Course Title: Develop and document a learning plan and portfolio

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2019

Course Code: GEDU6177

Course Title: Develop and document a learning plan and portfolio

School: 360T Education

Campus: City Campus

Program: C3403 - Certificate III in EAL (Further Study)

Course Contact: Baia Tsakouridou, Melanie Reynolds

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4488

Course Contact Email: baia.tsakouridou@rmit.edu.au; melanie.reynolds@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Louise McRoberts louise.mcroberts@rmit.edu.au

Angela Fourtounis angela.fourtounis@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

None

Course Description

In this unit of competency, you will be introduced to skills and knowledge to identify long and short term goals, review current skills and plan future skills development and develop a learning plan to achieve goals. 


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

VU22384 Develop and document a learning plan and portfolio

Element:

1. Identify and clarify own goals

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Identify and prioritise goals

1.2 Review and compare current skills and knowledge with identified goals

1.3 Identify any additional skills requirements to meet identified goals

1.4 Identify previous experiences that may impact on achieving identified goals

1.5 Identify and access support resources to achieve goals 

Element:

2. Develop and document an individual learning plan to achieve goals

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Clarify the purpose of an individual learning plan

2.2 Identify the features of an individual learning plan

2.3 Confirm and apply the processes for developing an individual learning plan

2.4 Complete the individual learning plan 

Element:

3. Prepare a portfolio of completed work samples

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Discuss the purposes of the portfolio

3.2 Define the purpose of evidence

3.3 Identify and discuss types of evidence required

3.4 Clarify and confirm format of portfolio

3.5 Collect examples of evidence for portfolio

Element:

4. Monitor and update the individual learning plan

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Identify progress towards identified goals and objectives

4.2 Determine factors which contributed to success in meeting goals

4.3 Note barriers to success in meeting goals

4.4 Identify strategies to address barriers

4.5 Amend individual learning plan as needed

Learning Outcomes


The outcomes described in this unit contribute to the achievement of Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) indicators for Learning at Level 3: 3.01, 3.02

 


Details of Learning Activities

This unit is part of Certificate III in EAL (Further Study). You will study this unit with other units on the same day. Your program consists of Face to Face teaching and Directed Study. Your program will have a minimum of 8 hours directed study a week. You are not required to attend classes to complete the Directed Study, however, you are expected to complete all work given and will at times be required to show evidence that the work has been completed. An outline of your Directed Study is published each week on Canvas. 

The Weekly Program Delivery Plan is a detailed outline of what activities you will be undertaking in each session on a weekly basis. You can access this via Canvas at the start of each teaching week.

This unit will run for 10 weeks of the program from Weeks 4-13 (29/7-11/10).


Teaching Schedule

 

Course Schedule:                                                        Semester  2: 2019

Session

Topic (assessment tasks)

Key Activities

Elements

VU22384

Session 1

 

 Introduction to the course

Show students the schedule/timetable for this 10 week course.

Discuss expectations and topics, samples of completed tasks, terminology associated with the course.

Introduce students to 'TED talks' to assist with goals, further study and life skills and websites to use

Hand out information on assessment tasks to be completed with timelines. Assessment Task 1 to be handed out due in Session 4 (week 7)

 

1,2,3,4

Session 2

 

Setting goals 

 

 

Setting goals for study (further and current)

Pair/group work to discuss and record short/long term goals. Complete survey in class on achievable and non achievable goals (short and long)

Brainstorm activities to achieve goals and timeline to achieve set goals- write a draft and present to teacher

Introduction to pathways - presentation by Student Union Rep.

  1,2
Session 3 Enterprise skills

Working in pairs student to look at the skills, define, rank and compare similarities/differences 

  • problem solving
  • communication skills
  • digital literacy
  • teamwork
  • presentation skills
  • creativity and financial literacy

Continue to work on assessment task

 1,2,3

Session 4

 

Learning Plan

Assessment Task 1 Due

Identify resources and support persons to assist in setting short/long term goals and complete writing the Individual learning plan. Look at the different types of learning plans - Vision board

To be reviewed in the second assessment task

 1,2,3

Session 5

 

 Review Assessment Task 1

 Students to receive feedback on Assessment Task 1 and make any changes or updates to their goals and learning plan

 1,2,3,4

Session 6

 

 Handout Assessment task 2

Teacher will work with students to read and understand expectation of Assessment Task 2. Identify what and why a learning plan is needed

  • brainstorm/record evidence to include in the learning portfolio

 3,4

Session 7

 

Portfolio and evidence

Students to work on assessment task 2 and collect evidence to submit in portfolio.

Discuss formats to use with evidence-E-folio/online, hard copy. Students to decide to choose pieces to submit in Week 12 (Session 10).

(Pathways Presentation and discussion 

 3,4

Session 8

 Review and update learning plan and Portfolio of evidence

Teacher to sight and sign off on collected pieces of evidence.

Students to compare Assessment Task 1 Learning Plan with Assessment Task 2 Learning Plan and amend. 

Discuss changes and amendments with each other and the teacher

Students at risk to have interview with their teacher/s and coordinator

 2,3,4

Session 9

 Review and update learning plan and Portfolio of evidence Students to finalise portfolio of evidence and Individual Learning Plan to hand in next week

 1,2,3,4

Session 10

 

Assessment Task 2 due

Students to check portfolio of evidence - Assessment Task 2 before submission

Review course and own progress

 1, 2, 3, 4

**The teaching schedule maybe subject to change. Students will be advised via CANVAS and in class should changes occur.


The course will be delivered weekly. The times will be outlined in the weekly delivery plans which are updated each week.

Your program is made up of:

  • Orientation
  • Learning activities
  • Mid semester review
  • Guest speakers
  • Excursions
  • Exit review

All students will be have an induction into RMIT and this course. The induction includes:

  • Induction Booklet and presentation
  • Explore RMIT activity
  • Orientation to RMIT Libraries

Course Dates: Monday 29 July  to Friday 11 October 2019 

Mid Semester Break: Monday 2 September to Friday 6 September 2019

Public Holidays: Friday 27 September 2019

 

 

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

TEXTS AND EQUIPMENT:

There are no set texts in this course, but it is recommended that you bring:

  • English-English dictionary (we ask that you do not use a translation dictionary)
  • Thesaurus
  • Display folder with plastic sleeves
  • Highlighter pens
  • Notebook or loose leaf paper
  • Headphones (use your own or they can be purchased from the Carlton Library very cheaply)
  • USB (Memory stick) 
  • BYOD - Laptop (if you have one)
  • A4 Plastic folder with A4 plastic pockets (for Assessment Task 10)

Teacher will provide handouts and resources during class time. You can also locate these resources on CANVAS.


Overview of Assessment

This course is part of a full-time integrated program. You must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of the competencies in order to be deemed competent. Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks. You may be assessed by quizzes, observation, oral and written questions, notetaking, summaries and short answer responses, personal writing, or portfolio of evidence. 

 

Feedback will be provided throughout the semester, in both oral and written form, through individual and group feedback on practical exercises and by individual consultation.

 

If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or the Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more. 

 

The Student Charter summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT university student as well as the responsibilities of the university. This can be found on the RMIT University website at: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/rights-and-responsibilities/student-responsibilities/student-charter

 

Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies and procedures which can be found on the RMIT University website at: https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/governance-and-management/policies/assessment-policy


Assessment Tasks

 

Assessment Task 1: Identify Skills and Goals (due session 4)

This is an ongoing task for to identify learning goals, weak areas in language and resources to addresses the areas. It encourages self-reflection by analysing learning styles and identifying opportunities for skills development and setting and maintaining study goals.  

Assessment Task 2: Review Learning Plan and Portfolio of Evidence (due session 10)

The purpose of this task is to develop the following skills and knowledge:

  • importance of documenting learning to support improvement
  • identify factors that can support or distract from progress
  • identify different learning strategies and understand how they contribute to learning
  • problem solving skills to draw on own and others experience to develop and inform learning plan
  • organisational skills to put together a portfolio.

Please note:
Assessments tasks will include other courses (Units of competency) from the program.

 

 


Assessment Matrix

 


Each assessment cover sheet clearly outlines the competencies being addressed in the task in relation to performance criteria. The sum of assessment tasks will cover this unit and its elements over a range of occasions. You will be given opportunities to demonstrate competency in a variety of ways throughout the program. To successfully complete this course, you will need to demonstrate that you are competent in each element in both of the assessments tasks.


You are encouraged to discuss any problems or concerns with your teacher or student coordinator. 

Other Information

Attendance
Your course involves participating in face to face classes. It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to successfully complete this course.

Student Progress

Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential.

Student program policy www.rmit.edu.au/policies/academicprogress
 

You will be asked to attend mid-semester and end of semester interviews with relevant teachers and Program coordinator. The interviews are an important part of giving you feedback and supporting you through your program by monitoring your academic progress
 

Special consideration policy (Late submissions)
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension. Extension www.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension

Special consideration is an assessment adjustment for unexpected circumstances that are outside your control, which:
• have a significant adverse impact on your performance in assessment or
• prevent you from attempting or submitting the assessment. Special Consideration www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
RMIT University has strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the Academic Integrity and Plagiarism policy
www.rmit.edu.au/students/academic-integrity

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