Course Title: Research study options and plan education pathway
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2022
Course Code: GEDU6195
Course Title: Research study options and plan education pathway
School: 535T Social Care and Health
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4411 - Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation
Course Contact: Jane Collins
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4055
Course Contact Email: jane.collins@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 50
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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
This course will be delivered in a two hour weekly class. By studying this course, you will develop your independent learning skills in preparation for tertiary study. During this course, you will familiarise yourself with the range of further study options available. This course provides you with the skills and knowledge needed to research and prepare applications for tertiary study in keeping with your goals and career choices.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
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VU23094 Research study options and plan education pathway |
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1. Prepare for transition to tertiary study |
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2. Investigate and apply responsibilities expected of a tertiary education student |
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3. Research study options |
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4. Examine course requirements for field of study |
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5. Design a study pathway plan |
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Learning Outcomes
This course will be delivered in a two hour weekly class. By studying this course, you will develop your independent learning skills in preparation for tertiary study. During this course, you will familiarise yourself with the range of further study options available. This course provides you with the skills and knowledge needed to research and prepare applications for tertiary study in keeping with your goals and career choices.
Details of Learning Activities
This course (subject) is part of the Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation and will teach the skills and knowledge required to develop a study plan and an educational pathway.
You will:
Access information for tertiary study
Research a selected field of study
Examine course requirements for selected field of study
Investigate responsibilities as a tertiary education student
Design and implement a study pathway plan
Present study pathway plan and evaluate progress
Teaching Schedule
Course dates: 7 February -10 June 2022
14 March Labour Day public holiday (Monday)
14-20 April Mid-semester break* - includes Easter
25 April Anzac Day public holiday
Business/Science/Engineering Teaching Schedule
Week |
Topic |
Activities |
VU23095 Elements |
Assessment |
Week 1 |
Introduction to Study Skills Expectations of tertiary students |
Introduction to this course Orientation to RMIT access RMIT Students page, Outlook emails Navigate through Canvas - access Modules and Assessment Tasks Requirements for successful tertiary study Introduce AT1: Study Skills and Student Support Understand extension policy & Special consideration. |
E1, E2 |
Introduce AT1: Study skills and student support AT 1Part 1 |
Week 2 |
Study skills |
Create a weekly planner (part 2) Create a semester planner (part 2) Research/Evaluate your study skills (part 2)
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E1, E2, E5
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AT1 Part 2
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Week 3
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Support Services Choosing a career |
AT1: Part 3 Study skills introduced discussed in Pathway interviews Introduce AT2: Choosing the best course for your career. Commence one-to-one pathway interviews with teacher/student (AT2 part 1 |
E1,E2
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Introduce AT2: Choosing the best course for your career |
Week 4
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Choosing a career |
Check in on Semester Planner Research possible careers (part 1) Continue one-to-one pathway interviews with teacher/ student (part 1)
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E1,E3, E5 |
Check in AT1 2.2 Semester Planner. Part 1 AT2 Pathway interviews |
Week 5 |
Choose the right course for your career |
Research courses for your study pathway (part 2) Research different institutions/universities (part 3) Continue one-to-one pathway interviews with teacher/student (part 1) |
E3, E4 |
Pathway interviews |
Week 6 |
Preparing a pathway |
Prepare a pathway flowchart to show your study pathway and career (part 4) |
E3, E4, E5 |
Pathway interviews |
Week 7 |
Flowchart group discussion |
Group discussion on pathway flowchart |
E3, E5 |
AT2: Choosing the best course for your career due |
Week 8 |
Review course choices and entry requirements |
Check in AT1 2.2 Semester Planner. Introduce AT3: Applying for a course review course requirements and dates (part 1) |
E3, E4, E5 |
Check in AT1 2.2 Semester Planner. AT3 Introduced AT1. Part 3 Creating Study Plans due |
Week 9 |
Writing Personal Statements |
Structure of a Personal Statement Write a DRAFT personal statement for teacher feedback (part 3) Model/sample Personal Statements Edit/Complete Personal Statement using teacher feedback (part 3) |
E3, E4, E5
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Former student presentation |
Week 10 |
Writing Personal Statements |
Model/sample Personal Statements Edit/Complete Personal Statement using teacher feedback (part 3) Collect feedback on application plan from peers/teacher/program coordinator (part 2) |
E2,E3,E4, E5 |
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Week 11 |
Direct applications |
Focus on applications, folios, interview preparation, entrance tests |
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Week 12 |
Review Application plan Direct applications Learning Plan Check in |
Check in AT1 2.2 Semester Planner. How to apply for VE and university studies; Direct Applications AT 1 Learning Plan one on one: Part 4 Barriers to learning |
E1, E2, E3,E4, E5
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Check in AT1 2.2 Semester Planner. AT1: Part 4 Barriers Applications open |
Week 13 |
Learning Plan Check in |
Learning Plan one on one: Part 4 Barriers |
E1, E2,E3,E4, E5,E6
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Week 14 |
Application Support |
Learning Plan one on one: Part 4 Barriers Direct Applications completed. |
E1, E2, E3, E4, E5
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AT3: Applying for a course Due |
Week 15 |
Resume writing and job applications |
The importance of transferable and soft skills in the labour market The benefits of volunteering to develop skills. Write/update resumes Key Selection Criteria/addressing KSC using STAR |
E4 |
AT1: Part 2 and 4 Study skills and student support DUE |
Week 16 |
Applications: Interview skills |
Preparing for an interview Types of questions/using STAR in interviews/difficult questions |
E4 |
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Week 17 |
Application Support and Assessment Re submissions |
Application Support and Assessment Re submissions Support with RMIT/Direct/VTAC applications, SEAS and assessment resits |
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Week 18 |
Resubs if necessary |
Final resubmissions if necessary |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
This course will be delivered in a two hour weekly class. By studying this course, you will develop your independent learning skills in preparation for tertiary study. During this course, you will familiarise yourself with the range of further study options available. This course provides you with the skills and knowledge needed to research and prepare applications for tertiary study in keeping with your goals and career choices.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment will take place throughout the course. Your work is assessed as competent (CA) or not yet competent (NYC).
You will be given written feedback on all assessment tasks.
Assessment is ongoing and its purpose is to develop your skills. With each assessment you will be given clear guidelines about the elements and performance criteria you will need to meet in order to successfully complete the task.
Submission dates and deadlines will also be clearly explained.
All assessment must be submitted through Canvas.
Assessments:
Assessment Task 1: Study skills and student support
Ongoing Assessment:
Part 1 Week 2
Part 2 Week 15 (ongoing review Week 4, 8, 12)
Part 3 Week 8
Part 4 Week 15
Assessment Task 2: Choosing the best course for your career
Due week 8
Assessment Task 3: Applying for a course
Due week 14
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 outlines the competencies being addressed in the task in relation to performance criteria. All of the assessment tasks cover all the elements in this course.
Other Information
Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential.
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 of time and submission for submission of assessable work
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.
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
You are encouraged to discuss any problems or concerns with your teacher or Program Coordinator.
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