Course Title: Design a learning plan

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2017

Course Code: GEDU5975

Course Title: Design a learning plan

School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science

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

Cynthia Skruzny

cynthia.skruzny@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 20

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

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
1.2 Sources of information about options are identified
1.3 Information about possible options is accessed and noted
1.4 Options are evaluated in relation to own interests, skills and knowledge

Element:

2. Clarify learning goals

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Learning goals are identified and prioritized in relation to identified options 2.2 Current skills and knowledge are evaluated against goals
2.3 Learning styles are explored
2.4 Own personal learning context is discussed in relation to achieving identified goals
2.5 Program options to support the learner are discussed

Element:

3. Design an individual learning plan

Performance Criteria:

3.1 The purpose and features of an individual learning plan are determined 3.2 The individual learning plan is documented
3.3 The individual learning plan is monitored and revised as necessary


Learning Outcomes



Details of Learning Activities

Lectures

Discussions

In-class worksheets

Online studying


Teaching Schedule

Week

Date(Monday)

Class content

1

6 Feb

Orientation

 

2

 

13 February

Introduction

Time Management

Pathways defined-Coat of Arms

 

3

 

20 February

A guest speaker-Pathways/ VTAC requirements and applications

Options and sources identified

 

4

 

27 February

Pathways Computer Session (tertiary institutions, pre- requisites, extra skills, timeframe)

Individual Learning Plan

5

6 March

Learning styles

6

13 March

Goal setting

7

20 March

Time Management

8

27 March

Careers Workshop/ Pathways review

Portfolioto date to be handed in

9

3 April

Goal setting: self evaluation and consultation Procrastination; Analysing skills

Easter Break no class 13 -19 April

10

17 April

Pathways/ Resumes/ Cover letters

11

 24 April

Resumes/ Cover letters computer session

 

12

 

1 May

How to survive an interview/ progress of goals evaluated

Portfolioto date to be handed in

13

8 May

Writing PI forms/SEAS applications Working on Portfolio

14

15 May

Progress and achievement of goals evaluated Working on Portfolio

15

22 May

Portfolioto be submitted

 

16

 

29 May

Feedback & Self Evaluation: Final Review

Future Coat of Arms


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

Assessment may include

  • reports
  • assignments
  • presentations


Assessment Tasks

#

Assessment Task

WeekIssued

DueDate

Assessment weighting

% of final mark

Draft

Worksheets must be handed in for correction and comment as completed.

The Individual Learning Plan to date is to be handed in  1 May

1-14

27 March 

 

 

 

I May

Not Graded submitted for correction and comment. Portfolios submitted without having been reviewed will not be corrected.

1

Final Portfolio

1-14

22 May

Not Graded Satisfactory (S) Not Yet Satisfactory (NYS)


Assessment Matrix

Other Information

Assessment information:

This course is graded in accordance with competency-based assessment
CA Competency Achieved
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for assessment

 

  • APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR SUBMISSION OF ASSESSABLE WORK- A student may apply for an extension of up to 7 days from the original due date. They must lodge the application form (available online http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension) at least 24 hours before the due date. The application is lodged with the School Admin Office on Level 6, Bdg 51, or emailed to the Coordinator (nancy.varughese@rmit.edu.au).
  • Students requiring extensions longer than 7 days must apply for Special Consideration (see the ‘Help me’ link in blackboard, via myRMIT studies or http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration) For missed assessments such as exams - you (& your doctor if you are sick) must fill out a special consideration form. This form must be lodged online with supporting evidence (e.g. medical certificate), prior to, or within, 48 hours of the scheduled time of the assessment.
  •  Late work that is submitted without an application for an extension will not be corrected
  • If you miss an assessment task due to unavoidable circumstances, you need to follow the procedure of special consideration and apply within the allowed time frame.

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