Course Title: Reflect on and improve own professional practice
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2012
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 |
Element: |
2. Ensure continuing self-support and supervision |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Identify a range of support networks both within and outside the organisation |
Element: |
1. Reflect on own practice |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Undertake self-evaluation in conjunction with supervisors and/or peers |
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
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
Individual and group projects - Completion of Projects will include negotiated independent study time and practical work relevant to the unit of competency.
Realistic simulations and role play
Practical demonstrations and direct observation of actual work and simulated work practice
Oral Presentations
Teaching Schedule
Semester 1
Week 1-4
Theory – 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
Principles and techniques of measuring performance and time management
Discussion, Q&A activities, Evidence Guide
Week 5-9
Theory – Identifying personal behaviour, self awareness, personality traits
Establishing a personal development plan
Policies, plans and procedures of organisation
Work methods and practices to improve personal performance
Discussion, Q&A activities,
Project 1 – Research/Q&A
Week 10-14
Theory– 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 15-18
Theory – 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
Progress interview – Evidence guide, Project 1, Evidence of practical experience fostering and supporting an effective learning environment; e.g Observation/Demonstration, Third party
Semester 2
Week 1-4
Theory – Demonstrating understanding and implementation of relevant procedures
Eliciting, analysing and interpreting feedback
Assessing the effectiveness of own skills development
Developing and maintaining professional networks
Discussion, Q&A activities
Week 5-9
Theory – Managing or seeking support to manage complex ethical issues, dilemmas
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 10-14
Theory– 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
Folio - Presentation of folio
Week 15-18
Theory – 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
Issues impacting on 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 fostering and supporting an effective learning environment; e.g. Observation/Demonstration, Third party, Folio – Presentation (oral and written)
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
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 documents, and/or photographs and/or video and audio files
• Review of works 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
In Assessment matrix Booklet given to students at commencement of program.
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