Course Title: Participate in collaborative learning

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2018

Course Code: GEDU6094

Course Title: Participate in collaborative learning

School: 360T Education

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4386 - Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation

Course Contact: Melanie kyle

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4052

Course Contact Email: melanie.kyle@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

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.

Assumed knowledge: 

To successfully undertake this unit, minimum language, literacy and numeracy skills that align to level 3 of ACSF are recommended.

Course Description

In this unit of competency you will be introduced to skills and knowledge required to prepare to enter tertiary study. It will cover the skills required to be able to participate effectively in collaborative learning. This unit addresses the  basic skills of group activities, peer evaluation and discussion. This unit is taught in conjunction with VU21866 Communicate verbally in a further study context (GEDU6093).


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

VU21867 Participate in collaborative learning

Element:

1. Plan group work to complete an academic task

Performance Criteria:

1.1

Devise a contract or agreed procedures for the activity

1.2

Apply collaborative techniques to analyse task requirements

1.3

Allocate roles and responsibilities

1.4

Produce a timeline for stages of completion

1.5

Establish group work protocols

Element:

2. Conduct group activity

Performance Criteria:

2.1

Carry out allocated individual tasks according to plan

2.2

Complete collaborative tasks

2.3

Evaluate group activity using agreed criteria

Element:

3. Conduct peer evaluation

Performance Criteria:

3.1

Determine the purpose of conducting peer evaluation

3.2

Determine criteria for conducting peer evaluation

3.3

Agree to protocols for feedback

3.4

Provide feedback to other participants

3.5

Provide response to peer evaluation


Learning Outcomes


 

On successful completion of this course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate your competence of the above elements. The outcomes described in this unit relate to the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) and Australian Qualities Framework (AQF).

They contribute directly to the achievement of ACSF/AQF indicators of Reading and Writing competence at Level 4.

http://www.acer.edu.au/cspa/australian-core-skills-framework

http://www.aqf.edu.au/aqf/in-detail/aqf-levels/ 

 


Details of Learning Activities

The competency will cover skills in team work and working collaboratively specifically on group projects and presentations.

You will:

  • Plan group work to complete an academic task
  • Establish group work protocols
  • Apply collaborative techniques to analyse task requirements
  • Produce timeline for stages of completion
  • Evaluate group activity
  • Conduct peer evaluation

 

Course Dates:

5 February – 1 June 2018

Mid Semester Break:

Thursday 29 March – Wednesday 4 April 2018  

 

Public Holidays:

Monday 12 March 2018

Wednesday 25 April 2018


 


Teaching Schedule

 

This unit of competency is taught within an integrated program. It is clustered with VU21866 Communicate Verbally in a Further Study Context (GEDU6093)

Week

VU21867 Participate in collaborative learning

 

VU21866 Communicate Verbally in a further study context

VU21867

VU21866

1

Introductions

Student and Teacher introductions

Learner (peer) interviews using circle ice breaker

Marshmallow collaborative group activity and listening TED Talk Tom Wujec “Build a tower build a team”

Enterprise Skills (21st century skills) – What are employers looking for?

E2

 

E1 E2

2

Critical Thinking

Elect SSCC Class Reps/Class Agreements

Critical Thinking Learning Lab

5 tips to improve your critical thinking

Analyse discipline specific websites

Heinz Dilemma moral thinking

Start Assessment Task 1:  Groupwork Planning

E1 E2

 

E1 E2

3

Working in groups

Roles  and Responsibilities for Group work

In class group work for Assessment Task 1: Groupwork Planning

 

E1 E2

 

E1 E2

4

Presentation skills

Pathways Presentation – Model oral presentation with Power Point Slides

Complete Assessment Task 1: Groupwork Planning in class

•Group meeting to organise mini-presentation

•Complete Part 3 - Present rubric to the class

•Complete Part 4 - Evaluate group work

E1 E2 E3

E1 E2 E3

 

5

Presentation skills

Peer Feedback Skills: Learning Lab – Group Work

Present study pathway flowchart with teacher and peer feedback for oral presentation skills

E1

 

E2

6

Presentation skills

Finish flowchart presentations

Set up  Assessment Task 6: Group Oral Presentation

Choose groups/topic

Critical Thinking activity

E2 E3

E2 E3

7

Oral presentation skills

Learning Lab: Preparing for a group presentation

Group work skills role plays –review group work skills using Learning Lab

Assessment Task 6: Group Oral Presentation

Group meeting to plan presentation - record on Oral Presentation Planning Sheet

E1

E1 E2

8a/b

Using Visual Aids- Google Slides

 

Don McMillan-Life after Death by Powerpoint”

Assessment Task 6: Group Oral Presentation

Group meeting to continue research and create Google Slides – each group member to participate (evidence of participation in Google Drive)

E1 E2

E1 E2

9

Oral presentation skills

Ted Ed presentation – Science of Stage Fright and Kahoot Quiz

Seven Body Language Tricks to Engage Your Audience

Assessment Task 6: Group Oral Presentation

Final edit Google Slides – each group member to participate , final planning of oral presentations 

E1 E2

E1 E2

10

Oral Presentations

Assessment Task 6: Group Oral Presentation

Part 2-

Class presentations

Part 3-

Complete peer and self-evaluations

Start Reflective writing

 

E2 E3

E2 E3

11

Reflective Writing

Reflective writing

Assessment Task 6: Group Oral Presentation

Part 4-Write a 300/400 word reflection

Critical Thinking Research Methods activity

E3

E1 E2

12

Tutorial skills

Start Assessment Task 8: Formal tutorial

Define/discuss tutorials

Language for tutorials/group discussion

Roles of  facilitator and participant

How to get the most out of tutes

Formal Tutorial Practice 1

E1 E2

 

 

E1 E2

13

Model tutorial

Assessment Task 8: Formal tutorial

Part 1: Choose an article

Prepare a list of questions to ask as the facilitator – check with teacher

Formal Tutorial Practice 2:

Read & take notes from academic written text provided by teacher.

Create some tutorial/discussion questions

E1 E2

 

 

E1 E2

14

Model Tutorial

Finalise Tutorial schedule for Week 15/16

Formal Tutorial Practice 3:

Read & take notes from academic written text provided by teacher.

Create some tutorial/discussion questions

Divide class into small groups: take turns to facilitate & participate in a practice tutorial

 

Assessment Task 8: Formal tutorial

Part 3 Read/watch tutorial texts for allocated tutorial session and take detailed notes

E1 E2

 

 

E1 E2

15

Formal Tutorials session 1

Assessment Task 8: Formal tutorial

Facilitate 12-15 minute tutorial for your group

Part 3 - Be an active participant

Part 4 - Self evaluation

E2 E3

 

 

E1 E2 E3

16

Formal Tutorials session 2

Assessment Task 8: Formal tutorial

Facilitate 12-15 minute tutorial for your group

Part 3 - Be an active participant

Part 4 - Self evaluation

E2 E3

 

E1 E2 E3

 

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

 

TEXTS AND EQUIPMENT

There are no set texts for this course however it is recommended that you have:

  • Laptop computer
  • Display folder with plastic sleeves
  • Highlighter pens
  • Notebook or loose leaf paper
  • Earphones
  • USB (Memory stick)

 


Overview of Assessment

 

This competency is part of an 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. Assessment is ongoing throughout the course. Assessment tasks will require you to demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills through practical projects and/or written tasks.

Feedback:

Both verbal and written feedback will be provided throughout the semester, as well as individual and group feedback on practical exercises.

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 manager or the Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.

The Student Charter www.rmit.edu.au/about/our-education/supporting-learning-and-teaching/student-charter/ summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT University student as well as the responsibilities of the university.

Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies and procedures which can be found on the RMIT University website at: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qwxbqbg739rl1


Assessment Tasks

Assessment will take place throughout the course.Your work is assessed on a competent (CA)/not yet competent (NYC) basis.  

for further information on VET Grades Competency based assessment: See link

http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=6voay09je4v9

You will be given written feedback on all assessment tasks. There will be individual and group projects completed both in and out of class.
Assessment is ongoing and its purpose is to develop your skills. You will be given assistance in redrafting and editing written assessment tasks because developing your ability to identify and correct your own mistakes is an important part of the learning process. It is important that you read the specific elements each assessment task addresses on the cover sheet for each task. At the time of setting assessments you will be given clear guidelines about which course, elements and performance criteria you will need to meet in order to successfully complete the task. Submission dates & deadlines will also be clearly explained.

Summative Assessment:

Assessment Task 1: Groupwork Planning (due Weeks 3-4)

Plan and implement a group task to complete an academic task. 

Assessment Task 6: Group Oral Presentation (due Week 10)

Plan and present a formal group oral presentation on an academic topic.

Assessment Task 8: Formal Tutorial (due Weeks 15-16)

Research an analyse academic texts and facilitate and participate in a formal tutorial with a group. 

 

Formative assessments: ongoing observations, summaries and review of student work

Please note:
Assessments tasks will include other courses (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.

Note: For information about grade average and articulation into other RMIT courses see ’Other Information’.

Cover Sheets
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of work submitted in hardcopy. The signed cover sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications

 


All assessment tasks including electronically recorded student work will be kept by the University for student feedback and to meet government requirements.

 


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 all units and their elements over a range of occasions. You will be given opportunities to demonstrate competency in a variety of ways throughout the program.


You are encouraged to discuss any problems or concerns with your teacher or Program Coordinator. An assessment delivery plan will be available on CANVAS.
 

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
  

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 a 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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