Course Title: Supervise students outside the classroom
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2014
Course Code: HWSS5636C
Course Title: Supervise students outside the classroom
School: 360T Education
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4326 - Certificate IV in 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: 40
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 competency requirements for education support workers to supervise students in school grounds, community setting, and other non classroom environments. It is intended to describe strategies for safe and supportive management of students in these environments.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCEDS415A Supervise students outside the classroom |
Element: |
1. Identify potential risks associated with an activity in cooperation with relevant personnel |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Assess the environment for physical hazards and impediments to active supervision of students |
Element: |
2. Use positive student management techniques |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Establish expectations for student behaviour in advance of the activity in accordance with the organisation's positive behaviour support plan |
Element: |
3. Maintain calm and confident demeanour |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Monitor and control personal stress levels |
Element: |
4. Review and reflect on the effectiveness of strategies and performance |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Evaluate the effectiveness of strategies with other members of the education team |
Learning Outcomes
This course applies to education support work with individual and groups of students in sporting, recreational and other activities outside the classroom environment. This course applies to work undertaken with appropriate guidance, support and supervision by a nominated teacher or other education professional. On successful completion of this course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate your competency in the above elements.
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
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
Supervising students in community settings, school grounds and other non classroom
environments
Valuing and responding appropriately to cultural difference
Diversity of activities, diversity of resources required
Appropriateness of activities considering student needs, eg. age, culture, special needs
Discussion, Q&A activities, Evidence Guide
Week 5-8
Knowledge of risk management policies and procedures of organisation
Identifying potential risks associated with an activity in cooperation with relevant personnel
Identifying potential hazards associated with an activity in cooperation with relevant personnel
Procedures and processes for reporting requirements for hazards/incidents
Discussion, Q&A activities,
Project 1 – Research,Q&A , Scenarios
Week 9-12
Procedures and processes for reporting requirements for hazards/incidents
Using effective communication, equipment and procedures for reporting
Issues related to reporting risks/hazards/incidents
Discussion, Q&A activities,
Week 13-16
Using positive student management techniques
Establishing expectations for behaviour
Responding appropriately to cultural difference in regards to behaviour
Modelling positive interactions
Discussion, Q&A activities
Scenarios/Q&A
Week 17-18
Reflecting on experiences supervising students outside the classroom
Discussion, Q&A activities
Progress interview – Evidence guide, Project 1, Evidence of practical experience supervising children outside the classroom; e.g Observation/Demonstration, Third party
Semester 2
Week 1-4
Verbal and non-verbal techniques acknowledging and influencing appropriate student
behaviour
Establishing expectations and limitations for student behaviour in accordance with the
organisation’s positive behaviour support plan
Supervising and monitoring students in order to respond appropriately to situations
Using timely interventions to avert escalation of incidents
Discussion, Q&A activities
Week 5-8
Dealing with stress
Maintaining and monitoring stressful situations
Monitoring own stress levels
Defusing techniques, following organisations behaviour processes
Discussion, Q&A activities
Project 2 – Research, Community/Cultural project
Week 9-12
Debriefing processes
Reviewing and reflecting on the effectiveness of strategies and performance
Evaluating effectiveness of strategies with relevant staff,
Reviewing and revising strategies, relevant professional development
Discussion, Q&A activities
Presentation (oral and/or written)
Week 13-16
Reviewing and reflecting on the effectiveness of strategies and performance
Reviewing the processes and procedures within organisations for evaluating and reviewing
effectiveness of strategies and performance,
Identifying relevant professional development support
Assessing and communicating professional development needs to the supervisor
Discussion, Q&A activities
Week 17-18
Reflecting on experiences supervising students outside the classroom
Discussion, Q&A activities
Assessment interview – review folio of final assessments e.g :
Evidence Guide, Project 1 and 2, Evidence of practical experience supervising children outside the classroom , e.g Observation/Demonstration, Third party, 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
• Work-based 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 charter (http://mams.rmit.edu.au/kh6a3ly2wi2h1.pdf) 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 which are described and referenced in a single document: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=ln1kd66y87rc
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 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. Assessments tasks may include other Units of competency from the program.
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).
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