Course Title: Develop study skills for science

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2022

Course Code: GEDU6134

Course Title: Develop study skills for science

Important Information:

Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.  

To participate in any RMIT course in-person activities or assessment, you will need to comply with RMIT vaccination requirements which are applicable during the duration of the course. This RMIT requirement includes being vaccinated against COVID-19 or holding a valid medical exemption.  

Please read this RMIT Enrolment Procedure as it has important information regarding COVID vaccination and your study at RMIT: https://policies.rmit.edu.au/document/view.php?id=209.  

Please read the Student website for additional requirements of in-person attendance: https://www.rmit.edu.au/covid/coming-to-campus  

  

Please check your Canvas course shell closer to when the course starts to see if this course requires mandatory in-person attendance. The delivery method of the course might have to change quickly in response to changes in the local state/national directive regarding in-person course attendance.  

 

School: 535T Social Care and Health

Campus: City Campus

Program: C3399 - Certificate III in Science

Course Contact: Rauha Quazi

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4277

Course Contact Email: rauha.quazi@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Namrita Kadalbajoo

namrita.kadalbajoo@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 30

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

None

Course Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge to establish a range of study strategies and develop specific study skills for science.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

VU22066 Develop study skills for science

Element:

1. Develop effective study strategies for science

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Source information about effective study strategies

1.2 Apply study strategies and techniques to science tasks

1.3 Identify and use tools to aid study

1.4 Investigate available study support services 1.5 Apply study skills and techniques to relevant study tasks

Element:

2. Develop note-taking skills

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Use a range of techniques to highlight key information

2.2 Use a range of note-taking techniques and methods

2.3 Take accurate notes

Element:

3. Apply critical thinking skills to respond to study tasks

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Determine the purpose and audience for the study task

3.2 Identify key science terms and concepts for the task

3.3 Determine types of input needed to complete the task

3.4 Examine science concepts using critical thinking skills

Element:

4. Participate in group activity to complete study tasks

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Apply collaborative techniques to analyse task

4.2 Allocate roles and responsibilities

4.3 Produce a timeline for stages of completion

4.4 Establish group work protocols

4.5 Complete collaborative tasks

Learning Outcomes



Details of Learning Activities

Students are expected to participate actively in all learning activities that include:
- discussion and application of concepts relevant to each topic by attempting class exercises
- discussion and application of study skills

- working independently or in groups completing work sheets and presentations


Teaching Schedule

The classes for this course run 1 hour a week during the semester
2022 Teaching and Assessment schedule for GEDU6134

Week

Week starting

Topic

Comments

1

7 Feb

Orientation and Introduction


2

14 Feb

 Time Management, Organising information, goal setting, planning information


3

21 Feb

Modes of learning 


4

28 Feb

Presentation Skills, Start working on your Individual and Group Presentations


5

7 Mar

Taking Notes


6

14 Mar

Academic Argument & Reasoning

Monday is labour day

7

21 Mar

Article Review & Specialist Language 


8

28 Mar

Mid semester break

9

4 Apr

Problem-Solving


10

11 Apr

 Writing a Laboratory Report

Mid sem break 14-20 April

10

18 Apr

Academic integrity and plagiarism


11

25 Apr

Individual Presentations

Assessment 1 Due

12

2 May

Presentations


13

9 May

Presentations


14

16 May

Presentations

Assessment 2 Due

15

23 May

Resubmissions

End of Sem Assessment

 Assessment Period

16

30 May


Note: While all course content in this schedule will be covered, the weekly order may change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources.

Ϯ SYLLABUS subject to changing pending pandemic conditions and RMIT & government safety advise


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

None(Learning material provided on Canvas)


References

Here are some useful resources to assist with your learning: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-services/study-support/consultations You are advised to look on Canvas for ongoing updated information


Other Resources

Here are some useful resources to assist with your learning: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-services/study-support/consultations   


Overview of Assessment

Assessment may include a portfolio of completed activities, group work and presentations.


Assessment Tasks

To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher within given time-frame (usually within two weeks of assessment submission) of each assessment task. You should refer to the assessment brief which is available through Canvas for full assessment criteria and due dates

To successfully complete this course you need to be satisfactory in all of the following assessments(dates in syllabus)

  • Assessment Task 1_Presentation of Individual Work
  • Assessment Task 2_Portfolio Worksheets 1 - 7 Individual Work & ONLY Worksheet 8 Group Work  

You will be given two attempts for each assessment to demonstrate the required skills.

A third attempt can only be offered after discussions between teacher and the Program Coordinator and is not automatic

Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:

CA: Competency Achieved

NYC: Not Yet Competent

DNS: Did not Submit for Assessment


Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These mapping documents are available through Program Administration if required

Other Information

Attendance:

Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises.

It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning

activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully

Information about your studies:

You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment

dates, results and progress, Canvas etc.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students  

Extensions of time for submission of assessable work:

If you are prevented from submitting an assessment on time by circumstances outside your control you may apply for an extension of up to seven (7) calendar days in writing (email) to your Program Coordinator one working day BEFORE the due date. Eligibility criteria for application and the form is available from the link:

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/my-course/assessment-results/special-consideration-extensions

Where an extension of greater than seven days is needed, you must apply for special consideration.

Special consideration:

If due to illness or other unforeseen circumstance, you are unable to attend on the due date of an assessment (e.g.test, examination, oral, etc.), you may submit an application for special consideration within 5 working days of the due date. If special consideration is granted, you will be given the opportunity to complete/repeat the assessment task at a later date. For advice on this application please visit Special Consideration Website

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/my-course/assessment-results/special-consideration-extensions/special-consideration

  or speak to your Program Coordinator.

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:

RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity

Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:

Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.

Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit

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