Course Title: Participate in collaborative learning

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2022

Course Code: GEDU6198

Course Title: Participate in collaborative learning

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

Tim Morris 

tim.morris@rmit.edu.au


Melanie Kyle

melanie.kyle@rmit.edu.au


Jane Collins

jane.collins@rmit.edu.au

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 and literacy skills that align to level 3 of ACSF are recommended. 

Course Description

In this unit of competency you will be participate in collaborative learning situations that replicate tertiary studies. It addresses the skills to participate in group activities, peer evaluation and discussion. 


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

VU23097 Participate in collaborative learning

Element:

1. Plan group work to complete an academic task

Performance Criteria:

1.1 

1.1 Establish group work protocols to complete the task 

 

1.2 

Apply collaborative techniques to analyse task requirements 

1.3 

Produce a plan for stages of completion 

 

1.4 

Allocate roles and responsibilities 

 

Element:

2. Participate in and evaluate academic task

Performance Criteria:

2.1 

Carry out allocated individual tasks according to plan 

2.2 

Apply group work protocols to complete collaborative tasks 

2.3 

Determine agreed criteria to evaluate group task outcomes 

 

2.4 

Evaluate group task outcomes using agreed criteria 

Element:

3. Conduct and respond to 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 own evaluation conducted by a peer 

 


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, Writing and Oral Communication 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

This unit is part of the Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation program.  The competency will cover skills in verbal communication specifically group discussion, analysis, critical thinking and formal academic presentations.  

You will: 

  • Use verbal communication skills in tutorials  
  • Determine the communication requirements and topic of the tutorial  
  • Apply critical thinking in response to questions  
  • Make a formal presentation in an academic context  
  • Evaluate effectiveness of presentation with others  
  • Participate in formal and informal discussions  


Teaching Schedule

This unit of competency is taught within an integrated program.  This unit is clustered with VU23097 Participate in Collaborative Learning  

  

The content of this course is contextualised according to the streams: Science, Engineering and Business. 

  

Course Dates: Monday 7 February 2022 – Friday 10 June 


Mid semester break: Thursday 14 April - Wednesday 20 April 


Public Holidays:

14 March Labour Day public holiday 

25 April Anzac Day public holiday 


Teaching Schedule 

Week  

Topic  

Activity  

VU23096 

 

VU23097  

Assessment  

1  

   

Introductions & Enterprise skills  

   

Student and Teacher introductions with Speed Chat activity   

4 Cs skills for work/life/study 

21st century skills  

Discussion: What is a fixed mindset compared to a growth mindset? 

 Watch video and take notes  

(Follow up with class discussion)  

 

  

   

 

 

2  

   

Interview skills 

   

Introduce Assessment Task 1: Interview 

Form small groups and choose topics  

Interview skills  

Questioning and question types 

E2 

E3  

  

E1  

E3 

Start Assessment Task 1:  Interview  

3  

   

Preparing interviews 

   

Group work, privacy protocols, interview protocols, contingency plans and time management 

E2 

E3 

 

  

E2  

E3 

Continue Assessment Task 1: Interview 

4  

   

Preparing interviews 

 

   

Part 2 – Undertake interview 

Group meetings to collate information 

E2 

E3 

  

  

  

E2  

E3 

 

  

Continue Assessment Task 1: Interview 

  

5  

   

Conduct interviews 

  

   

Part 2 – Undertake interview 

Group meetings to collate information  

Part 3 - Plan presentation and create visual aids 

 

E2 

E3 

 

   

E2 

   

Continue Assessment Task 1: Interview 

 

  

6  

   

Small group presentations    

Complete Assessment Task 1: Interview  

Part 3 – Present the interview information 

Part 4 – Review of group performance  

 

E2 

E3 

  

   

E2 

E3  

   

Deliver Interview presentations in class during Week 6 

Submit Appendices 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 7 to Canvas by Sunday Week 6 

 

7  

   

Group work skills for Formal Presentation  

Start Assessment Task 2: Formal Presentation 

Roles and Responsibilities for Group work  

Preparing for a group presentation - form groups 

Part 1 - Planning 

Timeline for stages of completion 

 

 

E2 

E3 

 

E1  

E3 

 

   

Start Assessment Task 2: Formal Presentation 

 

8  

   

Oral Presentations skills 

   

Oral Presentations skills 

Part 2 - Research and preparation 

 

E2 

E3 

  

   

E2 

   

Continue work on Assessment Task 2: Formal Presentation 

9   

  

  

  

Using Visual Aids  

Identify features of effective slides  

Analyse model slides  

Edit slides & meet group to rehearse  

 

  

  

E2 

E3 

  

   

E2 

   

 

10  

   

Oral presentations 

Assessment Task 2: Formal Presentation 

Part 3 - Deliver group oral presentations in class 

Part 4 - Reflective writing 

E2 

E3 

 

E2  

E3  

Deliver group oral presentations in class in Week 10  

 

  

11  

   

Reflective Writing 

 

Assessment Task 2: Formal Presentation 

Part 3 - Finish Formal Presentations   

Part 4 – Group evaluation and Reflective writing 

 

E2 

E3 

 

E3 

 

Assessment Task 2: Formal Presentation 

Submit Appendices and reflective journal to Canvas by Week 11 

 

12  

   

Practice 1 Formal Group Discussion (Tutorials) 

 

  

  

Introduce Assessment Task 3:  Formal Group Discussion (Tutorials) 

What is an academic tutorial? 

Learn about the language for tutorials, the roles of participant and facilitator  

 

Participate in Formal Group Discussion (Tutorials) Practice 1: 

Read & take notes from academic text/s provided by teacher. 

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

E1 

 

E1  

E2  

   

Participate in Formal Group Discussion (Tutorials) Practice 1 

 

 

   

13  

   

Practice 2 Formal Group Discussion (Tutorials) 

 

Participate in Formal Group Discussion (Tutorials) Practice 2: 

Read & take notes from academic text/s provided by teacher. 

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

E1  

   

E1  

E2  

   

Participate in Formal Group Discussion (Tutorials) Practice 2 

 

14  

   

Group Discussion (Tutorials) 

 session 1 

  

Assessment Task 3: Group Discussion (Tutorials)  

Facilitate & participate in tutorials 

Be an active participant 

Complete Part 4 

  

E1 

E2 

 

 

   

E2  

E3 

   

Assessment Task 3: Group Discussion (Tutorials) 

Attend allocated tutorial session in Week 14, 15 or 16 

   

15  

   

Group Discussion (Tutorials) 

 session 2 

   

  

Assessment Task 3: Formal tutorial 

Facilitate & participate in  tutorials 

Be an active participant 

Complete Part 4 

E1 

E2 

E2  

E3 

  

  

  

Assessment Task 3: Group Discussion (Tutorials) 

Attend allocated tutorial session in Week 14, 15 or 16 

 

Submit Appendix 1 & 4 to Canvas by Week 16 

16  

   

Group Discussion (Tutorials) 

 session 3 

   

  

Assessment Task 3: Formal tutorial 

Facilitate & participate in  tutorials 

Be an active participant 

Complete Part 4  

  

E1 

E2  

E2  

E3 

  

Assessment Task 3: Group Discussion (Tutorials) 

Attend allocated tutorial session in Week 14, 15 or 16 

 

Submit Appendix 1 & 4 to Canvas by Week 16 

17  

Finalise assessments  and results; assessment re-sits   

 Finalise assessments  and results; assessment re-sits  

  

   

   

   

18

Finalise Written Assessments

Finalise written Assessments




   


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  

 

 


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.  

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 and deadlines will also be clearly explained.  


Summative assessments:  


Assessment Task 1:  Interview (due Week 6)  

Plan and conduct an interview and present findings with a small group  


Assessment Task 2: Formal Presentation (due Weeks 10-11)  

Group work task to research and report on an academic topic with a formal group oral presentation.  


Assessment Task 3: Formal Group Discussion (Tutorial) (due Weeks 14-16)  

Research and analyse academic texts and facilitate and participate in a formal group discussion (tutorial) with a group.  


Formative assessments may also be used and includes 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.  

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

 
Assessment Appeals, Reasonable Adjustment and Extensions  

Students can appeal assessment decisions using these forms:   

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/rights-and-responsibilities/appeals    

Students may be able to access reasonable adjustment such as an extension of time or a smaller group if appropriate. Students should contact the assessor at least one week prior to the assessment if they wish to be considered for reasonable adjustment.   

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/adjustments-to-assessment   

www.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension  

  


Assessment Matrix

Each assessment 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 co-ordinator.   

Other Information

Attendance  

This course will be delivered using a blended approach; face to face classes and online, synchronous 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 may be asked to attend mid-semester and end of semester interviews with relevant teachers and the Program Coordinator. These 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:  

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  

  

Recognition of Prior Learning /RCC/Credit Transfer 

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) and/or Credit Transfer may be available depending on your previous work and life experiences, formal, informal or non formal learning, completed accredited qualification/s or completed units. Please discuss this with the Program Coordinator. 

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit 

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