Course Title: Reflect on and improve own professional practice

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2015

Course Code: MIET6308C

Course Title: Reflect on and improve own professional practice

School: 360T Education

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5290 - Diploma of 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: 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

No specific pre-requisite and co-requisite.

Course Description

This course describes 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
1.2 Demonstrate understanding of own limitations in self awareness, self management, social awareness, relationship management
1.3 Provide and receive open and evaluative feedback to and from co-workers
1.4 Actively seek feedback and accept it non-defensively
 

Element:

2. Ensure continuing self-support and supervision

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Identify a range of support networks both within and outside the organisation
2.2 Seek specialist advice/further training where need is identified
2.3 Observe agency guidelines in relation to professional development
2.4 Undertake an appraisal of current industry developments and apply these to improve practice
2.5 Regularly participate in a review mechanism as a commitment to upgrading skills and knowledge
2.6 Evaluate current and likely future needs and take action to keep abreast of evolving trends

 

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
3.2 Recognise the effect of values, beliefs and behaviour in work with clients
3.3 Establish realistic goals and targets for self development
3.4 Adhere to legal parameters relevant to practitioner's profession where this is a requirement of employment
 


Learning Outcomes


Develop the knowledge and skills required to evaluate own work, continuing self-development and effective supervision within an ethical code of practice


Details of Learning Activities

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

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. 

Workplacement

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 workplacement. 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.

Your experiences through relevant work and work placement during the program are a very important part of your learning and assessment. Your RMIT teacher will organise Professional conversations with you during the program where you have the opportunity to expand on your workplacement experiences as part of evidence for relevant assessment. You will also receive feedback from your mentor/supervisor and third party evidence. You are expected to attend workplacement regularly and the attendance schedule can be negotiated between you, your RMIT teacher and workplacement supervisor/mentor.


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
Relevant legislation and agency guidelines and codes of ethics or practice standards
E1 E2 E3

Week 2
Policies, plans and procedures of organization for professional learning
Self-evaluation and feedback processes
E1 E2 E3

Week 3
Applying knowledge, skills and ethics relevant to current industry and professional standards
E1 E2 E3

Week 4
Principles and techniques of personal goal setting, measuring performance and time management
E1 E2 E3

Week 5
Identifying personal behaviour, self awareness, personality traits
E1 E2 E3

Week 6
Learning style/s and how they relate to the individual
E1 E2 E3

Week 7
Establishing a personal development plan
Setting realistic goals
E1 E2 E3

Week 8
Work methods and practices to improve personal performance
E2 E3

Week 9
Personal development opportunities and options
E2 E3

Week 10
Functions of supervision – educative, administrative and supportive
E2 E3

Week 11
Review of current industry developments
Identifying changes and applying changes to improve practice
E1 E2 E3

Week 12
Reviewing performances
E1 E2 E3

Week 13
Analysing culturally different viewpoints in regards to personal development and professional practice
Working with an awareness and sensitivity to conflict, culture and context
E2 E3

Week 14
Negotiation, communication and decision-making skills
E2 E3

Week 15
Applying skills in negotiation, communication and decision-making
E2 E3

Progress interview : Portfolio of Evidence ; Review of folio


Semester 2

Week 1
Applying skills in negotiation, communication and decision-making
Reflecting on experiences improving own professional practice
E1 E2 E3

Week 2
Demonstrating understanding and implementation of relevant procedures related to improving own practice
E1 E2 E3

Week 3
Eliciting, analysing and interpreting feedback
E1 E2 E3

Week 4
Assessing the effectiveness of own skills development
E1 E2 E3

Week 5
Developing and maintaining professional networks
E2 E3


Week 6
Managing or seeking support to manage complex ethical issues
E1 E2 E3

Week 7
Relating to people from a range diverse backgrounds and abilities
Relating to people with a range of abilities
E2 E3

Week 8
Recognising the effect of values, beliefs and behaviour in work with clients
E2 E3

Week 9
Reflecting on own practice
Demonstrating understanding of own limitations
E1 E2 E3

Week 10
Assessing own practice against identified agency objectives or code of ethics
Recognising the effect of values, beliefs and behaviour in work with clients

E1 E2 E3

Week 11
Seeking specialist advice/further training where need is identified
Ensuring continuing self-support and supervision

E1 E2 E3

Week 12
Analysing feedback and Acting on feedback

E2 E3

Week 13
Reviewing professional development processes and procedures
E2 E3

Week 14
Issues impacting on improving own professional practice
E2 E3

Week 15
Reflecting on experiences improving own professional practice

E1 E2 E3
 


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
• Review of products 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.
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 policy 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 see http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment


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 


Assessment task 1. Portfolio evidence Week Part A - Reflecting on and improving own professional practice (Review of Portfolio/Interview) - Sem 1 Week 5
Part B (Review of Portfolio/Interview) - Reflecting on and improving own professional practice - Sem 1 Week 13 and Sem 2 Week 8
Part C (Final presentation of Portfolio/Interview) Reflecting on and improving own professional practice - Sem 2 Week 13
Assessment task 2. Q&A assignment written and/or interview - Reflecting on and improving own professional practice - Sem 1 Week 15
Assessment task 3: Work placement observation/demonstration
Part A Workplacement visits. During Sem 1 Weeks 4-15, Sem 2 Weeks 2-15
Part B: Professional conversations. During Sem 1 Weeks 4-15, Sem 2 Weeks 2-15
Part C: Third party evidence/Feedback from supervisor/mentor at work placement - During Sem 1 Weeks 4-15, Sem 2 Weeks 2-15

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. Summative assessment tasks in this unit are assessed using the following competency based results:
CA – Competency achieved
NYC – Not Yet Competent

All assessment tasks including electronically recorded student work will be kept by the University for student feedback and to meet government requirements.
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.
Resubmissions:
If you are found to be Not Yet Competent in a Course Assessment Task you will be allowed one resubmission only. Your teacher will provide feedback regarding what you need to do to improve and will set a new deadline for the resubmission.

 


Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency. The assessment mapping grids for units will be available online for students to access.

 

Other Information

All assessment tasks including electronically recorded student work will be kept by the University for student feedback and to meet government requirements.
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; are given information for assessment tasks and in some cases even do assessment tasks, 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 plagiarism 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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