Course Title: Contribute to continuous improvement processes within the education environment
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2014
Course Code: TCHE5854C
Course Title: Contribute to continuous improvement processes within the education environment
School: 360T Education
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C4326 - Certificate IV in Education Support
Course Contact : Robyn Blaikie
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4838
Course Contact Email:robyn.blaikie@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Linda Finger linda.finger@rmit.edu.au 9925 9494
Soosan Kian soosan.kian@rmit.edu.au 9925 9183
Nominal Hours: 45
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
No specific pre-requisite and co-requisite.
Course Description
This course deals with the skills and knowledge required for education support workers to contribute to a continuous improvement process in order to enhance levels of education service delivery.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCEDS412B Contribute to continuous improvement processes within the education environment |
Element: |
4. Consolidate opportunities for further improvement |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Document own work performance and use the information to identify opportunities for further professional development |
Element: |
1. Implement continuous improvement processes |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Demonstrate awareness of continuous improvement processes |
Element: |
2. Monitor service delivery as directed by teacher |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Record personal reflections relating to operations and services provided to the education community |
Element: |
3. Report on service delivery |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Articulate recommendations for action to be taken based on arguments for and against particular recommendations |
Learning Outcomes
This course applies in a variety of education contexts where it is essential for education support workers to review strategies in order to deliver optimum services. This course applies to work undertaken with appropriate guidance, support and supervision by a nominated teacher or other education professional. On successful completion of this course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate your competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
This unit is part of Certificate IV in Education Support program. You will study this unit with several other units on the same day. Your program consists of face to face teaching, Directed Study and you are expected to participate in professional placement. It is highly recommended that students attend at least 85% of class time as crucial learning activities, assessment task preparation some assessment tasks are completed in class. You are not required to attend to complete 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 in this unit. Directed Study is a very important part of your program. An outline of your Directed Study will be given by your teacher and is published in the Weekly Program Delivery Plan.
The student learning experience will be facilitated through participation in a range of activities: 

- Group discussion 

- Research assignments

- Guest speakers

- Oral and/or written questions on "What if?" scenarios

- Realistic simulations and role play
- Practical demonstrations and direct observation of actual work and simulated work practice
- Oral Presentations
- Individual and group projects - Completing the projects will include negotiated independent study time and practical work relevant to the unit of competency. 

- Professional placement
Teaching Schedule
Teaching Schedule
Program Dates: Mon 10th February – Friday 20th June 2014
Term Breaks: Mon 21st April – Fri 27th April 2014
Public holidays: Mon 10th March (Labour Day); Fri 18th April (Good Friday); Mon 9th June (Queen’s Birthday)
This unit will be delivered weekly. The times will be outlined in the program delivery plans which are updated each week.
Please note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources. Should the teaching schedule change students will be advised via blackboard.
Library Orientation & an RMIT Online Systems Information Session will be scheduled during the first two weeks of your program. Information about student services, rights and responsibilities is contained in your student diary.
Week 1-4
Methods used in continuous improvement in education environments
Policies and procedures in document preparation
Search engines and assessing sites for reliability
Writing emails, especially conventions of emails
What is continuous improvement cycle?
Establish steps in continuous improvement
Discussion, Q&A, scenarios
Assignment task 1
Week 2
Methods used in continuous improvement in education environments
Policies and procedures in document preparation
Search engines and assessing sites for reliability
Writing emails, especially conventions of emails
What is continuous improvement cycle?
Establish steps in continuous improvement
Discussion, Q&A, scenarios
Week 3
Methods used in continuous improvement in education environments
Policies and procedures in document preparation
Search engines and assessing sites for reliability
Writing emails, especially conventions of emails
What is continuous improvement cycle?
Establish steps in continuous improvement
Discussion, Q&A, scenarios
Week 4
Methods used in continuous improvement in education environments
Policies and procedures in document preparation
Search engines and assessing sites for reliability
Writing emails, especially conventions of emails
What is continuous improvement cycle?
Establish steps in continuous improvement
Discussion, Q&A, scenarios
Assignment task 1
Week 5-8
Lifelong learning
Self-audit of skills, knowledge and attitudes
Skills an Education Support Worker
Creating goals for work placement and own continuous improvement
Communication methods appropriate to needs
PowerPoint skills
Time management
Discussion, Q&A, role play, oral presentation
Week 6
Lifelong learning
Self-audit of skills, knowledge and attitudes
Skills an Education Support Worker
Creating goals for work placement and own continuous improvement
Communication methods appropriate to needs
PowerPoint skills
Time management
Discussion, Q&A, role play, oral presentation
Week 7
Lifelong learning
Self-audit of skills, knowledge and attitudes
Skills an Education Support Worker
Creating goals for work placement and own continuous improvement
Communication methods appropriate to needs
PowerPoint skills
Time management
Discussion, Q&A, role play, oral presentation
Week 8
Lifelong learning
Self-audit of skills, knowledge and attitudes
Skills an Education Support Worker
Creating goals for work placement and own continuous improvement
Communication methods appropriate to needs
PowerPoint skills
Time management
Assessment task 1 Discussion, Q&A, role play, oral presentation
Week 9-12
Organisational policy for document preparation
Gathering information for cycle of continuous improvement
Goals and plans for the cycle
Week 10
Organisational policy for document preparation
Gathering information for cycle of continuous improvement
Goals and plans for the cycle
Week 11
Organisational policy for document preparation
Gathering information for cycle of continuous improvement
Goals and plans for the cycle
Week 12
Organisational policy for document preparation
Gathering information for cycle of continuous improvement
Goals and plans for the cycle
Weeks 13-16
Analysing and presenting information
Excel
e-learning skills
Reflective writing
Team work
Week 14
Analysing and presenting information
Excel
e-learning skills
Reflective writing
Team work
Week 15
Analysing and presenting information
Excel
e-learning skills
Reflective writing
Team work
Week 16
Analysing and presenting information
Excel
e-learning skills
Reflective writing
Team work
Weeks 17-18
Monitor and evaluate service delivery own, team and organisational
Benefits and barriers of continuous improvement
Discussion, Q&A,
Assignment task 2
Assessment task 2
Assessment – review folio of final assessments e.g :Q&A, Assignment/Project1 and 2, Evidence of practical experience e.g. Role play, Observation/Demonstration, Third party
Week 18
Monitor and evaluate service delivery own, team and organisational
Benefits and barriers of continuous improvement
Discussion, Q&A,
Assignment task 2
Assessment task 2
Assessment – review folio of final assessments e.g :Q&A, Assignment/Project1 and 2, Evidence of practical experience e.g. Role play, Observation/Demonstration, Third party
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Other Resources
TEXTS AND EQUIPMENT
There are no set texts in this course. RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through handouts, our online systems and access to facilities and relevant software. You will also have access to the library resources. It is recommended that you bring:
• Display folder with plastic sleeves
• Highlighter pens
• Notebook or loose leaf paper
• Headphones (use your own or they can be purchased from the Brunswick Library very cheaply)
• USB (Memory stick)
Overview of Assessment
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:
• Direct observation of actual and simulated work practice
• Oral or written questioning
• Assignments and projects
• Presentation of a portfolio of evidence which may comprise documents, and/or photographs and/or video and audio files
• Work-based activities
• Third-party feedback from a work supervisor/employer
Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions, 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 Disability Liaison Unit if you would like to find out more.
An assessment charter (http://mams.rmit.edu.au/kh6a3ly2wi2h1.pdf) summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.
Your courses assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies and procedures which are described and referenced in a single document: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=ln1kd66y87rc
Assessment Tasks
Assessment tasks
Assignment 1 Creating goals for work placement and own continuous improvement Communication methods appropriate to needsPowerPoint skills
Time management Week 4
Assessment task 1 Discussion, Q&A, role play, oral presentation Week 8
Assignment 2Monitor and evaluate service delivery own, team and organisational Benefits and barriers of continuous improvement Week 17-18
Assessment task 2 Assessment – review folio of final assessments e.g :Q&A, Assignment/Project1 and 2, Evidence of practical experience e.g. Role play, Observation/Demonstration, Third party
Week 17-18
Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions, through individual and group feedback on practical exercises and by individual consultation.
Assessment tasks in this course are either formative or summative. Formative tasks provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be considered essential building blocks for the more substantial summative assessment tasks. Summative assessment tasks in this unit are assessed using the following competency based results:
CA – Competency achieved
NYC – Not Yet Competent
Please note:
Assessments tasks may include other Units of competency from the program.
All Assessment tasks should be submitted by the deadline. If an extension is required you must ask your teacher for one before the due date.
Assessment Matrix
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency.
These are available from the course contact person (stated above).
Other Information
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work, including online submissions. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications.
Attendance - The major learning experience 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 gain the competency. www.rmit.edu.au/policies/academicprogress
Feedback - Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. Students will be asked to attend mid semester interviews with relevant teachers and Program Coordinator.
Special Consideration - 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. Please see the RMIT website for further information. www.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism - RMIT University has a strict policy on plagarism and and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/academic-integrity
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