Students

SPED822 – Effective Instruction

2016 – S2 External

General Information

Download as PDF
Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff Lecturer
Kathleen Tait
kathleen.tait@mq.edu.au
Contact via (02) 9850-6714
X5A Room 209
By appointment
Alison Madelaine
alison.madelaine@mq.edu.au
Credit points Credit points
4
Prerequisites Prerequisites
Admission to GradCertLearnDiffSuppTeach or GradDipSpecEd or GradCertBehSuppTeach or MSpecEd
Corequisites Corequisites
Co-badged status Co-badged status
Unit description Unit description
This unit focuses on a range of empirically verified generic instructional methods and approaches that have broad application and may be seen to provide the foundation for contemporary special education,

Important Academic Dates

Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  • Students will critically evaluate the strengths and weaknesses in current strategies, theories, and approaches to the education of students with special education needs.
  • Students will utilize their professional knowledge and capacity for problem solving to select, design, implement, monitor and evaluate assessment and instructional strategies to meet the needs of particular students.
  • Students will creatively design or adjust curriculum, based on a deep understanding of research-based practice in special education, a careful analysis of individual student need and collaboration with professionals and parents.
  • Students will apply the principles of explicit instruction and strategy instruction.
  • Students will demonstrate competency in the application of the principles of explicit and strategy instruction during professional experience.
  • Demonstrate competency in special education practice during professional experience.

General Assessment Information

Rationale for Mode of Assessment

Assignments are designed to enable you to reflect more deeply on a particular problem or scenario and to write a considered response.

Problem Solving Exercises are designed to assess understanding, problem solving and application of concepts, principles and strategies covered in the unit.  The Problem Solving Exercise may address skills such as assessment, writing objectives and selecting and justifying intervention and assessment strategies.

Practicum – There is a five-day practicum placement linked to this unit. Competency based practicum assessment ensures students can apply in the classroom, the principles and strategies taught in the unit.

Grading Procedures

Results for assessments will be reported as grades (i.e., HD, D, Cr, P, F).  Where grades are used to report results for assessment components with significant weighting, convenors may also optionally add the suffixes of + (plus) or - (minus) to the generic descriptor in order to provide additional detail. 

For example: 

Pass+

Pass

Pass-

In this case, a "Pass +" would indicate a performance in the upper end of the pass range, a grade of "Pass"  would indicate a mid range pass and a "Pass -"  would indicate performance at the lower end of the pass range.  This principle is applied to all grade descriptions (i.e., HD, D, Cr, P, F)

Raw scores for all assessments will be moderated according to the University guidelines so that work judged to be of a given standard is awarded a moderated score within the following distribution: High Distinction 85-100; Distinction 75-84; Credit 65-74; Pass 50-64; Fail 0-49.  For example, if it is judged that the HD standard for a particular assessment is met by work scoring 90-100, raw scores will be adjusted so that students received moderated scores between 85-100.  This moderation takes into account both the stated performance standards for the assessment component and the degree of difficulty of the specific task.

Assessment Weighting

All assessment tasks must be attempted for students to be eligible for an overall passing grade in the unit.  Students who do not attempt all assessment tasks will receive a maximum unit mark of 40 and an overall grade of Fail (F) for the unit.

Students are required to gain an overall pass on the unit, but do not have to pass all assessment components.  If you perform poorly on one component, you may compensate for this with a better performance in the other component.

Consistent with the University assessment policy, moderated scores will be used in the calculation of final grades.  The final unit score will be the weighted average of the moderated scores for the unit.  There are several components of the assessment in this unit. All components must be completed.

Marking Criteria and Performance Descriptors for Assignments

In general, markers will be looking for the following qualities in your assignments:

• Concise address of the critical points provided.

• Appropriate critical analysis and justification where needed.

• Integration of information from relevant content in the unit.

• Quality of critical analysis

• Evidence of generalization of the concepts and principles relevant to content in the unit to new examples

• Evidence of a deep understanding of the range of factors which affect student learning.

• Evidence of a deep understanding of the principles underpinning explicit instruction and related assessment, intervention and monitoring.

You are encouraged to evaluate your work against these criteria.

Performance Descriptors

High Distinction

There is pervasive address of critical points in all responses and a demonstration of deep

understanding of all key principles. There are appropriate and concise justifications, descriptions

or analyses integrating relevant information. There is no evidence of consequential gaps in

understanding of basic principles and a clear ability to generalize concepts and principles to the

most difficult examples.

Distinction

There is extensive address of the critical points in all responses and a demonstration of deep

understanding of all key principles. There are appropriate and concise justifications or analyses

integrating relevant information. There is no evidence of consequential gaps in understanding of

basic principles although students may have difficulty in applying some concepts and principles

to the most difficult examples.

Credit

There is strong address of the critical points in the vast majority of responses and a deep

understanding of the majority of key principles. There are appropriate and concise justifications,

descriptions or analyses integrating relevant information. There may be a small number of

consequential gaps in understanding of basic principles. Students may have difficulty in applying

some concepts and principles to a limited number of examples.

Pass

There is solid address of the critical points in the majority of responses and a demonstration of

deep understanding of most key principles. There are appropriate and concise justifications,

descriptions and analysis integrating relevant information. Students may have difficulty in

applying some concepts and principles to some examples.

Fail

There is poor address of the critical points in the majority of responses. There is little evidence of

deep understanding of principles. Justifications, descriptions and analyses would often be

incomplete and/ or unclear. Students demonstrate a poor understanding of the majority of

concepts and principles and are only able to apply these to a minority of examples.

Resubmission

Students are required to gain an overall pass on the unit, but do not have to pass all assessment components. If you perform poorly on one component, you may compensate for this with an improved performance in the other component(s). Resubmission of assignments is not permitted.

Disruption to studies and extensions for assignments

In extenuating circumstances, students may apply to the unit coordinator for an extension to the assignment due date . Reasons for the extension need to be documented through the disruption to study process through ask@mq.edu.au and supported (e.g., a Professional Authority Form in the case of illness) by documentation. Extension will only be granted in receipt of the completed form submitted through askMQ, plus documentation. Disruptions due to work commitments require a statutory declaration from a work supervisor (eg. School Principal) stating that the work commitment was not known at the time of enrolment.

University Disruption to Studies Policies and Procedures

See Policies and Procedures section of this unit guide for further details.

Appeals

Appeals against grades for individual assessment components.

If any student has concern about the marking of an assessment, they must:

1. Consult the member of staff who marked the work.

2. If there is no satisfactory resolution, an appeal should be made in writing to the unit convenor within one week of the marked assessment being returned or of results being made available. The student should explicitly state the basis of the appeal.

The unit convenor will review the marking and may, at their discretion, ask for a re-marking by a second marker. If re-marking by a second marker is judged appropriate, the final mark will normally be the average of the two marks awarded for the assessment task. Students should note that the revised mark for the task may be higher, the same, or lower than the original mark.

Please note that it is MUSEC policy to double mark all failing assessments. The decision of the unit convenor is final.

Appeals against final unit grades

See the Policies and Procedures section for details on appeals against unit grades.

Academic Honesty and Plagiarism

You must read the University's policies and procedures on Academic Honesty.

More information can be found in the Policies and Procedures section of this unit guide.

Standardised Transcript Marks

Your overall unit result will be assigned a standardised numerical grade (SNG) on your University transcript. High Distinction grades are assigned a mark between 85 and 100, Distinction grades between 75 and 84, Credit grades between 65 and 74, Pass grades between 50 and 64, Pass Conceded grades between 45 and 49 and Fail grades below 45. For further information, see the Grading Policy.

Fail Grades

Entry into units in the post graduate coursework program requires a clear pass (i.e., a final unit grade of at least "c" or "P") in all previously completed SPED units.  that is, you will not be granted automatic entry into units if you have failures in previously attempted SPED prefixed units.  If you have failing grades on your record (1) You may be allowed to continue at the discretion of the Director of MUSEC (or nominee) with a  special approval (waiver), or (2) You may be required to reattempt the relevant units until a clear pass is obtained.

Students with fail grades MUST seek academic advice before attempting to re-enrol.

Satisfactory Progress

Students are expected to maintain satisfactory progress in a course/program of study. Normally, students will be asked to show cause why their candidature should not be terminated if they fail any unit twice.  Further, students may be asked to show cause if they receive more than two failures in a course/program of study.

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Due
Problem Solving Exercise 60% 10th October, 2016
Assignment 40% 7th November, 2016
Practicum 0% Friday 25th November, 2016

Problem Solving Exercise

Due: 10th October, 2016
Weighting: 60%

Problem Solving Exercise

Problem Solving Exercises consist of a series of practical problems. The problems presented are typically scenario based and require the practical application of principles and knowledge addressed in the unit. The assessment may involve the presentation of video and/or text-based scenarios.

Many questions will be similar in format to the problem solving activities presented during topic seminars, and on the discussion forums for the unit. These will provide excellent preparation for Problem Solving Exercises. The Problem Solving Exercise for SPED822 will cover the first six topics.

A Problem Solving Exercise is an open book assessment of three hours duration. The Problem Solving Exercises will be completed in class (or with a supervisor for distance students). They may use both video segments and text-based scenarios or questions. You may bring any paper-based materials to the assessment including textbooks and your own notes. PLEASE NOTE THAT SHARING OF MATERIALS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED IN PROBLEM SOLVING EXERCISES UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. You may not use  electronic devices such as computers, iPads or other tablets, or phones.

Problem Solving Exercises are designed to assess your competency with the material covered in the unit and, consequently, a high pass mark is typically set.

The specific instructions for each Problem Solving Exercise will be on the first page of the question paper. You may only write on the question paper provided. Any breaches of the instructions (for example, using your own paper to make notes about questions, taking any notes out of the room where the Problem Solving is held) may result in zero marks being awarded for that exercise, or zero marks being awarded for some questions.

NOTE: You must bring your student ID or Campus Card with you to the Problem Solving Exercise and display it on your desk.

Information about Campus Cards is at

http://students.mq.edu.au/services_and_facilities/services_facilities_a-z/campus_card/

When are Problem Solving Exercises held?

Compulsory Problem Solving Exercises will be held at MUSEC (Building X5A) to supervise students  who live in the Sydney Metropolitan area.

For students completing the exercises on-campus, the Problem Solving Exercise is to be held on: Monday 10th October, 2016.

There will be two sessions each day, one at 10.00 am and one at 5.00pm.

Students are required to indicate which session they will attend on the iLearn site.  The choice activity will be open for 48 hours following a notice in the general discussion.  Students must respond in this time frame or they will be allocated a session.

Problem Solving Exercises need to be completed by distance students with a supervisor as follows:

Between Monday 10th October  and Sunday 16th October, 2016.

If a Problem Solving Exercise is completed outside these dates without a serious reason and without the approval of your unit convenor and Dr Alison Madelaine, you may be awarded an F grade.

Where are they held?

Compulsory Problem Solving Exercises will be held at MUSEC (Building X5A) to supervise internal students and external students who live in the Sydney metropolitan area. The Sydney metropolitan area is considered to be the area bounded by Engadine in the south, Campbelltown in the southwest, Penrith in the west, North Richmond in the northwest and Brooklyn in the North. Final decisions about boundaries are at the discretion of the External Student Supervision Coordinator (Dr Alison Madelaine). Under all but exceptional circumstances (e.g., documented medical problems) it is expected that students residing in the Sydney metropolitan area will attend the on-campus assessment session.

Distance students living outside the Sydney metropolitan area will need to make arrangements for an appropriate, approved supervisor before the end of the second week of the semester (FRIDAY 12TH AUGUST 2016). 

Students who normally live within the Sydney area, but who will be out of Sydney at the time of a Problem Solving Exercise MAY NOT ARRANGE external supervision. Requests for supervisor changes may be considered for students permanently changing location but WILL NOT be considered for students traveling during the semester.  Students are required to be available for the entirety of the official examination period.

What are the special arrangements for distance students?

Off-campus completion of Problem Solving Exercises is available as an additional support to students who enrol in external mode and reside outside the Sydney metropolitan area. The Sydney metropolitan area is considered to be the area bounded by Engadine in the south, Campbelltown in the southwest, Penrith in the west, North Richmond in the northwest and Brooklyn in the North. Final decisions about boundaries are at the discretion of the External Student Supervision Coordinator (Dr Alison Madelaine). You need to nominate a supervisor to receive the materials and supervise Problem Solving Exercises and feedback sessions. Under normal circumstances, supervisors would have a working relationship with you but must not be personally related to you or in a subordinate role. Appropriate supervisors could include a head/executive teacher, school principal or school counsellor. Friends or acquaintances will not be accepted as supervisors. It is your responsibility to locate an appropriate supervisor who is acceptable to the External Student Supervision Coordinator (Dr Alison Madelaine). The acceptance of nominated supervisors is entirely at the discretion of the External Student Supervision Coordinator. Under normal circumstances, materials will only be sent to the supervisor at a work postal address. If you wish to discuss the suitability of a potential supervisor, please contact Dr Madelaine by phone on (02) 9850 9699 or email (alison.madelaine@mq.edu.au).

You need to nominate a supervisor to receive the materials and supervise the Problem Solving Exercise and feedback session. You must also complete a Statutory Declaration from stating that you will not have any unsupervised acess to the Problem Solving exercises for feedback materials. Under normal circumstances, supervisors would have a working relationship with you but must not be personally related to you or in a subordinate role.  Appropriate supervisors could include a head/executive teacher, school principal or school counsellor.  Friends or acquaintances will not be accepted as supervisors.  It is your responsibility to locate an appropriate supervisor who is acceptable to the External Student Supervision Co-ordinator (Dr. Alison Madelaine).  The acceptance of nominated supervisors is entirely at the discretion of the External Student Supervision Co-ordinator.  Under normal circumstances, materials will only be sent to the supervisor at a work postal address.  If you wish to discuss the suitability of a potential supervisor, please contact Dr. Madelaine by phone on (02) 9850-9699 or email (alision.madeline@mq.edu.au).

You must also complete a Statutory Declaration stating that you will not have any unsupervised access to the Problem Solving Exercise or Feedback Materials.

A SUPERVISOR NOMINATION FORM IS PROVIDED FOR DOWNLOAD IN THE ILEARN SITE FOR EACH UNIT.

A STATUTORY DECLARATION FORM IS PROVIDED FOR DOWNLOAD IN THE ILEARN SITE FOR EACH UNIT.

Completing the Statutory Declaration

You must complete ONE Statutory Declaration to cover all units you are attempting.  It is your responsibility to ensure that you read and understand the requirements of the Statutory Declaration, each semester.  It is your responsibility to ensure that you read and understand the requirements of the Statutory Declaration, and that you supply all required information.  Your Statutory Declaration must be witnessed and signed by a suitable person (see list on the bottom of the form).  For most students, the preferred witness would be your School Principal.  The form must be returned with your supervisor nomination form(s) to Dr. Alison Madelaine.

If there is a violation of the Statutory Declaration, you must contact Dr. Alison Madeline and the unit convenor as a matter of urgency.

The supervisor nomination form and the Statutory Declaration must be returned to MUSEC by the end of the SECOND WEEK of the semester. (FRIDAY, 12th AUGUST, 2016) .  Nomination forms will not be accepted after this date and you will have to complete Problem Solving Exercises on-campus or withdraw from the unit.

THIS DEADLINE IS ABSOLUTELY NOT NEGOTIABLE. 

That is, if you fail to submit a supervisor nomination by the deadline, you MUST attend the specified on campus session or withdraw from the unit.

You will receive an emailed acknowledgement of your supervisor nomination through Dialogue. If you do not receive an acknowledgement, your nomination has not been received and you must contact the External Student Supervision Coordinator urgently.

 ***Please note that you need to provide a separate supervisor nomination form for EACH unit you are enrolled in. You should receive an acknowledgement for EACH unit you are enrolled in. You need only return one Statutory Declaration, but indicate which units you are completing.  Supervisors should be aware that they would be required to supervise you for 3 hours for the SPED822 Problem Solving Exercise. They will also need to supervise you for the feedback session lasting up to 1 hour.

 Further, they will be required to certify that appropriate conditions have been in place. Supervisors may do other work while you are completing the assessment/feedback sessions but they must remain with you. Acting as a supervisor is voluntary but supervisors do receive a formal letter of appreciation.

The Problem Solving Exercise will be posted to your supervisor approximately one week before the due date and you will have a one-week window in which they must be completed and returned. It is critical that the assessments are completed in the date range specified.

It is essential that a correct WORK address is provided for your supervisor, and that other information on the Supervisor Nomination Form is accurate.

The provision of a non-work address (for example, your supervisor's home address) for your supervisor's workplace, or the provision of other misleading information, may be treated as academic misconduct.

Please ask your supervisor to carefully check the dates before signing the nomination form to ensure they will be available.

Please note that you will need access to a computer or DVD player in order to complete the Problem Solving Exercise and/or feedback session.

Before the Problem Solving Exercise and Feedback Session you will be sent, through Dialogue on the iLearn website, a copy of the letter, instructions and certification form to be send to your supervisor. You must respond to this message within 48 hours to indicate that you have read and understood the conditions of the Problem Solving Exercise or Feedback Session and to confirm that the supervisor’s name and mailing address are correct. Problem Solving and Feedback packages will not be mailed out until this confirmation is received.

If you provide a late response, and your assessment package is sent out late, NO ADDITIONAL TIME WILL BE ALLOWED FOR COMPLETION. 

What happens if my Problem Solving Exercise does not arrive?

We recommend that you check with your supervisor before the day you plan to complete the Problem Solving Exercise that he/she has received the package from MUSEC. If your supervisor has not received the package, we recommend double-checking the internal mail handling within your school or organization before contacting MUSEC. If the materials cannot be found after a search, contact MUSEC Reception at MUSEC (phone (02) 9850 8708 or email musec.reception@mq.edu.au.

What if I need to change my supervision arrangements?

If your circumstances change and you no longer need to complete a Problem Solving Exercise externally, or if you are able to travel to MUSEC for a feedback session or if there are any other changes to your supervision arrangements, you must notify the convenors of each unit you are completing AND the External Student Supervisor Co-ordinator.

If you complete a Problem Solving Exercise or a Feedback Session with a person who is not an approved supervisor, you may be awarded a Fail grade.

How do I get feedback if I attended the on-campus session?

Two feedback sessions are held after Problem Solving Exercise. The dates for these are nominated at the beginning of the semester and students should ensure that they are available for at least one of these sessions.  Students who attend campus to complete the Problem Solving Exercises are normally expected to attend one of these sessions for feedback. The answers to Problem Solving Exercises will be presented. Lecturers will overview the general principles, marking key, sample answers and discuss common problems or misconceptions. Students will be able to view their marked Problem Solving Exercises during the feedback sessions, but notes may not be made. Problem Solving Exercises will be returned for this session but they may not be retained. Results will be available on the ilearn site in GRADES.

If you have concerns about Problem Solving Exercise, please make an individual appointment after the feedback session. Individual appointments will not be made to give individual feedback unless students have attended a scheduled session or can provide evidence of unavoidable disruption to study, such as a Professional Authority Form.

How do I get feedback if I completed the Problem Solving Exercise with an external supervisor?

Feedback seminars will be audio or video-recorded and sent to external students on DVD, along with the marked Problem Solving Exercise.  Materials for the feedback session will be posted to your supervisor approximately 2 weeks after receipt of the exercise. Please note that your final results will not be released until all feedback materials have been returned to the University. Please note if you plan to attend a feedback session at MUSEC, you should inform the unit convenor that you do not require the feedback materials. It is critical for students and supervisors to understand that students may only have access to materials in the presence of their supervisor. This means that the supervisor must post these items back to MUSEC.  If a student has any unsupervised access to either the Problem Solving Exercises or feedback materials (including posting them to MUSEC), they will automatically be failed on the Problem Solving Exercise, resulting in a failure on the unit. If a student decides to withdraw from the unit, materials must still be returned directly to MUSEC.

How do I get feedback if I am an out-of-Sydney student and choose to travel to MUSEC for the Problem Solving Exercises?

If you are a distance student, and choose to travel to MUSEC for the Problem Solving Exercise, but do not want to travel to the feedback seminar, you will need to have a supervisor for the feedback session. This should be arranged by the end of the second week of semester. If there are any changes to this arrangement, you should notify your unit convenor.

Is there anything else I should know about Problem Solving Exercises?

Students sometimes think that they do not need to be thoroughly familiar with the material in the unit as the exercises are open book. This is most definitely not the case. You need to be sufficiently familiar with the material to know where to look for material that will enable you to solve a given problem. Also, while you will have time in the Problem Solving Exercise to check a detail or look at an example, you will NOT have time to read chapters or review topics that have not been adequately covered in the first instance.

What if I am unable to complete a Problem Solving Exercise?

If you are unable to attend a Problem Solving Exercise, you should submit a disruption to studies form through ask@mq.edu.au.  It is advisable to contact your unit convenor prior to submitting the request.  Reasons for the extension need to be documented through the disruption to study process accessible through ask@mq.edu.au and supported with documentation (e.g., a professional Authority Form).  Extension will only be granted in receipt of the completed form submitted through askMQ, plus documentation. You must read further information about special consideration is in the General Assessment Information section. You are advised that it is Macquarie University policy not to set early examinations for individuals or groups of students. All students are expected to ensure that they are available until the end of the teaching semester, that is the final day of the official examination period.

How do I get the results of Problem Solving Exercises?

Marked Problem Solving Exercises will be available for reviewing at the Feedback Seminar.  Grades for the Problem Solving Exercises will be posted on the unit website, in GRADES under the TOOLS tab. Please note that it is Centre policy that results will not be given over the phone or by email.  Please visit the unit website for information.

 

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Students will critically evaluate the strengths and weaknesses in current strategies, theories, and approaches to the education of students with special education needs.
  • Students will utilize their professional knowledge and capacity for problem solving to select, design, implement, monitor and evaluate assessment and instructional strategies to meet the needs of particular students.
  • Students will creatively design or adjust curriculum, based on a deep understanding of research-based practice in special education, a careful analysis of individual student need and collaboration with professionals and parents.
  • Students will apply the principles of explicit instruction and strategy instruction.
  • Students will demonstrate competency in the application of the principles of explicit and strategy instruction during professional experience.

Assignment

Due: 7th November, 2016
Weighting: 40%

Assignment Description

The assignment will focus on evidence based teaching strategies. The form of the assignment may vary each semester. It may take the form of a scenario and related short answer questions, or a case study or a literature based critical analysis of a set question.  The assignment will be available on the unit Website on Monday 26th September, 2016.

What is required for the assignment?

In general good presentation, correct grammar, spelling and appropriate word choice will be expected. Express your ideas concisely and clearly, and observe any stated word limits. Please use single spacing. As the assignment will be submitted via TURN-IT-IN, students will not be required to submit a Cover Sheet with this piece of assessment.  The assignment should be completed individually. It should be your own work, based on your personal study and research.

How do I submit my assignment?

You will submit your assignment through the iLearn website. Detailed instructions will be provided on the website.

You should follow the detailed instructions carefully. Marks (up to 5% of the total mark) may be deducted, for example, for failing to write your name on the assignment.

KEEP A COPY OF YOUR ASSIGNMENT.

Can I submit a late assignment?

Assignments received after the due date will be accepted provided they are received no later than 10 calendar days late.  Note that this is a period of grace, not a new deadline, and extension requests for events after the original due date will not be considered. No assignment will be accepted after 10 days, except when an extension has been applied for before the due date and granted.  After the due date (unless an extension has been granted)) a late penalty will be applied, leading to a reduction in the awarded mark.  The late penalty is 5% of the total mark for each calendar day that the assignment is outstanding beyond the due date.  These penalties are imposed in fairness to students who submit assignments on time.

What if my hard disc crashed, my pet Hippopotamus ate my computer, etc?

Computer problems will not be accepted as reasons for extensions.  You are responsible for making sure that your work is adequately backed up.  Make sure that your work is regularly backed up on a USB drive or to a cloud-based backup and do not leave your submission to the last minute.  Always keep your hippopotamus and your computer in separate rooms.

What if I accidentally submit a blank assignment, the Wrong Document, etc?

We can only mark what you submit.  Make sure that you re-download your assignment from the location that it was submitted and verify the correct document has been submitted.  No consideration will be offered if you submit the incorrect document. 

How do I know if my assignment submission was successful?

Staff will NOT respond to requests to confirm that assignments have been correctly submitted. You will receive an emailed receipt on successful submission of your assignment in your student e-mail account.  Make sure that this has been received and retain this receipt.  No claims will be considered regarding missing assignments without this receipt.  You can also re-download your assignment to double-check it was submitted (see above).  Always keep a copy of your assignment.

How do I get an extension?

In extenuating circumstances, students may apply to the unit coordinator for an extension to the assignment due date.  Reasons for the extension need to be documented through the disruption to studies process accessible through ask.mq.edu and supported with documentation (e.g., A Professional Authority Form).

NOTE:  You should read the additional information about the conditions for disruption to studies in the "General Assessment Information" section of this unit guide.

Note that:

• It is advisable that students contact the individual supervisor via Dialogue prior to submitting their request through ask@mq.edu.au

Extensions will only be granted in receipt of the completed form submitted through askMQU, plus documentation.

Emails are not appropriate means of extension requests.

• It is essential that you plan ahead and organize your study time effectively. Poor time management is not grounds for an extension.

• Extensions are usually not granted on the due date.

What if I exceed the word limits?

Components of answers beyond the stated word limit will not be marked.

That is, answers will only be marked up to the stated word length.

How will I get feedback on my assignment?

Individual feedback will provided through the iLearn site. Assignment results will be available in GRADES.

Can I resubmit an unsatisfactory assignment?

The resubmission of unsatisfactory assignments is not permitted.
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Students will critically evaluate the strengths and weaknesses in current strategies, theories, and approaches to the education of students with special education needs.
  • Students will utilize their professional knowledge and capacity for problem solving to select, design, implement, monitor and evaluate assessment and instructional strategies to meet the needs of particular students.
  • Students will creatively design or adjust curriculum, based on a deep understanding of research-based practice in special education, a careful analysis of individual student need and collaboration with professionals and parents.
  • Students will apply the principles of explicit instruction and strategy instruction.
  • Students will demonstrate competency in the application of the principles of explicit and strategy instruction during professional experience.

Practicum

Due: Friday 25th November, 2016
Weighting: 0%

Completion of practicum is part of the assessment for this unit.

The purpose of supervised Practicum is to allow for systematic and first-hand observation of a student teacher’s teaching competencies. Students are expected to teach and manage a class/small group from day 3 onward. Supervising teachers will make one formal observation each day using the protocol provided in the Practicum Handbook to evaluate your competencies in lesson planning and presentation, monitoring learning, providing feedback, delivering reinforcement and managing the class or group. Students are responsible for forwarding all the required documentation to MUSEC.

What happens if my practicum is unsatisfactory?

Students who are found to be unsatisfactory during their placement, may be offered the opportunity of additional time or an additional placement in order to reach a satisfactory standard.

Where can I find out more about practicum?

Students should refer to the Practicum Handbook for details of practicum.  The booklet is available on the web page at the Practicum Handbook link at the top of the web page.

E-mail queries about practicum should be sent to Prac Supervisor e-mail at  musec.pracspervisor@mq.edu.au

We strongly recommend that you think about your practicum arrangements early in the semester as you may need to organize leave from your work place to accommodate the practicum requirements.

When do I complete practicum?

Completion of practicum is part of the assessment for this unit.

Practicum must be completed before the end of this semester (that is, before 25th November, 2016).

If you have not completed before the end of semester (i.e., before 25th November, 2016), you must apply for an extension, with the reasons documented through the disruption to studies process at askMQ.  You should read the additional information on disruption to studies in the General Assessment.

What happens if I do not complete all of the requirements for practicum?

If you have not completed practicum and have not requested an extension, you will receive a FAIL (F) grade for the unit.

If you have an extension, or if you completed practicum and your practicum reports have not been received by MUSEC, you will receive an INCOMPLETE (I) grade.  Your final grade will be released when all practicum requirements have been met.

 

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Students will critically evaluate the strengths and weaknesses in current strategies, theories, and approaches to the education of students with special education needs.
  • Students will utilize their professional knowledge and capacity for problem solving to select, design, implement, monitor and evaluate assessment and instructional strategies to meet the needs of particular students.
  • Students will creatively design or adjust curriculum, based on a deep understanding of research-based practice in special education, a careful analysis of individual student need and collaboration with professionals and parents.
  • Students will apply the principles of explicit instruction and strategy instruction.
  • Students will demonstrate competency in the application of the principles of explicit and strategy instruction during professional experience.
  • Demonstrate competency in special education practice during professional experience.

Delivery and Resources

General Organisation of the Unit

This unit is organized in a flexible delivery format.  A combination of seminars (for on campus students), readings, and Internet delivery may be employed.  In addition, support is available via telephone, Skype, the unit web site (including discussion forums and Dialogue for private communication) and on-site consultation. Most materials will be available on line this semester.  Optional drop-in sessions will be offered weekly for internal students to discuss content. The only compulsory attendance will be for the Problem Solving Exercise. It is very important to note that some components of the unit will be conducted on the web site. This means that internet access is essential to the completion of the unit. Delivery is designed such that students may seek as much or as little assistance as required in completing the unit. In flexible delivery units, it is critical that students are organised and disciplined. It is suggested that you allocate a total of 8-12 hours per week to study for this unit. If you get significantly behind in your topic coverage, it may be impossible to catch up. Please start your study as soon as possible.

Unit delivery: Teaching and Learning Activities

Readings are designed to prepare students for the seminars as well as broaden their understanding of topics. All optional seminars (apart from feedback seminars) are audio and/or video-recorded and made available on ECHO360 (previously iLecture). Students who attend on campus should be aware that they may be recorded during the seminar. Students may participate in Discussion Forums on the ilearn site, complete the Review Quizzes for each topic on the web site, complete the assigned readings and activities in the Study Guides and seminars, and complete any additional exercises for each topic.Students who attend on-campus seminars will participate in individual and small group activities and discussion. Note that there are no on-campus seminars scheduled for SPED822 for semester 2, 2016.

There is a practicum component associated with this subject, please refer to the Practicum Handbook which is available on the unit website.

Changes Made Since the Last Offering of the Unit.

The on line participation requirement has been removed from the unit assessment.  New readings have been added.

Response to Student Feedback

Student feedback to our units is generally very positive, and we retain practices that students appreciate.  We regularly make changes to units as a result of feedback.

Optional Seminars

These are typically used for delivery of new content or review.  See "topics" table for further details.

Any student may choose to attend an optional seminar.

Feedback Seminars

At these seminars students may view their marked Problem Solving Exercises and the lecturer will discuss each question and respond to questions. Student who attend these sessions may make an appointment for further individual feedback if they wish. Feedback seminars will be offered more than once for each Problem Solving Exercise. Students should be aware that if they choose not to attend these seminars, individual appointments will not be made unless there is a serious reason for non-attendance (such as a documented illness). The seminars will be recorded for distance students outside the Sydney area who have an approved supervisor (see ASSESSMENT) to view under supervision.

Compulsory Seminars - Problem Solving Exercise

External students living in the Sydney metropolitan area and all internal students must attend in-class assessment seminars. There is no compulsory on campus attendance for students completing the unit externally outside the Sydney metropolitan area. The Sydney metropolitan area is normally considered to be the area bounded by Engadine in the south, Campbelltown in the southwest, Penrith in the west, North Richmond in the northwest and Brooklyn in the north. Final decisions about boundaries are at the discretion of the External Student Supervision Coordinator (Dr Alison Madelaine).

Drop-in Sessions

One hour drop in sessions may be offered during the semester.  These sessions provide students with additional opportunities to ask questions or discuss issues of concern.  Please note, these sessions will ONLY function to address student questions - there is no point attending unless you have a question to ask or issues to discuss.  If there are no students attending in the first 15 minutes of a drop-in session, it will be cancelled.

Review Quizzes

Generally, there will be a Review Quiz for topics in the unit, available on the unit website. These quizzes enable you to monitor your own learning. The review quizzes will remain open throughout the semester.

What are Review Quizzes?

Review quizzes are online assessments in multiple-choice format. There is one quiz for each topic in the unit. We strongly suggest you complete the Review Quiz for each topic as a means of monitoring your own learning.

How do I do Review Quizzes?

The quizzes may be taken by logging into the unit web site and scrolling down to the link to the quiz within each topic section.

I'm concerned about doing an online quiz. What should I do?

A "dummy quiz" has been set up to give you some practice and allow you to get used to the quiz module. you may attempt the dummy quiz as many times as you like. It is strongly recommended that every student attempt the dummy quiz each semester. The dummy quiz is in the first section of the website under the heading "THINGS YOU SHOULD DO" and "Attempt the Dummy Quiz". Click on the link to open the quiz.

How do I know my attempt at a review quiz has been successful?

You will  receive confirmation that your quiz has been submitted. Your mark will be available in "GRADES" under the TOOLS tab on the left hand side of the webpage. Once you have completed a quiz, you should be able to view your answers and the feedback. If you are concerned about your mark, contact the unit convenor to discuss your results.

How many times may I attempt a quiz?

You may attempt review quizzes as often as you like. Review quizzes are not part of the assessment, they allow you to monitor and review your own learning.

I can't access the quiz or it won't work correctly?

Such problems are ALMOST ALWAYS RELATED TO USING AN INCORRECT BROWSER. Firefox is the the recommended browser for iLearn. Contact IT help if you have problems.

Downloadable Documents

ALL study guides and resource materials must be downloaded from the website. Readings must be downloaded from the Multisearch website in the library, or from other sites as indicated in the study guides.

What is ECHO360?

Topics in this unit will involve a seminar recording via ECHO360 and will be accessed through links in the ECHO block. These presentations will typically consist of video or audio. They are accessed from the unit website. The presentation may include elucidation of the readings, additional information and practical exercises. Seminars should be viewed after you have completed the relevant reading for the topic.

Information about using ECHO360 is available at

http://www.mq.edu.au/iLearn/student_info/lecture_recordings.htm

and

http://www.mq.edu.au/iLearn/student_info/podcasts.htm

What do I need to do before I access ECHO360?

In order to use ECHO360 you wlll need QuickTime or other video player software (iTunes, VLC or Windows Media Player) and Flash for streaming playback or for downloading. You can download QuickTime through the iLearn site and you will be prompted to install Flash when you first access ECHO360, if it is not already installed on your computer.

What if I can't get ECHO360 working?

Don't panic. Contact the Student IT Helpdesk

Phone: (02) 9850 HELP (4357) (Option 1) or freecall 1800 67 4357

Email: help@mq.edu.au

Face to face: Building C5C Room 244, Macquarie University

Website: http://www.mq.edu.au/onehelp/

IT Onehelp ticket lodgement: https://help.mq.edu.au/cgi-bin/WebObjects/OneHelp.woa

Discussion Forums

Important information about the unit will be posted in Discussions in the “General” section. You should check it regularly – AT LEAST ONCE EVERY 48 HOURS

There will also be a Discussion Forum for each topic where students can optionally post questions or comments and discuss the issues raised during the unit.  Although unit convenors typically check the Discussion Forums daily (on weekdays), they will not respond to all posts, as discussion between students may be more appropriate.

Dialogue

Important information, particularly for students outside Sydney will be sent through Dialogue. You should check it regularly - AT LEAST ONCE EVERY 48 HOURS.  Preferably, unit related messages should be directed to unit staff using Dialogue on the website. Questions that you have that are relevant to others in the unit should be posted in Discussion Forums. If you send such questions using Dialogue, they may be posted anonymously and answered in Discussions.

DVD

Feedback on the Problem Solving Exercise for students outside the Sydney area and for international students will be presented on DVD.  You should check that you have access to a suitable DVD player or computer.

Enquiries regarding all dispatch and student postgraduate materials should be directed to: musec.reception@mq.edu.au

 

 

Unit Schedule

Classes

All Study Topic seminars have been prerecorded for SPED822. The only "live" seminar to be held on campus for SPED822 is Week 1 - Welcome to the Unit. If you attend this seminar you may be video or audio taped. This seminar will be uploaded to the ilearn site.  All seminar recordings and all of the study materials for SPED822 can be accessed via the ilearn site. Optional weekly drop in sessions will be held in Room 130 at MUSEC Building X5A on MONDAY afternoons. Please note that drop in sessions are not tutorials. Unless you have a specific question to ask the academic, there is no point in attending. If no one turns up after 15 minutes, the drop in session will be cancelled. Please note that there will be no drop in sessions held on either Monday 29th August nor on Monday 5th September, 2016. There will be no drop in session on the Public Holiday (Monday 3rd October).

There is one compulsory assessment seminar that MUST be attended by internal students and external students living in the Sydney metropolitan area. This the Problem Solving Exercise. The Feedback sessions are also optional. NOTE: Only afternoon sessions are available for Feedback Sessions. However, the compulsory assessment seminar will be available in both the morning and evening.

The following table gives an overview of topics covered in the unit and the suggested completion date.

TOPIC

RECOMMENDED COMPLETION DATE

Week Beginning Monday

CONTENT

FORMAT
1 1st August

Introduction, overview and Welcome Seminar

 

Optional on-campus seminar

and ECHO360.
2 8th August Introduction to the Art of Teaching

Optional on-campus Drop in

and ECHO360
3 15th August RTI - A Learning Teaching Model

Optional on-campus Drop in

and ECHO360
4 22nd August Setting Goals to Improve Achievement

Optional on-campus Drop in

ECHO360
5 29th August Teacher Directed Instruction

ECHO360
6 5th September Group Directed Instruction

ECHO360
7 12th September Peer Mediated Instruction

Optional on campus Drop in

ECHO360
  19th September to 2nd October Mid-semester Break  
8

Labor Day holiday

3rd October

 Student Directed Learning 1

No Drop in  - Public Holiday

ECHO360
9 10th October

PSE assessment

  
10 17th October Student Directed Learning 2

Optional on campus Drop in

ECHO360
11 24th October Individualized Instruction

Optional on campus Drop in

ECHO360
12 31st October Independent Instruction

Feedback Session

ECHO360
13 7th November

Explicit Teaching Vs Constructiivist Approaches

Assignment Due

Feedback Session (REPEAT)

 

 

 

Policies and Procedures

Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central. Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:

Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html

New Assessment Policy in effect from Session 2 2016 http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy_2016.html. For more information visit http://students.mq.edu.au/events/2016/07/19/new_assessment_policy_in_place_from_session_2/

Assessment Policy prior to Session 2 2016 http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy.html

Grading Policy prior to Session 2 2016 http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grading/policy.html

Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html

Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/complaint_management/procedure.html​

Disruption to Studies Policy http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html The Disruption to Studies Policy is effective from March 3 2014 and replaces the Special Consideration Policy.

In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.

Student Code of Conduct

Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/student_conduct/

Results

Results shown in iLearn, or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au.

This guide provides information relevant to the successful negotiation of the unit. Students should be familiar with the rules, policies and procedures outlined in the Macquarie University Handbook (available at http://handbook.mq.edu.au/2014/), the Macquarie University Calendar of Governance, Legislation and Rules (available at http://universitycouncil.mq.edu.au/legislation.html), and Macquarie University policies, procedures, guidelines and schedules (available at http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/).

Student Support

Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/

Learning Skills

Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to improve your marks and take control of your study.

Student Services and Support

Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.

The Disability Support provides support and assistance to students with a disability/health condition in aiming to ensure that they do not experience disadvantage in reaching their academic potential. Service provision is determined on a case-by-case basis following an assessment of a student's needs and the provision of supporting documentation. Service provision is also dependent on the availability of resources.

For information about registering with the Disability Service and to download the Campus Wellbeing Registration Form and Health professional form go:

http://students.mq.edu.au/campus_life/campus_wellbeing_support_services/disability_service/how_to_register/

You must register annually, irrespective of whether a disability/health condition is temporary, long-term or permanent.

Students wishing to request support services from the Disability Service should make an appointment to see a Disability Advisor IMMEDIATELY AFTER ENROLLING  at Macquarie University. If you are not registered with the Disability Service at the time of an assessment task, you may not be provided with any accommodations.

Phone: (02) 9850 7497             TTY (02) 9850 6493

Email: campuswellbeing@mq.edu.au

In person: Level 2, C8A (Lincoln Building).

It is strongly recommended that you contact convenors IMMEDIATELY AFTER ENROLLING (or as soon as possible for temporary disabilities) to discuss adaptations that may assist you in the successful negotiation of units with the Macquarie University Special Education Centre.

Typically, we require a minimum of three weeks notice to be able to ensure that accommodations for Problem Solving exercises or in-class assessments can be put in place. Please contact your unit convenors BEFORE the SECOND WEEK of semester ( BEFORE 18th August, 2016) to ensure your needs are met.

MUSEC DISABILITY LIAISON OFFICER: Associate Professor Mark Carter, MUSEC, Building X5A, room 104, Phone (02) 9850 7880  e-mail  mark.carter@mq.edu.au

 

Student Enquiries

For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au

IT Help

For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/. 

When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.

 

IT Help

Phone: (02) 9850 HELP (4357) (option 1) or Freecall: 1800 063 191

Email: help@mq.edu.au

Face to Face: Building C5C Room 244, Macquarie University

Website: http://mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/informatics/help/

IT Service Desk Request Form: https://help.mq.edu.au/cgi-bin/WebObjects/OneHelp.woa

Graduate Capabilities

PG - Capable of Professional and Personal Judgment and Initiative

Our postgraduates will demonstrate a high standard of discernment and common sense in their professional and personal judgment. They will have the ability to make informed choices and decisions that reflect both the nature of their professional work and their personal perspectives.

This graduate capability is supported by:

Learning outcomes

  • Students will critically evaluate the strengths and weaknesses in current strategies, theories, and approaches to the education of students with special education needs.
  • Students will utilize their professional knowledge and capacity for problem solving to select, design, implement, monitor and evaluate assessment and instructional strategies to meet the needs of particular students.
  • Students will creatively design or adjust curriculum, based on a deep understanding of research-based practice in special education, a careful analysis of individual student need and collaboration with professionals and parents.
  • Students will apply the principles of explicit instruction and strategy instruction.
  • Students will demonstrate competency in the application of the principles of explicit and strategy instruction during professional experience.
  • Demonstrate competency in special education practice during professional experience.

Assessment tasks

  • Assignment
  • Practicum

PG - Discipline Knowledge and Skills

Our postgraduates will be able to demonstrate a significantly enhanced depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content knowledge in their chosen fields.

This graduate capability is supported by:

Learning outcomes

  • Students will critically evaluate the strengths and weaknesses in current strategies, theories, and approaches to the education of students with special education needs.
  • Students will creatively design or adjust curriculum, based on a deep understanding of research-based practice in special education, a careful analysis of individual student need and collaboration with professionals and parents.
  • Students will apply the principles of explicit instruction and strategy instruction.
  • Demonstrate competency in special education practice during professional experience.

Assessment tasks

  • Problem Solving Exercise
  • Assignment
  • Practicum

PG - Critical, Analytical and Integrative Thinking

Our postgraduates will be capable of utilising and reflecting on prior knowledge and experience, of applying higher level critical thinking skills, and of integrating and synthesising learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments. A characteristic of this form of thinking is the generation of new, professionally oriented knowledge through personal or group-based critique of practice and theory.

This graduate capability is supported by:

Learning outcomes

  • Students will utilize their professional knowledge and capacity for problem solving to select, design, implement, monitor and evaluate assessment and instructional strategies to meet the needs of particular students.
  • Students will demonstrate competency in the application of the principles of explicit and strategy instruction during professional experience.

Assessment tasks

  • Problem Solving Exercise
  • Assignment
  • Practicum

PG - Research and Problem Solving Capability

Our postgraduates will be capable of systematic enquiry; able to use research skills to create new knowledge that can be applied to real world issues, or contribute to a field of study or practice to enhance society. They will be capable of creative questioning, problem finding and problem solving.

This graduate capability is supported by:

Learning outcomes

  • Students will critically evaluate the strengths and weaknesses in current strategies, theories, and approaches to the education of students with special education needs.
  • Students will utilize their professional knowledge and capacity for problem solving to select, design, implement, monitor and evaluate assessment and instructional strategies to meet the needs of particular students.
  • Students will creatively design or adjust curriculum, based on a deep understanding of research-based practice in special education, a careful analysis of individual student need and collaboration with professionals and parents.
  • Students will demonstrate competency in the application of the principles of explicit and strategy instruction during professional experience.

Assessment task

  • Problem Solving Exercise

PG - Effective Communication

Our postgraduates will be able to communicate effectively and convey their views to different social, cultural, and professional audiences. They will be able to use a variety of technologically supported media to communicate with empathy using a range of written, spoken or visual formats.

This graduate capability is supported by:

Learning outcomes

  • Students will critically evaluate the strengths and weaknesses in current strategies, theories, and approaches to the education of students with special education needs.
  • Students will utilize their professional knowledge and capacity for problem solving to select, design, implement, monitor and evaluate assessment and instructional strategies to meet the needs of particular students.
  • Students will creatively design or adjust curriculum, based on a deep understanding of research-based practice in special education, a careful analysis of individual student need and collaboration with professionals and parents.
  • Students will apply the principles of explicit instruction and strategy instruction.
  • Demonstrate competency in special education practice during professional experience.

Assessment tasks

  • Problem Solving Exercise
  • Assignment
  • Practicum

PG - Engaged and Responsible, Active and Ethical Citizens

Our postgraduates will be ethically aware and capable of confident transformative action in relation to their professional responsibilities and the wider community. They will have a sense of connectedness with others and country and have a sense of mutual obligation. They will be able to appreciate the impact of their professional roles for social justice and inclusion related to national and global issues

This graduate capability is supported by:

Learning outcomes

  • Students will apply the principles of explicit instruction and strategy instruction.
  • Students will demonstrate competency in the application of the principles of explicit and strategy instruction during professional experience.
  • Demonstrate competency in special education practice during professional experience.

Assessment tasks

  • Assignment
  • Practicum

Required Unit Materials and Readings

Text

Two texts have been recommended for purchase for this unit.

Archer, A. & Hughes, C. (2011). Explicit Instruction: Effective and Efficient Teaching. New York;The Guildford Press

Reid, R., Lienemann, T., & Hagaman,J. (2013). Strategy Instruction for Students with Learning Disabilities. (2nd Ed.), New York: Guildford Press.

The textbook may be obtained from the Co-Op Bookshop.

NB:  PSE assessments are open book style.  NO electronic equipment is allowed in assessment classrooms.  Thus, it is advised that students DO NOT purchase e-book versions of recommended text books.

Other Required Readings

Compulsory readings may be downloaded from the Multisearch section of the Library website.

Required readings should be completed prior to viewing the relevant Echo360 recording or seminar and in conjunction with the study guide.

 

 

Unit Web Page

Access

An iLearn website has been established to support this unit. The site will offer the option of discussion forums on specific topics and Dialogue (private communication) within the unit. Required study materials, review quizzes and assessment information are available on the website.

You should check the website (General Discussion Forum and your Dialogue) at least ONCE EVERY 48 HOURS. You will NOT receive any material in the mail.

ALL communication is through the website.

The website may be accessed at:

https://ilearn.mq.edu.au

Information about using iLearn is available at:

http://www.mq.edu.au/iLearn/student_info/

This page includes information and links (on the left hand side of the page) about topics such as: navigating iLearn, using discussion forums, getting started with iLearn.

How do I get a password?

Information on fIrst time log in and passwords is at

https://mypassword.mq.edu.au/index.php?screen=MQInitPW

You will need your Student OneID number, surname and date of birth.

What if I have password problems or need IT help?

If you have password problems or any other difficulties accessing the website, please contact:

Student IT Help

Phone: (02) 9850 HELP (4357) (option 1) or freecall 1800 67 4357

Email: help@mq.edu.au

Face-to-face: Building C5C, Room 244

Website: http://www.mq.edu.au/onehelp/

Onehelp TIcket Lodgement: https://help.mq.edu.au/cgi-bin/WebObjects/OneHelp.woa

PLEASE NOTE:

If you have contacted IT Help and still have difficulties obtaining your user name and password and are UNABLE to access unit websites at the end of the first week of semester, please contact Natalie Watson (natalie.watson@mq.edu.au) at MUSEC. Arrangements may be made to email you important study materials.

 

Where Do I Start

To get you started in this unit, tick off each action as you complete it.

ACTION COMPLETED
Carefully read this unit guide  
Carefully read this unit guide a second time.  
Organise purchase of the 2 x recommended textbooks.  
Go to the unit website (from Friday 29th July , 2016) and check Dialogue and Discussion Forums for messages.  
If you have problems accessing the site contact IT Help urgently.  
Go to the START HERE section of the website, read and follow the instructions.  
While you are on the website, check the Practicum arrangements associated with your unit and course and download the Practicum Handbook.  
Go to the Topic 1 section of the website and follow the instructions.