Course Title: Design and develop learning resources
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2021
Course Code: TCHE5905C
Course Title: Design and develop learning resources
Important Information:
In order to successfully undertake assessment of this unit you need access to a workplace.
School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5354 - Diploma of Training Design and Development
Course Contact: Mark Mossuto
Course Contact Phone: 9925 4929
Course Contact Email: mark.mossuto@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Facilitator
Peter Murphy
ph :+61 3 99254343
email: peter.murphy@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 50
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
This course covers the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to design and develop resources to support the learning process.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
TAEDES502 Design and develop learning resources |
Element: |
1. Research the learning resource requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Clarify with the client the brief, focus and type of learning resource 1.2 Research the target audience, their learning needs and the learning environment for the resource 1.3 Gather, collate and analyse relevant existing information 1.4 Identify any ethical and legal considerations and act on them 1.5 Write a development work plan |
Element: |
2. Design the learning resource and plan the content |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Generate a range of design options using a variety of techniques 2.2 Develop and confirm with the client an outline or prototype for the learning resource 2.3 Analyse content specifications of the learning product and map out proposed content |
Element: |
3. Develop the learning resource content |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Develop content and content specifications in accordance with the agreed design 3.2 Establish mechanisms for reviewing work-in-progress 3.3 Ensure any text is clear, concise, grammatically correct and appropriate for the intended audience 3.4 Ensure any visuals are relevant, instructive and appropriate for the intended audience |
Element: |
4. Review learning resource prior to implementation |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Check resource content to ensure the accuracy and relevance of information against specifications 4.2 Check text, format and visual design for clarity and focus 4.3 Conduct an external review using appropriate review methods and incorporate feedback 4.4 Review final draft against the brief and other relevant criteria to ensure it meets all requirements prior to delivery to the client |
Element: |
5. Evaluate the design and development process |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Review the design and development process against appropriate evaluation criteria 5.2 Reflect on the development process and methods and identify areas for improvement 5.3 Document identified improvements for future projects |
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to:
. research learning resource requirements
. design learning resources and plan their content
. develop the content of learning resources
. review learning resources prior to implementation
. evaluate the design and development process for producing learning resources
Details of Learning Activities
This course is online. Activities may include the following:
- Online activities which includes a weekly webinar which is recorded for those that don't attend live.
- 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
Teaching Schedule
This course is taught over four (4) sessions in semester 1.
Note: While your facilitator will cover all the material in this schedule, the order is subject to change depending on class needs.
Session 1
Clarify what is needed in a learning resource; determine its focus and purpose; research your target audience; research training product options to meet needs of target audience; consult with clients/end-users.
Session 2
Generate a range of design options using a variety of techniques; develop and confirm with the client an outline or prototype for the learning resource; analyse content specifications of the learning product and map out proposed content
Session 3
Develop content and content specifications in accordance with the agreed design; establish mechanisms for reviewing work in progress; ensure any text is clear, concise, grammatically correct and appropriate for the intended audience; ensure any visuals are relevant, instructive and appropriate for the intended audience. Review the design and development process against appropriate evaluation criteria; reflect on the development process and methods and identify areas for improvement; document identified improvements for future projects
Session 4
Unit review and consolidation.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
At the beginning of the course students will be directed to various web-based material and/or electronic copies of learning resources.
Electronic resources are located on the Canvas shell.
Overview of Assessment
During the program you will complete assessment tasks which are listed, in detail, at the beginning of the course. These tasks may include :
- Workplace based projects
- Online assessment (eg discussion forum, blog, wiki)
- Short-answer knowledge questions
- Third-party reports
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 Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.
Assessment Tasks
To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete all of the following three (3) tasks to a satisfactory standard.
You will receive written feedback on all assessment tasks.
Task 1: Research and design options for a learning resource
Research, design and develop a print based resource that reflects client needs and the contexts of application with documented evidence of:
- consultation, research and findings
- related research and findings
- a completed design options for the resource
Task 2: Research design and develop a printed learning resource
Research, design and develop a print based resource that reflects client needs and the contexts of application with documented evidence of:
- consultation, research and findings
- related research findings
- a range of design options for the resources using a variety of techniques
- a completed design options for the resource
Complete the development of the resource with documented evidence of:
- a review and trial of the resource, including user feedback and how this impacted on the development of the resource
- the final print based resource, either complete or in part or sample
- a reflection on your role in the research, design and development process.
Task 3: Knowledge Questions
For this assessment you will answer a set of questions which relate to instructional design, learning theories, the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) and issues that are to be considered when designing learning resources for adult learners.
You are to answer each question in your own words and in sentences, all parts of the question must be answered in full. Each response should be between 100 – 200 words depending on the complexity of the question.
Further details of the above assessment tasks can be found in the Canvas Shell.
Submission deadlines
- Task 1 and 3 - submitted by midnight Friday June 4 2021
- Task 2 - submitted by midnight Friday June 18 2021
It is a requirement of the Dip Training Design and Development(TAE50216) program that all assessment work be submitted electronically in Canvas. You are asked to submit any workplace projects as a single Word or PDF file; multiple project files will not be accepted.
RMIT Electronic Submission of work for assessment:
In submitting your assessment electronically, you declare that in submitting all work for each assessment you have read, understood and agree to the content and expectations of the assessment declaration. (URL: http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/declaration )
Assessment Matrix
A detailed assessment matrix is available in the Canvas LMS
Other Information
Adherence with RMIT’s commitment to sustainability, trainers will seek to incorporate environmental concerns in the facilitation of this course.
These include, but are not limited to:
• Conserving natural resources
• Using recycled materials wherever possible
• Minimising pollution
• Applying energy savings measures
• Reducing waste
Students are encouraged to identify and follow environmental and resource efficient ways of working whilst studying this course.
Attendance/Participation
Your course involves participating in all online activities as directed by your facilitator. It is strongly advised that you do participate 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; see Academic progress
You will be asked to participate in discussions with relevant teachers and your Program Coordinator. Such discussions may be conducted in a number of ways eg face-to-face, via telephone, using Skype or Google Hangout, etc. They are an important way of giving you feedback and supporting you 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
Special Consideration is an assessment adjustment for unexpected circumstances that are outside your control, which:
• have a significant adverse impact on your performance in assessment or
• prevent you from attempting or submitting the assessment. Special Consideration
Appeals
RMIT appeals process is available on the Appeals webpage www.rmit.edu.au/students/appeals
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the Academic Integrity and Plagiarism policy
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