Course Title: Foster and support an effective learning environment
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2015
Course Code: TCHE5812C
Course Title: Foster and support an effective learning environment
School: 360T Education
Campus: Brunswick 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: 55
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 by education support workers to independently establish a learning environment for students
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCEDS502A Foster and support an effective learning environment |
Element: |
1. Establish learning context and delivery arrangements |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Establish, analyse and organise the physical learning environment to meet organisation compliance and facilitate learning
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Element: |
2. Identify, interpret and document learning styles |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 In conjunction with teacher, analyse and assess a broad range of learning theories and styles for relevance and application to the individual/group of students |
Element: |
3. Manage the learning environment |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 In conjunction with teacher, establish the learning environment to meet the agreed goals and to reflect inclusive processes and practices |
Element: |
4. Assess situations requiring interventions |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Gather information from relevant sources and identify the immediate and long term consequences of the situation |
Element: |
5. In conjunction with teacher, develop, implement and review behaviour support strategies |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Under teacher supervision, develop clear goals to meet students needs and development stage and obtain required resources to implement strategies |
Element: |
6. Reflect on own professional practice |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1 Facilitate and plan learning to meet ethical principles of practice |
Learning Outcomes
Develop the skills and knowledge required by education support workers to independently establish a learning environment for students
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

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
Week 1
Legislation and agency policy and procedures
Relationship between legislation and agency
E1
Week 2
Relevant standards and code of behaviour in the workplace
Duty of care
E1
Week 3
Rights and responsibilities of students and workers
Identifying and integrating legislative responsibilities and policies and procedures
E1
Week 4
Principles and practices of confidentiality
Issues and challenges related to confidentiality
E3. E4
Week 8
Importance of ethics in practice
E1,E3, E4
Week 9
Principles of diversity and inclusivity
E3, E4, E5
Week 5
Identifying and interpreting learning styles, strategies and theories
Identifying, interpreting and documenting learning styles with relevant staff
E2
Week 6
Analysing and assessing a broad range of learning theories and styles for the individual/group of students
Accessing information from relevant staff on the individual learning needs of students
E2, E3, E4 E5
Week 7
Establishing learning context and delivery arrangements
Establishing, analysing and organising the physical learning environment to facilitate learning
E3
Week 8
Implementing a range of learning strategies,
Analysing learning styles for effectiveness and modifying where necessary
Working with relevant staff to ensure a variety of learning styles are used in learning
E2, E3, E5
Week 10
Establishing, analysing and organising the physical learning environment to facilitate learning
Managing the learning environment
E3, E4
Week 11
Challenges in managing the learning environment
Establishing the learning environment to meet the agreed goals of relevant staff
E3, E4, E5
Week 12
Facilitating learning to include diversity
Using communication and interpersonal skills to establish learning environment and motivate
Identifying barriers to learning and making adjustments where necessary to the learning environment
E2 E3, E4, E5
Week 13
Assessing situations requiring interventions
Identifying major issues of concern for students
Developing, implementing and reviewing behaviour support strategies
E3, E4, E5
Week 14
Issues and challenges implementing support strategies
Procedures and processes for reporting incidents
E3, E4 E5, E6
Week 15
Monitoring and reviewing own practice as a learning facilitator with supervisor
Analysing facilitation practice to identify professional development needs
E5 E6
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 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 1:Oral Presentation - Supporting an effective learning environment - Week 7
Assessment 2:Research assignment and Oral - Week 11
Assessment 3:Observation and demonstration in the workplace - Week 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 matrix will be available at the commencement of the program.
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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