Course Title: Design a learning plan
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2013
Course Code: GEDU5975
Course Title: Design a learning plan
School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences
Campus: City Campus
Program: C3305 - Certificate III in Science
Course Contact: Namrita Kaul
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4309
Course Contact Email: namrita.kaul@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Geraldine Walton - teacher
Nominal Hours: 20
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
There are none
Course Description
The focus of the unit is to enable learners to explore pathway options and develop a learning plan to achieve learning goals.
Learners needs and expectations require a focus on individual learner objectives such as improved study skills and future education and career goals in science or science related fields
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
VU20928 Design a learning plan |
Element: |
1. Identify potential pathways in science |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 A broad range of options is considered |
Element: |
2. Clarify learning goals |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Learning goals are identified and prioritised in relation to identified options |
Element: |
3. Design an individual learning plan |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 The purpose and features of an individual learning plan are determined |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Class discussions
On-line searches
Goal-setting and Time Management activities
Worksheets
Teaching Schedule
Week |
Date |
1 hour/week |
1 |
10 July |
Introduction Pathways defined Options and sources identified |
2 |
17 July |
VTAC requirements and applications
|
3 |
24 July |
Learning styles |
4 |
7 Aug |
Goal-setting and Time Management |
5 |
14 Aug |
Goal-setting: self-evaluation and consultation |
6 |
21 Aug |
Goal-setting: self-evaluation and consultation |
7 |
28 Aug |
Goal-setting: self-evaluation and consultation |
8 |
4 Sept |
Analysing skills Resumes and Cover Letters |
9 |
11 Sept |
Pathways Resumes and Cover Letters: consultation |
10 |
18 Sept |
Pathways Resumes and Cover Letters: consultation |
|
25 Sept |
Mid-semester break
|
11 |
2 Oct |
Pathways Resumes and Cover Letters: consultation |
12 |
9 Oct |
Pathways Resumes and Cover Letters: consultation |
13 |
16 Oct |
Writing PI forms/SEAS applications Working on Portfolio
|
14 |
23 Oct |
Progress and achievement of goals evaluated Working on Portfolio
|
15 |
30 Oct |
Progress and achievement of goals evaluated Working on Portfolio
|
16 |
6 Nov |
Progress and achievement of goals evaluated Working on Portfolio
Portfolio to be submitted 7th November |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Online resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment may include
- reports
- assignments
- presentations
Assessment Tasks
Pathways/Goal-setting/ Time-management Portfolio
Not Graded
Pass (PX) / Fail (NN)
Assessment Matrix
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