Course Title: Reflect on and improve own professional practice

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2014

Course Code: MIET6308C

Course Title: Reflect on and improve own professional practice

School: 360T Education

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5290 - Diploma of Education Support

Course Contact : Robyn Blaikie

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4838

Course Contact Email:robyn.blaikie@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Fiona Dean: Teacher

fiona.dean@rmit.edu.au

99254650

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

No specific pre-requisite and co-requisite.

Course Description

This course describes the knowledge and skills required to evaluate own work, continuing self-development and effective supervision within an ethical code of practice


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CHCORG428A Reflect on and improve own professional practice

Element:

3. Operate within an agreed code of ethics or practice

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Assess own practice against identified agency objectives or code of ethics, using a range of valid evidence
3.2 Recognise the effect of values, beliefs and behaviour in work with clients
3.3 Establish realistic goals and targets for self development
3.4 Adhere to legal parameters relevant to practitioner's profession where this is a requirement of employment
 

Element:

1. Reflect on own practice

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Undertake self-evaluation in conjunction with supervisors and/or peers
1.2 Demonstrate understanding of own limitations in self awareness, self management, social awareness, relationship management
1.3 Provide and receive open and evaluative feedback to and from co-workers
1.4 Actively seek feedback and accept it non-defensively
 

Element:

2. Ensure continuing self-support and supervision

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Identify a range of support networks both within and outside the organisation
2.2 Seek specialist advice/further training where need is identified
2.3 Observe agency guidelines in relation to professional development
2.4 Undertake an appraisal of current industry developments and apply these to improve practice
2.5 Regularly participate in a review mechanism as a commitment to upgrading skills and knowledge
2.6 Evaluate current and likely future needs and take action to keep abreast of evolving trends
 


Learning Outcomes


Develop the knowledge and skills required to evaluate own work, continuing self-development and effective supervision within an ethical code of practice


Details of Learning Activities

Learning Activities
The student learning experience will be facilitated through participation in a range of activities: 

Group discussion 

Research assignments

Guest speakers

Oral and/or written questions on "What if?" scenarios

Realistic simulations and role play
Practical demonstrations and direct observation of actual work and simulated work practice
Oral Presentations
Individual and group projects - Completing the projects will include negotiated independent study time and practical work
relevant to the unit of competency. 

Workplacement

Your program consists of a combination of learning activities through a range of delivery methods including: face to face teaching, online activities and Directed Study and you are expected to participate in professional placement. You work independently to complete Directed Study, however you are expected to complete all work given and will at times be required to show evidence that the work has been completed in this unit.


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.

Semester 1

Week 1-4
Relevant legislation and agency guidelines and codes of ethics or practice standards
Applying knowledge, skills and ethics relevant to current industry and professional standards
Principles and techniques of personal goal setting, measuring performance and time management
Establishing a personal development plan

Discussion, Q&A activities, Evidence Guide

Week 5-8
Identifying personal behaviour, self awareness, personality traits
Policies, plans and procedures of organization for professional learning
Work methods and practices to improve personal performance

Discussion, Q&A activities,
Project 1 – Research/Q&A

Week 9-12
Learning style/s and how they relate to the individual
Personal development opportunities and options
Functions of supervision – educative, administrative and supportive
Applying knowledge, skills and ethics relevant to current industry and professional standards

Discussion, Q&A activities

Week 13-16
Working with an awareness and sensitivity to conflict, culture and context
Analysing culturally different viewpoints in regards to personal development and professional practice
Negotiation, communication and decision-making skills
Applying skills in negotiation, communication and decision-making

Discussion, Q&A activities
Scenarios/Q&A

Week 17-18
Applying skills in negotiation, communication and decision-making
Reflecting on experiences improving own professional practice

Discussion, Q&A activities

Progress interview – Q&A, Project 1, Evidence of practical experience reflecting on & improving own professional practice; e.g Observation/Demonstration, Third party

Semester 2

Week 1-4
Demonstrating understanding and implementation of relevant procedures related to improving own practice
Eliciting, analysing and interpreting feedback
Assessing the effectiveness of own skills development
Developing and maintaining professional networks
Discussion, Q&A activities

Week 5-8
Managing or seeking support to manage complex ethical issues
Relating to people from a range diverse backgrounds and abilities
Relating to people with a range of abilities
Recognising the effect of values, beliefs and behaviour in work with clients
Discussion, Q&A activities

Assignment/Project 2 – Research/Scenarios

Week 9-12
Reflecting on own practice
Demonstrating understanding of own limitations
Seeking specialist advice/further training where need is identified
Ensuring continuing self-support and supervision

Discussion, Q&A activities

Oral Presentation

Week 13-16
Assessing own practice against identified agency objectives or code of ethics
Recognising the effect of values, beliefs and behaviour in work with clients
Reviewing professional development processes and procedures
Discussion, Q&A activities

Week 17-18

Issues impacting on improving own professional practice
Reflecting on experiences improving own professional practice

Discussion, Q&A activities

Assessment interview – review folio of final assessments e.g :
Evidence Guide, Project 1 and 2, Evidence of practical experience reflecting on & improving own professional practice ; e.g. Observation/Demonstration, Third party, Oral Presentation (oral and/or written)


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

TEXTS AND EQUIPMENT
There are no set texts in this unit. 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:
• Display folder with plastic sleeves
• Highlighter pens
• Notebook or loose leaf paper
• Headphones (use your own or they can be purchased from the City/Brunswick Library)
• USB (Memory stick)
 


Overview of Assessment

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. You may be assessed by:
• Direct observation of actual and simulated work practice
• Oral or written questioning
• Assignments and projects
• Presentation of a portfolio of evidence which may comprise documents, and/or photographs and/or video and audio files
• Review of products produced through work-based or course 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 coordinator or the Disability Liaison Unit if you would like to find out more.
 

An assessment policy summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.
Your courses assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies and procedures see http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment


Assessment Tasks

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:
• Direct observation of actual and simulated work practice 

• Oral or written questioning 

• Assignments and projects 

• Presentation of a portfolio of evidence which may comprise of documents, and/or photographs and/or video and audio files 

• Review of work produced through work-based or course 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.


Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency.
These are available from the course contact person (stated above).
 

Course Overview: Access Course Overview