Course Title: Reflect on and improve own professional practice
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2023
Course Code: BUSM8835C
Course Title: Reflect on and improve own professional practice
School: 535T Social Care and Health
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4420 - Certificate IV in School Based Education Support
Course Contact: Jacqui Cheng and Melanie Reynolds
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99254918; 99254059
Course Contact Email: jacqueline.cheng@rmit.edu.au; melanie.reynolds@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
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
In this course you will work on the knowledge and skills needed to reflect on yourself, evaluate your own work, be able to seek opportunities for improvement and development. This means that you will understand how to do this within the parameters of ethical and legal requirements.
This course is delivered over 2 semesters and clustered for delivery in Semester 2 with Work effectively with others (BSBTWK201)
Assessment for this course includes a knowledge task, Research report, feedback and personal development plan.
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 1.4 Actively seek and reflect on feedback from clients, organisations or other relevant sources |
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 2.5 Devise, document and implement a self development plan that sets realistic goals and targets |
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 3.4 Regularly participate in review processes as a commitment to upgrading skills and knowledge |
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 unit is part of Certificate IV in School-based Education Support program. Your program consists of face to face and remote/online classes, unsupervised Directed Study and you are required to participate in compulsory work placement. It is strongly advised you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.
Learning activities that may be undertaken in your course:
- class exercises to review discussions/lectures
- online discussion and participation
- analysis/critique of relevant reading material
- class presentations
- group discussion
- research
- independent project-based work
- group activities/projects
- ‘workshopping’ of student projects including peer/lecturer feedback
Workplace delivery and/or assessment
The integration of work based learning and academic learning will allow you to solve authentic industry problems or address real issues faced in organisations.
An agreement including schedule and relevant insurance documentation is required to be completed before commencing each placement. In the case where a placement ends early, please refer to 6. Early Termination of Placements in the Work Integrated Learning Procedure.
As part of this unit you are required to undertake a supervised learning/assessment in your chosen industry area, gaining invaluable experience and industry contacts. Or in a simulated environment where you will be able to practice in conditions that replicate a workplace in a structured setting to support learning.
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. 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 portal https://www.rmit.edu.au/students
This unit will be delivered weekly over two semesters.
Semester 1 Dates: Monday 6th February - 16th Jun
Mid Semester break – Friday 7th April – Friday 16th April
Public Holidays: Labor Day March 13 & ANZAC Day April 25
|
Week |
SEMESTER ONE |
Elements |
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1 |
Unit Introduction
|
1 |
|
2 |
Learning and teaching styles-
|
1 |
|
3 |
Formal and informal ways of learning
|
1,2 |
|
4 |
What is professional reflection?
|
2 |
|
5 |
What is professional reflection?-continued
|
2 |
|
6 |
Setting goals to achieve personal development needs
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2 |
|
7 |
ESW roles and responsibilities
|
2,3 |
|
8 |
Code of Conduct/ Duty of Care and Ethics
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3 |
|
9 |
Communication/seeking mentoring
|
1,2 |
|
10 |
AT1 : Unit Knowledge questions
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1,2,3 AT1 due |
|
11 |
Professional development resources
|
2,3 |
|
12 |
Professional organisations
|
2,3 |
|
13 |
AT2: Practice Improvement Research Report
|
3 |
|
14 |
Importance of Feedback
|
1,2 AT2 due |
|
15 |
Looking after your Mental Health
|
2 |
|
16 |
How to be a reflective learner/practitioner Semester 1 Self-evaluation |
1,2,3 |
|
17 |
Overview semester 1
|
1,2,3 |
|
18 |
Resubmissions |
|
|
Week |
SEMESTER TWO |
Elements |
|
1 |
Introduction to Semester 2
Introduction to AT3: Feedback to Improve Practice |
1,2 |
|
2 |
Effective Workplace communication=
|
1 |
|
3 |
Working in groups
Spaghetti Tower- in class activity |
1,2 |
|
4 |
Dealing with conflict in the WP
|
3 |
|
5 |
AT3: Feedback to Improve Practice
|
AT3 due |
|
6 |
Discrimination and Bullying and Harassment law
|
3 |
|
7 |
Organisational and ethical standards
|
3 |
|
8 |
Knowledge questions
|
All Elements |
|
9 |
Collaboration and group communication
|
1,3 |
|
10 |
Managing stress
|
2 |
|
11 |
Project Portfolio
|
All elements |
|
12 |
Personal Development plans
|
1,2,3 |
|
13 |
Addressing Key Selection Criteria
|
3 |
|
14 |
Resumes
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AT4 due |
|
15 |
Job interviews
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3 |
|
16 |
Unit review and reflection |
1,2,3 |
|
17 |
Certificate review WP review |
1,2,3 |
|
18 |
Resubmissions |
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
TEXTS AND EQUIPMENT
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:
• Laptop/tablet
• Headphones
The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:
The Learning Lab
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab
The Study Support Hub
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub
English for uni workshops
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/workshops/english-uni-workshops
Overview of Assessment
This unit is part of an integrated program. You must demonstrate the specified essential skills and knowledge to demonstrate competence in this unit. 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:
• Oral or written questioning
• oral presentations
• Assignments and projects
• Direct observation of actual work practice
• 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 manager or the Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.
Assessment Tasks
Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency. To be assessed as Competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard expected in the workplace.
To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.
You should refer to the assessment brief which is available through Canvas for full assessment criteria and due dates:
Assessment Task 1: Knowledge Questions This task is a short-answer knowledge assessment task designed to assess your knowledge in relation to the process of evaluating and enhancing your own practice through a process of reflection and ongoing professional development. Due date: Semester 1 Week 10.
Assessment Task 2:[Practice Improvement Research Report. For this assessment task, you are required to research emerging and current sector developments and choose a practice (one development) to implement with ESW staff at Acorn College. You are also required research training and support options to improve Education Support Workers practice and continue professional growth in line with the sector development. Due date: Semester 1 Week 14
Assessment Task 3: Feedback to Improve Practice. This task is to show your ability to undertake self-evaluation by asking for feedback, reflecting and discussing feedback in order to improve own practice. Due date: Semester 2 Week 5
Assessment task 4: Personal Development plan. This task is to show your ability to use self-evaluation and feedback, in order to create a plan to improve own practice. Due Date: Semester 2 Week 14
Results 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
All Assessment tasks should be submitted by the due date. If an extension is required, please contact your teacher and/or Coordinator 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.
Resubmissions:
If you are found to be Not Yet Competent in a Course Assessment Task you may be allowed one resubmission only. Your teacher will provide feedback regarding what you need to do to improve and will set a new deadline for the resubmission.
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency and with the critical aspects of assessment for each unit.
Other Information
Attendance:
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises
It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.
Information about your course:
You can access ‘my course’ through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/my-course
Assessment:
Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (eg. applying for an extension of time):
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/my-course/assessment-results
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/my-course/assessment-results/academic-integrity
Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:
Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/my-course/enrolment/apply-for-credit
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