Course Title: Design a learning plan

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2016

Course Code: GEDU5975

Course Title: Design a learning plan

School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences

Campus: City Campus

Program: C3305 - Certificate III in Science

Course Contact: Namrita Kaul

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4309

Course Contact Email: namrita.kaul@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Marjorie Furlan

marjorie.furlan@rmit.edu.au

 

Nominal Hours: 20

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

There are none

Course Description

The focus of the unit is to enable learners to explore pathway options and develop a learning plan to achieve learning goals.
Learners needs and expectations require a focus on individual learner objectives such as improved study skills and future education and career goals in science or science related fields

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	VU20928 Design a learning plan
Element:	1. Identify potential pathways in science
Performance Criteria:	1.1 A broad range of options is considered 1.2 Sources of information about options are identified 1.3 Information about possible options is accessed and noted 1.4 Options are evaluated in relation to own interests, skills and knowledge
Element:	2. Clarify learning goals
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Learning goals are identified and prioritized in relation to identified options 2.2 Current skills and knowledge are evaluated against goals 2.3 Learning styles are explored 2.4 Own personal learning context is discussed in relation to achieving identified goals 2.5 Program options to support the learner are discussed
Element:	3. Design an individual learning plan
Performance Criteria:	3.1 The purpose and features of an individual learning plan are determined 3.2 The individual learning plan is documented 3.2 The individual learning plan is monitored and revised as necessary

Learning Outcomes

Details of Learning Activities

Lectures

Discussions

In-class worksheets

Online studying

Teaching Schedule

 

Week	Date (Monday)	Class content
1	4 July	Orientation
2	11 July	Introduction Time Management Pathways defined-Coat of Arms
3	18 July	A guest speaker-Pathways/ VTAC requirements and applications Options and sources identified
4	25 July	Pathways Computer Session (tertiary institutions, pre-requisites, extra skills, timeframe) Individual Learning Plan
5	1 August	Learning styles
6	8 August	Goal setting
7	15 August	Time Management
8	22 August	Careers Workshop/ Pathways review Portfolio to date to be handed in
Mid Semester Break no class 29 August
9	5 September	Goal setting: self evaluation and consultation Procrastination; Analysing skills
10	12 September	Pathways/ Resumes/ Cover letters
11	19 September	Resumes/ Cover letters computer session
12	26 September	How to survive an interview/ progress of goals evaluated Portfolio to date to be handed in
13	3 October	Writing PI forms/SEAS applications Working on Portfolio
14	10 October	Progress and achievement of goals evaluated Working on Portfolio
15	17 October	Portfolio to be submitted
16	24 October	Feedback & Self Evaluation: Final Review Future Coat of Arms

 

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

Overview of Assessment

Assessment may include

• reports
• assignments
• presentations

Assessment Tasks

           

 

#	Assessment Task	Week Issued	Due Date	Assessment weighting % of final mark
Draft	Worksheets must be handed in for correction and comment as completed. The Individual Learning Plan to date is to be handed in 22 August and 26 September	1-14	11 July  - 3 October	Not Graded submitted for correction and comment. Portfolios submitted without having been reviewed will not be corrected.
1	Final Portfolio	1-14	17 October	Not Graded Competent (CA) Not Yet Competent (NYC)

 

Assessment Matrix

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other Information

 Assessment information:

This course is graded in accordance with competency-based assessment
CA Competency Achieved
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for assessment

 

• APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR SUBMISSION OF ASSESSABLE WORK- A student may apply for an extension of up to 7 days from the original due date. They must lodge the application form (available online http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension) at least 24 hours before the due date. The application is lodged with the School Admin Office on Level 6, Bdg 51, or emailed to the Coordinator (nancy.varughese@rmit.edu.au).
• Students requiring extensions longer than 7 days must apply for Special Consideration (see the ‘Help me’ link in blackboard, via myRMIT studies or http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration) For missed assessments such as exams - you (& your doctor if you are sick) must fill out a special consideration form. This form must be lodged online with supporting evidence (e.g. medical certificate), prior to, or within, 48 hours of the scheduled time of the assessment.
•  Late work that is submitted without an application for an extension will not be corrected
• If you miss an assessment task due to unavoidable circumstances, you need to follow the procedure of special consideration and apply within the allowed time frame.

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