Course Title: Evaluate pathway options, design a learning plan and compile a portfolio
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2011
Course Code: EMPL5596
Course Title: Evaluate pathway options, design a learning plan and compile a portfolio
School: 155T Life & Physical Sciences
Campus: City Campus
Program: C3209 - Certificate III in Science
Course Contact : Judi McCann
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99258366
Course Contact Email:judith.mccann@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Geraldine Walton
Nominal Hours: 10
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
The focus of this course is on developing pathway options and planning skills development; design, implement and develop a learning plan; and compile a portfolio of evidence.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
VBQU155 Evaluate pathway options, design a learning plan and compile a portfolio |
Learning Outcomes
1. Identify potential pathways
2. Clarify learning goals
3. Design and implement an individual learning plan
4. Prepare a portfolio of completed work samples
5. Monitor and update the individual learning plan
Details of Learning Activities
Class discussions
On-line searches
Goal-setting and Time Management activities
Worksheets
Teaching Schedule
Week | Week Begining | Topic |
1. | Feb 7th | Introduction |
2. | Feb14th | Goal-setting and self-evaluation |
3. | Feb 21st | Time Management |
4. | Feb 28th | VTAC Requirements |
5. | March 7th | Writing P.I. Forms |
6. | March 14th | Research into individual learning plans and target audience |
7. | March21st | Research into individual learning plans and target audience |
8. | March 28th | Progress and achievement of goals evaluated |
9. |
April 4th | Portfolio to be submitted |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment will involve a variety of tasks, including:
• Research tasks
• Class exercises
• Portfolio
Assessment Tasks
Pathways/Goal-setting/Time Management Portfolio
Due Week 9.
Assessed as Competent/Not yet Competent (CA/NYC)
Assessment Matrix
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