Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Anne McMaugh
Contact via anne.mcmaugh@mq.edu.au
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Credit points |
Credit points
3
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
(39cp including EDUC262) or admission to BEd(Sec)
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
This unit builds on knowledge developed in EDUC262 and explores the relationship between social development and education. There is a particular focus on peer relationships, social competence, and learning outcomes, including the importance of the teacher-student relationship, school engagement, and classroom motivation. This unit equips students with specific strategies for managing bullying and fostering the mental health and well-being of young people in school and classroom contexts. This unit is suitable for both primary and secondary education students with a focus on social development across childhood and adolescence.
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Name | Weighting | Due |
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Check Your Understanding | 0% | Week 4 |
Research report | 40% | 15th April 5pm |
Seminar Discussion and Blog | 20% | Day of allocated seminar |
Exam | 40% | University exam period |
Due: Week 4
Weighting: 0%
A voluntary online quiz designed as an early formative assessment and feedback opportunity.
Due: 15th April 5pm
Weighting: 40%
A research report addressing a social developmental issue
Due: Day of allocated seminar
Weighting: 20%
Leading a seminar discussion and writing a critical reflection blog
Peer assessed 5%
Blog assessed 15%
Due: University exam period
Weighting: 40%
An examination of unit content
Delivery
Weekly lecture is delivered face to face and available as a recording in iLearn
Weekly seminar classes are compulsory for internal students who must attend their registered class.
External students have two compulsory days of on-campus schools.
Please check the University Timetable for all class schedules including On-Campus school dates.
Required Text: EDUC363 readings are available electronically in the University Library. Search tips are provided on the iLearn site. You will need to download PDF copies of readings to provide regular access for class discussions.
Recommended Text: McGrath, H. & Noble, T. (Eds.) (2006). Bullying Solutions: Evidence-based approaches to bullying in Australian schools. Frenchs Forest, NSW: Pearson Education.
This text is a useful resource for teachers and we will use one to two chapters from this text to support tutorial discussions.
Required Technologies: This unit requires students to use several ICT and software skills.
Changes to Unit from Previous Offerings
This Unit is the second offering of an 11 week curriculum. In comparison to previous offerings new assignments and examination have been prepared. Several new weekly readings have been included.
Lectures: 1 lecture per week. Please review timetabled offering in the University Timetable.
Tutorials/Seminars: 2 hour seminar per week, please attend your registered tutorial as timetabled.
On Campus days: There are two on-campus days for external mode students as advertised in the University Timetable. These days are compulsory.
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.
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/student_conduct/
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.
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to improve your marks and take control of your study.
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au
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.
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