Course Title: Evaluate pathway options, design a learning plan and compile a portfolio
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 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 - Teacher
geraldine.walton@rmit.edu.au
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 | Date |
1hour per week (9 hours)
|
1. | 14 Jul |
Introduction |
2. | 21 Jul | Goal-setting and self-evaluation |
3. | 28 Jul |
Time management |
4. | 4 Aug |
VTAC requirements |
5. | 11 Aug |
Writing PI forms/SEAS applications |
6. | 18 Aug | Research into individual learning plans |
7. | 25 Aug | Research into individual learning plans |
8. | 1 Sep | Progress and achievement of goals evaluated |
9. | 8 Sep | Portfolio to be submitted |
*Where possible, and if appropriate, Guest Speakers may be invited to address the class – subject to availability |
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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