Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Convenor
Norman McCulla
Contact via +61 2 98508650
29 Wally's Walk, Room 272
By email or telephone appointment.
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Credit points |
Credit points
4
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MEd or GradCertEdS or MEdLead or MHEd or GradCertHEd or MEChild or GradCertEChild or MTeach(Birth to Five Years) or GradCertClinEdSim or MIndigenousEd or GradDipIndigenousEd or GradDipChildLit or MChildLit
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
Strategic management of human resources is a key responsibility of leaders at all levels of educational organisations. Participants extend their understanding of the nature and inter-relationships of strategic human resource management and development functions (including recruitment, induction, continuing professional development, leadership development, performance management, succession planning and legislative compliance) and critically reflect on how these contribute to productive work environments, the formation of professional learning communities, and the attainment of organisational goals.
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Assessment Presentation and Submission Guidelines Please follow these guidelines when you submit each assignment:
Draft Submissions & Turnitin Originality Reports
Please note:
Assignment extensions and late penalties
Requesting a re-assessment of an assignment If you have evidence that your task has been incorrectly assessed against the grade descriptors you can request a re-mark. To request a re-mark you need to contact the unit convenor within 7 days of the date of return of the assignment and provide a detailed assessment of your script against the task criteria. Evidence from your assignment must be provided to support your judgements. Note: Failed assessments cannot be re-marked as they are all double-marked as a part of the moderation process. Please note: The outcome of a re-mark may be a higher/lower or unchanged grade. Grades are standards referenced and effort is NOT a criterion. ********* University policy on grading Criteria for awarding grades for assessment tasks Assignments will be awarded grades ranging from HD to F according to guidelines set out in the University's Grading Policy. The following descriptive criteria are included for your information. Descriptive Criteria for awarding grades in the unit In order to meet the unit outcomes and successfully pass this unit, students must make a genuine attempt at all assessment tasks. Where any submitted assessment task is considered to be unsatisfactory in this regard, the highest possible final grade that can be awarded for the unit will be 45. Students will be awarded grades ranging from HD to F according to guidelines set out in the policy: https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/assessment-in-effect-from-session-2-2016 The following generic grade descriptors provide university-wide standards for awarding final grades.
Withdrawing from this Unit If you are considering withdrawing from this unit, please seek academic advice via https://ask.mq.edu.au before doing so as this unit may be a co-requisite or prerequisite for units in the following sessions and may impact on your progression through the degree. 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.
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Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Seminar Discussions | 30% | No | Fortnighly |
Reflective Journals | 30% | No | 29 Sept and 8 Nov |
Major Assessment Task | 40% | No | 20 October |
Due: Fortnighly
Weighting: 30%
Contributions to six seminars either online (for Online students) of face-to-face (for Evening students)
Due: 29 Sept and 8 Nov
Weighting: 30%
Two sets of Reflective Journals of no more than 1500 words each covering Modules 2-4 and 5-7 respectively.
Due: 20 October
Weighting: 40%
A piece of sustained writing of between 2500 and 3000 words that identifies, analyses and seeks to resolve a problem in an aspect of HRM or HRD practice in the workplace, organisation or jurisdiction.
It will be assumed that you have your own copy (in print or electronic version) of the required text:
Nankervis, A., Baird, M., Coffey. J., & Shields, J. (2017). Human Resource Management: Strategy and Practice. Melbourne: Cengage. (Ninth edition).
All other learning resources are accessed online through the iLearn Modules within the Unit and/or through the online resources of the Macquarie University library.
This unit has a full web presence through iLearn.
Students will need regular access to a computer and the Internet to complete this unit.
Weekly access to iLearn is compulsory for all students. Important assessment information will be posted here, as will other relevant unit notices and materials to assist your studies.
Various activities and materials for discussion and critical reflection are included and external students especially are encouraged to use this web component. Electronic links and suggested references will be included in the Resources section. Please check the iLearn unit regularly.
Access and technical assistance
Information for students about access to the online component of this unit is available at ilearn.mq.edu.au/login/MQ/. You will need to enter your student username and password.
Please do NOT contact the Unit Convenor regarding iLearn technical help.
No extensions will be given for any technical issues. Allow enough time for your submissions.
Assistance is available from IT Helpdesk ph: 1800 67 4357, or log a request at help.mq.edu.au. OneHelp is the online IT support service for both students and staff.
This unit requires students to use several ICT and software skills:
The learning objectives for EDCN847 are to provide opportunities for participants to extend their understanding of the inter-relationships of strategic human resource management and development functions (including recruitment, induction, continuing professional development, leadership development, performance management, succession planning and legislative compliance) and critically reflect on how these contribute to productive work environments, the formation of professional learning communities, the welfare and development of staff and, ultimately, to the attainment of organisational goals for improved student learning. These aspects are encompassed in 7 Modules. A key element of the unit is also the capacity to critique the alignment and implementation of these organisational constructs in educational contexts.
Module 1: Introduction |
Module 2: Human Resource Management- Issues & Challenges in Organisational Practice |
Module 3: Human Resource Planning:- Work Design, Recruitment, Selection and Induction |
Module 4: Creating and Maintaining a Productive Work Environment- Developing Continuous Learning among Staff |
Module 5: Creating and Maintaining a Productive Work Environment- Managing Staff Performance, and Professional and Career Development |
Module 6: Legislative Framework for Human Resource Management- Industrial Relations, Awards and Agreements, EEO and WH&S |
Module 7: Issues in Human Resource Management in Education |
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Undergraduate students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
If you would like to see all the policies relevant to Learning and Teaching visit Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central).
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/getting-started/student-conduct
Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) 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 or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@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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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.
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
The contents of this unit are updated annually in line with developments in the HRM and HRD organisational literature, administrative changes in Australian education, and the recent literature on teacher development, leadership and school/organisational improvement.
Department of Educational Studies Procedures
In addition, the following policies and procedures of the Department of Educational Studies are applicable in this unit.
Unit Expectations
Note: It is not the responsibility of unit staff to contact students who have failed to submit assignments. If you have any missing items of assessment, it is your responsibility to make contact with the unit convenor.
Electronic Communication
It is the student’s responsibility to check all electronic communication on a regular weekly basis. Communication may occur via:
Evening Students
EDCN847 is a seminar-based unit. Participants bring to it a wide and rich array of experiences in education workplaces both in Australia and from overseas.. Over the years these have included primary and secondary schools, early childhood centres, the armed services, nursing and the law. The Unit is centred on the premise that the expertise of all of us is greater than that of any one of us, so the sharing of experiences, observations, insights, readings and resources is important in relation to a number of topics we will be discussing throughout the unit. We progress through these sequentially as outlined above. In so doing, we aim for a breadth of understanding to be developed among participants but also depth of understanding in relation to a participant-defined area of specific interest and/or professional need.