Course Title: Identify and respond to student development needs
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2015
Course Code: TCHE5811C
Course Title: Identify and respond to student development needs
School: 360T Education
Campus: Brunswick 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
Jacqui Rumble jacqueline.rumble@rmit.edu.au
Soosan Kian soosan.kian@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 60
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 deals with the skills and knowledge required by education support workers to independently establish a learning environment for students.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCEDS501A Identify and respond to student development needs |
Element: |
1.Provide opportunities for developmentally appropriate physical activity |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify opportunities for physical development that are appropriate to student's stage of development and capabilities |
Element: |
2. Promote the student's exploration and development of identiity |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 In conjunction with teacher, choose learning materials and resources that provide positive and non -stereotypical images |
Element: |
3. Promote student's self-esteem |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Design activities that take into consideration the student needs , interests and capabilities |
Element: |
4. Develop and promote positive interaction with and between students and adults |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Encourage students to initiate and develop positive and appropriate forms of contact with others |
Element: |
5. Encourage and promote the acceptance of diversity by students and staff |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Encourage students to regard differences between people positively |
Element: |
6. Assist student in their cognitive development |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1 Provide opportunities and resources that are varied and challenging to the students stage of cognitive development and interests |
Element: |
7. Assist students in their language development |
Performance Criteria: |
7.1 Provide developmentally relevant opportunities for students to listen, use and experiment with language |
Learning Outcomes
Develop skills and knowledge required by education support workers to independently establish a learning environment for students.
Details of Learning Activities
You will study this unit with several other units on the same day. Your program consists of face to face teaching, Directed Study and you are expected to participate in professional placement. It is highly recommended that students attend all classes as crucial learning activities, assessment task preparation and some assessment tasks are completed in class. You are not required to attend 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. Directed Study is a very important part of your program. An outline of your Directed Study will be given by your teacher and is published in the Weekly Program Delivery Plan.
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. 

•Professional placement
Teaching Schedule
Week | CHCEDS501A Identify & respond to student development | Element |
1 |
Introduction including assessment tasks. Introduction to stages in child development. Nature vs nature Maslow’s Hierarchy |
4 5 |
2 | Stages in child development cont. Introduction to theories of child development | 5 |
3 | Theories of physical development stages. Gesell stages of physical development | 1 |
4 |
Introduction to cognitive development. The brain: lobes & functions. Minor in-class comprehension task due |
6 |
5 | Stages in cognitive development cont. Vygotsky/Piaget | 6 |
6 | Introduction to language development. Chomsky & alternative theorists. Phonological awareness | 7 |
7 | Reading & Writing in Primary school/NAPLAN requirements/VELS expectations |
6 7 |
8 | Child Development Resource task due. Resource Expo presentations |
5 6 7 |
9 | Introduction to Adolescent Self-Esteem & impact on Learning. |
2 3 |
10 | Bullying & Self-Esteem |
2 3 4 |
11 | Depression & Self-Esteem |
2 3 4 |
12 | Body Image & Self-Esteem |
2 3 4 |
13 | Revise structure & assessment requirements including APA referencing. Finalise report writing. Introduction to Task 2. | 4 |
14 | Report on Adolescent Self-Esteem issue task due |
1 4 |
15 | Finalise research for class resource task |
1 3 6 7 |
16 | Preparation for group presentation of physical activities resource. Part A Class resource due |
1 3 6 7 |
17 | Group presentation of physical activities |
1 6 7 |
18 |
Feedback on Assessment tasks Evaluation of unit |
2 4 |
This unit will be delivered weekly. The times will be outlined in the program delivery plans which are updated each week.
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 diary.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Recommended text: "Resource: Learning and Development" will be available to purchase from the Administration office or your teacher for $8. |
References
Other Resources
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 Brunswick Library very cheaply)
• 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 Tasks:
Assessment One
Minor in-class comprehension task (Week 4)
Assessment Two
Child Development Resource Task (Week 8)
Assessment Three
Report on Adolescent Self-Esteem Issue (Week 14)
Assessment Four
Class resource of physical activities (Week 16/17)
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 tasks in this course are either formative or summative. Formative tasks provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be considered essential building blocks for the more substantial summative assessment tasks. Summative assessment tasks in this unit are assessed using the following competency based results:
CA – Competency achieved
NYC – Not Yet Competent
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work, including online submissions. This signed 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.
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.
Resubmissions:
If you are found to be Not Yet Competent in a Course Assessment Task you will 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. The highest grade you will receive if your resubmission is successful is ‘CA’
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).
Other Information
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work, including online submissions. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications.
Attendance - The major learning experience 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 gain the competency. www.rmit.edu.au/policies/academicprogress
Feedback - Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. Students will be asked to attend mid semester interviews with relevant teachers and Program Coordinator.
Special Consideration - 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. Please see the RMIT website for further information. www.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism - RMIT University has a strict policy on plagarism and and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/academic-integrity
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