Course Title: Reflect on and improve own professional practice
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2015
Course Code: EMPL5721C
Course Title: Reflect on and improve own professional practice
School: 365T Global, Urban & Social Studies
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5247 - Diploma of Community Development
Course Contact : Mandy Morrison
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4065
Course Contact Email:mandy.morrison@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 120
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
In this course you will explore the knowledge and skills required to evaluate own work, continuing self-development and effective supervision within an ethical code of practice.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCORG428A Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
Element: |
1. Reflect on own practice |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Undertake self-evaluation in conjunction with supervisors and/or peers |
Element: |
2. Ensure continuing self-support and supervision |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Identify a range of support networks both within and outside the organisation |
Element: |
3. Operate within an agreed code of ethics or practice |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Assess own practice against identified agency objectives or code of ethics, using a range of valid evidence |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
You will be involved in learning activities in 2 evening workshops. Activities will include group discussions and workshop activities based on unit content. You will also be required to undertake independent studies. Reflection on your own work context is a significant aspect of this course and you will be given opportunities to discuss and think about your own practice.
Teaching Schedule
There are 14 full day worksops + 13 evening class scheduled for this program | ||||
Workshop | Title | Date | Course Content | Course |
4 | Enabling the community | March 10th | During this evening class you will gain an overvew of reflective practice and an introduction to journalling and assessment requirements. | CHCORG428A Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
24 | Evaluating your community development work | Sept 29th | You will explore your own community develoment practice with an emphasis on self awareness and how this awareness relates to the development of meaningful, authentic relationships and effective communication styles. You will also identify your organisations code of practice, the systems available for support and establish your own goals for self development. | CHCORG428A Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
None |
References
Other Resources
Preparatory reading material and/or youtube recordings will be made available prior to workshops (where relevant). Where the teacher has used a powerpoint presentation during the workshop, these resources and other learning activities and handouts will be made available to enroled students post the workshop via electronic methods.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment is ongoing throughout the course with final submission due during the last workshop in October. Assessment activities for this course require you to demonstrate your knowledge and application of skills in reflecting on your profesional practice and evaluating your own work. Assessments also seek to acknowedge your self development goals and verify your understanding of a Community Development organisations protocols and code of practice.
Assessment Tasks
Feedback will be provided throughout the semester on all assessment tasks. All assessments must be completed before competency can be achieved. You will be required to complete and submit 3 tasks to obtain competency in this course:
- 2 reflective journal records responding to specific cue questions- submitted at 2 specified times during the year
- A written report reflecting your self awareness - your strengths and limitations and how these relate to your work as a community development worker - submitted during final workshop
- A third party testimonial - verification by a third party of specific activities undertaken whilst at the workplace
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant course. These are available from the Program Coordinator.
This program is delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment, grades include:
CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did Not Submit for assessment
Other Information
Assessment Tasks Submission Cover Sheet
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
It is strongly advised that you attend all workshops in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.
Feedback
You will receive verbal and written feedback by teacher on your work. This feedback also includes suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your competency. Information regarding student feedback can be found at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=9pp3ic9obks7
Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. The Student progress policy can be found at:
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=vj2g89cve4uj1
Special consideration Policy (Late Submission)
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. Information regarding application for special consideration can be found at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=g43abm17hc9w
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. For more information on this policy go to Academic Integrity Web site: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=kw02ylsd8z3n
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