Course Title: Reflect on and improve own professional practice
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2017
Course Code: EMPL7098C
Course Title: Reflect on and improve own professional practice
School: 365T Global, Urban and Social Studies
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4352 - Certificate IV in Youth Work
Course Contact: Dianne Mackay
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4454
Course Contact Email: dianne.mackay@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Dianne Mackay
dianne.mackay@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 120
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 required to evaluate and enhance own practice through a process of reflection and ongoing professional development.
This unit applies to workers in all industry sectors who take pro-active responsibility for their own professional development.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
Element: |
1. Reflect on own practice |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Undertake self-evaluation in conjunction with supervisors and/or peers 1.2 Reflect on and recognise the effect of values, beliefs and behaviour in practice 1.3 Share two-way, open and evaluative feedback with co-workers or peers |
Element: |
3. Facilitate ongoing professional development |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Access and review information on current and emerging industry developments and use these to improve practice 3.2 Assess and confirm own practice against ethical and legal requirements and opportunities 3.3 Identify and engage with opportunities to extend and expand own expertise |
Element: |
2. Enhance own practice |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Determine improvements needed based on own evaluation and feedback from others 2.2 Identify potential support networks both internal and external to the organisation 2.3 Seek specialist advice or further training where need is identified 2.4 Recognise requirements for self-care and identify requirements for additional support |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
This course’s learning activities will be supported and complimented by RMIT’s on line learning management tool Blackboard. Other essential learning activities take place during the workshops, and you will also be required to undertake independent studies. Some learning activities that you may be required to undertake are:
- class exercises to review discussions/lectures
- responses to case studies
- workplace simulations and role plays of youth work practice
- analysis/critique of relevant reading material
- workshops
- design activities or projects
- group projects
- peer learning
- guest lecture/presentation
- peer teaching and class presentations
- group discussion
- research
- independent project based work
- group activities/projects
- ‘workshopping’ of student projects including peer/lecturer feedback
- practical placement
Teaching Schedule
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.
Class |
Topic |
Content |
Elements of Competency |
Assessment Due Dates
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1
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Introduction |
Introduction to RMIT and the Youth Work program Course overview Assessment requirements Work Integrated Learning requirements Youth Work Staff IT/ Email/ Technology requirements
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2 & 3
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Blackboard Getting to know what is required academically. RMIT services. Campus tour Library services Study and learning centre Well Being/Self Care |
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4 & 5 |
Reflect on own practice |
Self evaluation of current skills and knowledge. Reflect on Values beliefs and behaviours. Introduction to Career Planning- Youth and Community Sector “Getting to know yourself” Activity NEXT STEP program |
1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4 |
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6 |
Broader Service System |
Exploring Youth Sector –Federal/State/ Local/ and NGO sectors. Working in the youth sector (YACVIC) Building the Scaffolding Vulnerable Youth Framework Disciplines – Child Protection/Juvenile Justice |
3.1,3.2, |
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7 |
Political and policy context |
Exploring Youth Sector –Federal/State/ Local/ and NGO sectors. Building the Scaffolding Vulnerable Youth Framework Disciplines – Child Protection/Juvenile Justice/Mental Health |
3.1,3.2. |
TASK 1: Career Planning Youth Sector: Research report This report is part of your own professional development and involve researching and responding to questions in relation to the youth sector. |
8 |
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Exploring Youth Sector –Federal/State/ Local/ and NGO Work Integrated Learning (W.I.L.) Explore work placement options
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9 |
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Work integrated Learning continued (W.I.L) |
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Hurdle task: Individual and group work Professional development/Critical analysis |
10 |
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Networks Youth Journals Academic studies in Youth and Community |
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Hurdle task: Individual and group work Professional development/Critical analysis |
11 |
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Professional development and critical analysis Group work Information sharing and personal reflections Professional supervision as a reflection and learning tool. |
2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4 3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4 |
Hurdle task: Individual and group work Professional development/Critical analysis |
12 |
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Employability Skills Work readiness skills Innovation Skills Workplace futures Where are the Jobs for the Future Foundation for Young Australians Research · Future of work · How young people are faring · Renewing Australia’s Promise
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2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5 |
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13
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Employability Skills Work readiness skills Innovation Skills Workplace futures Where are the Jobs for the Future Foundation for Young Australians Research · Future of work · How young people are faring · Renewing Australia’s Promise
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2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5 |
TASK 2: Reflective practice- critical thinking
You are required to access the library and search for one (1) article related to a contemporary /professional issue in the youth sector. |
14 |
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Goal Setting and Action Planning Goal setting Action Planning CV development |
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15 |
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Introduction to Task 3 Goal Setting and Action Planning Goal setting Action Planning
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16 |
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Catch up Classes on assessment for Semester 1 |
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17 |
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Review of knowledge and gaps. Reflection on professional practice. Introduction to Semester 2 and assessment Task 3 W.I.L. assessments |
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
None |
References
None |
Other Resources
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems and access to specialised facilities and relevant software. You will also have access to the library resources.
Overview of Assessment
This course is assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment.
To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete the following assessment tasks to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher when you have completed the assessment tasks.
Assessment 1: Research Report
Assessment 2: Research Report
Assessment 3: Personal Development Plan, Goals, Actions and Resume
You should refer to the assessment plan which is available on Blackboard for details of each assessment task and for detailed assessment criteria.
Grades 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
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.
A student charter http://www.rmit.edu.au/about/studentcharter summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.
Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions which are available for review online:http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=c15i3ciaq8ca
Assessment Tasks
Assessment 1: Research Report
Career Planning – Youth Sector
This report is part of your own professional development, choose the areas of this sector which are most meaningful for your career as a community services/youth worker.
You will be required to write a report (600 - 800 words) identifying professional areas of interest. This needs to include professional development/ training /networks activities that would enhance your career goals.
Assessment 2: Research Report
Reflective practice – Professional Development/Critical Thinking
You will be required to write a report (600 - 800 words). You are required to access the library and search for one (1) article related to a contemporary /professional issue in the youth sector.
Assessment3: Personal Development Plan, Goals, Actions and CV
Prepare a personal development plan – the plan will identify yours goals and an action plan.
The final submission will require you to submit the templates relating to goals, actions and an up to date CV.
Assessment 4: reflective journal entries
Student will be write up a minimum of 12 reflections on their personal and professional development during the course of the program.
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These matrices are available through Program Administration.
Other Information
Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: rmit.edu.au/students
Cover Sheet for Submissions
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 implications of plagiarism.
Attendance
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.
Applying for an Extension
Extension of time for assessment tasks may be granted where circumstances beyond your control prevent submission by the published due date. Speak with your teacher or course coordinator regarding applying for an extension.
Applying for Special Consideration
If you are seeking an extension of more than seven calendar days (from the original due date) you must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form, preferably prior to, but no later than two working days after the official due date. Late applications will only be accepted in exceptional circumstances. For information about Special Consideration and how to apply, see:
http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity means honesty and responsibility in scholarship through respecting the work of others whilst having the freedom to build new insights, new knowledge and ideas. RMIT University upholds the values of academic integrity as fundamental to the scholarship undertaken by all members of its community. Whenever you refer to another person’s research or ideas (either by directly quoting or paraphrasing them) you must acknowledge your source.
If you are even in doubt about how to properly cite a reference, consult your lecturer or the academic integrity website: http://www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity
The RMIT library provides tools to assist with your referencing http://www1.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing
Plagiarism and Collusion
Plagiarism and collusion constitute extremely serious academic misconduct, and are forms of cheating. You are reminded that cheating, whether by fabrication, falsification of data, or plagiarism, is an offence subject to University disciplinary procedures. Plagiarism is the presentation of the work, idea or creation of another person as though it is your own. It is a form of cheating and is a very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University. Plagiarised material can be drawn from, and presented in, written, graphic and visual form, including electronic data, and oral presentations. Plagiarism occurs when the origin of the material used is not appropriately cited. Plagiarism is not acceptable.
Examples of plagiarism include:
- Copying sentences or paragraphs word-for-word from one or more sources, whether published or unpublished, which could include but is not limited to books, journals, reports, theses, websites, conference papers, course notes, etc. without proper citation;
- Closely paraphrasing sentences, paragraphs, ideas or themes without proper citation;
- Piecing together text from one or more sources and adding only linking sentences;
- Copying or submitting whole or parts of computer files without acknowledging their source;
- Copying designs or works of art and submitting them as your original work;
- Copying a whole or any part of another student's work; and
- Submitting work as your own that someone else has done for you.
- Enabling Plagiarism: the act of assisting or allowing another person to plagiarise or to copy your own work is also an offence.
For further information, please see the RMIT Plagiarism Policy – http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=sg4yfqzod48g1 (unresolved) – and the RMIT Student Conduct Regulations – http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=r7a7an6qug93
Plagiarism Software
The originality verification software Turnitin may be used in this course. For details, see: http://www.turnitin.com
Complaints Procedure:
RMIT University is committed to providing a harmonious study and work environment for all students and staff. The University recognises your right to raise concerns about academic, administrative or support services without recrimination and has policies and procedures to assist in the resolution of complaints.
Most issues are resolved at the local level and you are encouraged to take steps to resolve your issue locally. The student complaint procedure details steps to take if your problem is not resolved or you believe the response you received is unreasonable.
Student Complaints Policy: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/policies/studentcomplaintspolicy
Student complaints Procedure: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=i1lexipvjt22
Student Complaints Form: http://mams.rmit.edu.au/v4ujvmyojugxz.pdf
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