitation of student learning

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2014

Course Code: TCHE5794C

Course Title: Assist in facilitation of student learning

School: 360T Education

Campus: Brunswick 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

Linda Finger linda.finger@rmit.edu.au  9925 9494

Soosan Kian soosan.kian@rmit.edu.au  9925 9183

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

No specific pre-requisite and co-requisite.

Course Description

This course deals with the skills and knowledge required to understand and apply a range of principles and processes to facilitate student learning.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CHCEDS410A Assist in facilitation of student learning

Element:

4. Support and monitor student learning

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Monitor , document and report student progress to supervising staff to ensure learning outcomes are being achieved
4.2 Modify and adjust delivery strategies to meet emergent needs and unanticipated situations
4.3 Encourage students to reflect on personal learning achievements and learning experiences
4.4 Manage student interactions to ensure effective participation occurs and effective relationships are maintained
4.5 Manage behaviour of concern using a range of established and agreed techniques
4.6 Maintain store and secure student records in accordance with the organisation requirements

Element:

1 Apply understanding of current education approaches relevant to the education environment

Performance Criteria:

1.1 In consultation with teacher or other education professional, identify teaching and learning approaches applicable to the relevant education environment
1.2 Confirm the teaching and learning approach and its principles of practice with the supervisor
1.3 Select resources to support the learning approach
1.4 Work with teacher to plan learning activities and classroom supervision of student interactions
1.5 Conduct the learning activities and supervision of student interactions
1.6 Demonstrate principles of practice in the learning environment that reflect specified learning approaches

Element:

2. Establish an environment conducive to student learning

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Identify and confirm learning requirements for the specified activity by interpretation of the learning program with the teacher
2.2 Meet specified needs of identified students in planning and preparation phase with the teacher
2.3 Assemble and where necessary, modify required resources prior to the activity
2.4 Reflect the appropriate principles of practice in the planning and delivery of the activity
2.5 Establish a positive, mutually respectful relationship with students using communication and interpersonal skills to match the student/group

Element:

3. Facilitate the learning process

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Interact with students to reflect application of principles of practice in accordance with student learning styles
3.2 Conduct each activity in accordance with provided programs and directions
3.3 Take opportunities to enhance learning activities within the scope of the endorsed principles of practice
 


Learning Outcomes


This unit applies to education support workers in a range of education environments who are responsible for aligning support strategies with teacher facilitation strategies to assist student learning.  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

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

Learning groups
Name games
Learning Styles

Good and bad learning experiences

Discussion, Q&A activities, scenarios

Week 2

Learning groups
Name games
Learning Styles

Good and bad learning experiences

Discussion, Q&A activities, scenarios
 

Week 3

Learning groups
Name games
Learning Styles

Good and bad learning experiences

Discussion, Q&A activities, scenarios
 

Week 4

Learning groups
Name games
Learning Styles

Good and bad learning experiences

Discussion, Q&A activities, scenarios
 

Week 5

VARK
Retention pyramid
Engagement and motivation

Discussion, Q&A, role plays

Assignment task 1

Week 6

VARK
Retention pyramid
Engagement and motivation

Discussion, Q&A, role plays

Assignment task 1

Week 7

VARK
Retention pyramid
Engagement and motivation

Discussion, Q&A, role plays

Assignment task 1

Week 8

WVARK
Retention pyramid
Engagement and motivation

Discussion, Q&A, role plays

Assignment task 1

Week 9

Questioning
Independence

Discussion, Q&A, role plays
Assessment task 2

Mid Semester Progress Interviews

Week 10

Questioning
Independence

Discussion, Q&A, role plays
Assessment task 2

Mid Semester Progress Interviews

Week 11

Questioning
Independence

Discussion, Q&A, role plays
Assessment task 2

Mid Semester Progress Interviews

Week 12

Questioning
Independence

Discussion, Q&A, role plays
Assessment task 2

Mid Semester Progress Interviews

Week 13

Behaviour – rapport and trust
Resources and activities
 

Discussion, Q&A, role plays

Week !4

Behaviour – rapport and trust
Resources and activities
 

Discussion, Q&A, role plays

Week 15

Behaviour – rapport and trust
Resources and activities
 

Discussion, Q&A, role plays

Week 16

Behaviour – rapport and trust
Resources and activities
 

Discussion, Q&A, role plays

Week 17

Organise and manage data

Assessment – review folio of final assessments e.g :Q&A, Assignment/Project1 and 2, Evidence of practical experience e.g. Role play, Observation/Demonstration, Third party

Week 18

Organise and manage data

Assessment – review folio of final assessments e.g :Q&A, Assignment/Project1 and 2, Evidence of practical experience e.g. Role play, Observation/Demonstration, 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 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 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 of documents, and/or photographs and/or video and audio files 

• Review of work produced through work-based or course 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.
Assessment tasks in this course are either formative or summative. Formative tasks provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be considered essential building blocks for the more substantial summative assessment tasks. Summative assessment tasks in this unit are assessed using the following competency based results:

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).
 

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