Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit convenor
Michaela Baker
Contact via Email
W6A 340
By appointment
Unit adminsitrator
Sian Paine
Contact via Email
W6A 135
By appointment
Maria Amigo
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Credit points |
Credit points
3
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
(39cp at 100 level or above) and permission by special approval
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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 provides an opportunity for students to engage with the community through a variety of activities. Examples include individual and group activities with public-sector agencies, professional bodies, companies, industry partners and not-for-profit organisations. The unit promotes learning through participation with community partners as well as the development of graduate capabilities and professional skills. Students will be encouraged to apply theory from their degree to real-world situations. Student learning will be facilitated through orientation and induction activities, scaffolding for skill and knowledge development and debriefing; supported throughout by rigorous academic assessment. The unit will have particular emphasis on social inclusion and focus on Indigenous issues, cross-cultural development, social justice, poverty reduction, human rights and gender equity.
The unit is open for enrolment to students from all disciplines; however enrolment is contingent on an appropriate PACE activity being determined in advance, in consultation with Faculty PACE staff. Due to the nature of this unit it is important to contact the Arts PACE team four weeks prior to the commencement of Session 1 or Session 2. Students wishing to enrol in this unit should lodge an online enquiry via ask.mq.edu.au prior to submission of a waiver application to request further information.
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Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Assignments are to be submitted online, via iLearn. If you will be doing your activity in a remote location, or one without reliable Internet access, please discuss this with the convenor so that appropriate arrangements can be made. All students must keep a clean electronic copy of each assignment.
Late penalties
Extensions will be granted only in unforeseen or exceptional circumstances and only by the Unit Convenor. Written evidence of illness or misadventure will normally be the only grounds on which extensions will be given. Extensions are granted prior to the due date therefore, students are advised to alert the Unit Convenor (i.e. in person or by email) as soon as possible if there are circumstances that may prevent them from submitting on time. You must attach a copy of the email approval or medical certificate(s) to the submitted assignment in order to verify approval for extension. Late submissions will not be accepted once marked assignments have been returned.
Assignments submitted after the due date without an extension will be penalised one mark per day late.
Marking criteria and Feedback
An assessment rubric (available under “Assessment” in iLearn) has been designed to help students better understand what sort of content is being sought, and the basis upon which grades will be awarded.
Important note: The grading of assessments involving reflection in FOAR300 is focussed on the process rather than the individual outputs of students. This unit values the individual experiences and skills that you bring to it.
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Initial reflective task | 10% | No | Week 2 |
Essay | 30% | No | Week 9 |
Poster | 25% | No | Week 12 |
Documenting reflective praxis | 35% | No | Week 15 |
Due: Week 2
Weighting: 10%
500 word reflection.
Due: Week 9
Weighting: 30%
Maximum 3000 word essay.
Due: Week 12
Weighting: 25%
Conference poster and presentation.
Due: Week 15
Weighting: 35%
Final reflective task.
FOAR300 makes extensive use of iLearn. Access to the Internet and regular access to the unit’s iLearn page is essential. Workshops will be recorded using Echo360, so that external students can download them from iLearn. It is expected that internal students attend all workshops, unless a compelling reason (e.g. illness) prevents them from doing so. If you cannot attend a workshop, please contact the convenor.
Required readings:
Williams, B. (1973). A Critique of Utilitarianism. In J. J. C. Smart & Bernard Williams (eds.) Utilitarianism For and Against, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, pp. 75-150.
O'Neill, O. (2007). Kantian ethics. In R.E. Ashcroft, A. Dawson, H. Draper and J.R. McMillan (eds.) Principles of Health Care Ethics, Second Edition, New York: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, pp. 73-77.
Oakley, J. (2007). Virtue theory. In R.E. Ashcroft, A. Dawson, H. Draper and J.R. McMillan (eds.) Principles of Health Care Ethics, Second Edition, New York: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, pp. 87-91.
NMHRC & AVCC (2007). Preamble. In National Statement on the Ethical Conduct of Research in Australia.
Bringle, R. & Hatcher, J. (1999). Reflection in service learning: Making meaning from experience. Educational Horizons, Summer 1999, pp. 179-185.
Harvey, M., Walkerden, G., Semple, A-L., Mclachlan, K., Lloyd, K. and Baker, M. (2016). A song and a dance: Being inclusive and creative in practicing and documenting reflection for learning. Journal of University Teaching and LearningPractice, 13:2
Dostilio, L., Brackmann, S., Edwards, K., Harrison, B., Kliewer, B. & Clayton, P. (2012). Reciprocity: Saying What We Mean and Meaning What We Say. Michigan Journal of Community Service Learning, Fall 2012, pp. 17-32.
Chavez, V., Israel, B., Allen, A.J., De Carlo, M.F., Lichtenstein, R., Schulz, A., Bayer, I.S. & McGranaghan, R. (2004). A Bridge between Communities: Video-Making Using Principles of Community-Based Participatory Research. Health Promotion Practice, 5: 4, pp. 395-403.
Williams, B. (2006). Ethics and the Limits of Philosophy. London & New York: Routledge. (Chapter 1)
hooks, b (2000). Feminism is for everybody: Passionate Politics. Cambridge, MA: South End Press. (Introduction, Chapters 1-4)
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Workshop Topic/Activity |
Mode |
Reading |
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1 (27/2) |
Course, assessment and activity overview; Introduction to reflective practice |
Classroom |
Harvey et al. (2016) |
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2 (6/3) |
Ethics and ethical practice |
Classroom |
Williams (1985) |
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(13/3) |
Reflections on reciprocity |
Classroom |
Dostilio et al. (2012) |
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4 (20/3) |
Intersectionality |
Classroom |
hooks (2000) |
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5 (27/3) |
Indigenous Australia (Guest Lecturer: Ms Corrinne Franklin) |
Classroom |
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6 (3/4) |
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences and/as Community Engagement; Essay writing |
Classroom |
Chavez et al. (2004) |
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7 (10/4) |
Online modules: Ethical Practice, Reflective Practice and Social Inclusion
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iLearn |
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No classes (14/4/2017-30/4/2017) Mid-session break Activities may run during this time. |
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8 (1/5) |
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9 (8/5) |
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10 (15/5) |
Poster presentation guidelines |
Classroom |
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11 (22/5) |
Career Skills: career planning and key learnings; CVs and cover letters |
iLearn |
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12 (29/5) |
Poster presentations; Debrief |
Classroom |
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13 (5/6) |
Poster presentations; Debrief |
Classroom |
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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
Assessment Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy_2016.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 (in effect until Dec 4th, 2017): http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html
Special Consideration Policy (in effect from Dec 4th, 2017): https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/special-consideration
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
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