Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Convenor & Lecturer
John De Nobile
Lecturer
Rod Lane
Lecturer
Mridul Sood
Tutor / Marker
Mandy Yeates
Tutor / Marker
Michelle Stathakis
Tutor / Marker
Alberto Marchetto
Tutor / Marker
David Leaper
Marker
Sandy Nicoll
Marker
Tony Kingsford-Smith
Marker
Liz Sheldon
Marker
Sandy Santoro
Rod Lane
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Credit points |
Credit points
3
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
((24cp at 100 level or above) including (EDUC105 or EDUC106)) or (admission to BEd(Prim) or 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 provides a broad overview of classroom management theories and approaches, as well as an introduction to key concepts in educational assessment in preparation for the curriculum methodology and professional-experience-oriented units that follow.
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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:
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.=
Grade |
Descriptor |
HD (High Distinction) |
Provides consistent evidence of deep and critical understanding in relation to the learning outcomes. There is substantial originality and insight in identifying, generating and communicating competing arguments, perspectives or problem solving approaches; critical evaluation of problems, their solutions and their implications; creativity in application as appropriate to the discipline. |
D (Distinction) |
Provides evidence of integration and evaluation of critical ideas, principles and theories, distinctive insight and ability in applying relevant skills and concepts in relation to learning outcomes. There is demonstration of frequent originality in defining and analysing issues or problems and providing solutions; and the use of means of communication appropriate to the discipline and the audience. |
Cr (Credit) |
Provides evidence of learning that goes beyond replication of content knowledge or skills relevant to the learning outcomes. There is demonstration of substantial understanding of fundamental concepts in the field of study and the ability to apply these concepts in a variety of contexts; convincing argumentation with appropriate coherent justification; communication of ideas fluently and clearly in terms of the conventions of the discipline. |
P (Pass). |
Provides sufficient evidence of the achievement of learning outcomes. There is demonstration of understanding and application of fundamental concepts of the field of study; routine argumentation with acceptable justification; communication of information and ideas adequately in terms of the conventions of the discipline. The learning attainment is considered satisfactory or adequate or competent or capable in relation to the specified outcomes |
F (Fail) |
Does not provide evidence of attainment of learning outcomes. There is missing or partial or superficial or faulty understanding and application of the fundamental concepts in the field of study; missing, undeveloped, inappropriate or confusing argumentation; incomplete, confusing or lacking communication of ideas in ways that give little attention to the conventions of the discipline. |
Note: If you fail a unit with a professional experience component the fail grade will be on your transcript irrespective of the timing of the placement.
Withdrawing from this UG 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
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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ASSET SURVEY | 5% | No | Various |
Classroom Management Plan | 50% | No | 23/09/2019 |
Examination | 45% | No | Exam Period |
Due: Various
Weighting: 5%
Description: Completing the Annual Student Survey of Education for Teaching (ASSET) forms part of the assessment for this unit. The ASSET will provide the Department of Educational Studies with a detailed understanding of our students and their experiences; including, who they are, their attitudes and beliefs about education, and how prepared they feel to work as teachers. In addition, as part of the registration of the Department of Educational Studies teacher preparation programs with the NSW Education Standards Authority, we are specifically required to collect impact data on programs. The proposed annual survey will serve the purpose of providing part of these mandatory data. Further, it will provide the Department of Educational Studies with valuable information to revise and improve the programs offered to students. Finally, you may elect to make your de-identified data available to researchers in the Department if you choose.
Please note that identifying data will only be held by the Department of Educational Studies Research Administrator, Mridul Sood, and will not be released to the unit convenor or any academic staff in the Department. Full information is available when you open the survey.
The survey is in 5 parts and you will be awarded 1% for completion of each part for each unit in which you are enrolled that includes ASSET as part of the assessment. Please make absolutely sure that you select ALL the relevant units in which you are enrolled when completing each survey.
After finishing each survey, you will be presented with a screen that confirms your successful submission along with a recommendation that you screenshot this confirmation. In addition, an automated emailed confirmation of completion will be sent to the email address you nominate. To minimise the risk of this email being diverted to your spam folder, please add noreply@mq.edu.au and trigger@qemailserver.com to your email white list. If you have not received the email, please check your spam folder.
NOTE THAT EITHER THE SCREENSHOT OR EMAIL ARE SUFFICIENT EVIDENCE OF SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION IN CASE OF DISPUTE. YOU DO NOT NEED BOTH.
Participation marks will be uploaded AFTER the final date for completion for each part of the survey into the Grades section of iLearn. Marks will normally be uploaded within a week of the final completion date and an announcement will be made on iLearn when the participation marks are available.
If your convenor allows display of marks in the Grades section of iLearn, completion of each survey will be indicated by a mark of “1” and noncompletion by a mark of “0”. If your convenor has iLearn setup to display grades only, completion of the survey will be indicated by a “HD” and noncompletion by a “F”.
If you have any difficulties accessing the survey or questions regarding participation marks, please contact the Department of Educational Studies Research Administrator, Mridul Sood, at des_research@mq.edu.au. When making enquiries please ensure that the following information is included in your email:
NAME (exactly is it appears in iLearn):
STUDENT NUMBER (check this is correct):
ASSET SURVEY PART ABOUT WHICH YOU ARE ENQUIRING:
UNIT(S) ABOUT WHICH YOU ARE ENQUIRING:
SPECIFY YOUR ENQUIRY:
Please note the Research Administrator works part-time and during peak periods it may take up to 10 days to respond to your enquiry.
Enquiries regarding missing marks must be submitted within 7 days of the results being released, except where there is documented disruption to studies.
You may complete the surveys any time before the final date for completion. Final dates for completion of each part and links are provided below and each survey must be completed before 11.59 pm:
Part 1: 1 September
Link: https://mqedu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4PDJMSYUSgAQPR3
Part 2: 15 September
Link: https://mqedu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0qrBNaduYCkwkF7
Part 3: 1 October
Link: https://mqedu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8kqlbF9R4hToOEZ
Part 4: 15 October
Link: https://mqedu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0GkMDq7oNUkutA9
Part 5: 1 November
Link: https://mqedu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5tkfSGAHpxsklnv
Due: 23/09/2019
Weighting: 50%
The purpose of this task is to construct your first CMP. This will incorporate your newly acquired knowledge of behavior management theories and, hopefully, be something you can use as you move into extended Professional Experience, as well as later, when you begin work as a teacher.
For detailed information about this task please refer to the Task Description in iLearn.
Due: Exam Period
Weighting: 45%
The purpose of the exam is to provide an opportunity to show what you have learned about assessment theory and practice, how assessment theory can be used to enhance classroom management and how duty of care and legal responsibility impacts on classroom management.
This exam will consist questions requiring short answer and extended answers. You will be required to demonstrate what you know about theory of assessment, and legal aspects of classroom management and apply that knowledge in practical ways, and respond to short case studies using the knowledge and skill you have gained in the unit.
Specific information about the exam, including sample questions, will be provided in the final lecture.
The unit comprises two one-hour lectures and a one-hour tutorial. In the tutorial students will discuss issues and questions arising from the lectures and prescribed readings. They are expected to base their arguments/discussions on evidence from published research and other relevant material. Attendance at all tutorials is expected. Attendance at on campus days for external students is also expected. There will be a supporting website for the unit providing additional readings, links and materials. Lectures will also be available through Echo in iLearn from the following website link: http://ilearn.mq.edu.au
Students are required to participate in small group activities, whole class discussion, to read the weekly material in advance, and to complete brief tasks either as individuals or in pairs. The weekly program for the course with the accompanying readings/ preparation is available on the following pages or on the unit ILearn site.
Attendance
All scheduled classes (lectures and tutorials) for this unit begin in Week 3.
However, there are readings set for weeks 1 and 2.
Activities completed during weekly tutorials (internal) or on campus days (external) are essential for building the core knowledge and/or skills required to demonstrate the learning outcomes of this unit and to meet the AITSL Graduate Teacher Standards.
Attendance at all tutorials or on campus days is expected. Attendance will be recorded.
Students are required to attend the tutorial in which they are enrolled. Any changes to tutorial enrolments must be completed officially through e-student. Please do not contact the unit convenor requesting a change. Please do not arrange swaps.
Unit Expectations
The timetable for classes can be found on the University web site at: http://www.timetables.mq.edu.au/
All students are expected to complete the specified reading preparation or online activities before their tutorials or on campus days.
External students
Attendance at All on-campus sessions is expected. Rolls are taken. The on campus sessions for this year are on:
Saturday 7 September (9:00-5:00)
Saturday 26 October (9:00-5:00)
Further specific details and any updates about times and locations will be posted on iLearn as an Announcement during first half of the semester.
Required and recommended texts and/or materials
There is an expectation that you complete the scholarly reading in this unit. It is an integral part of your study.
Prescribed Texts:
The following is available from the University Cooperative Bookshop and it is essential for this unit.
De Nobile, J., Lyons, G., & Arthur-Kelly, M. (2017). Positive Learning Environments: Creating and Maintaining Productive Classrooms. South Melbourne: Cengage.
Brady, L. & Kennedy, K. (2019). Assessment and Reporting: Celebrating Student Achievement (5e). Frenchs Forest: Pearson.
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:
SCHEDULE OF TEACHING & LEARNING |
MODULE 1: CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT >>>>> |
Week/ Date |
Lecture |
Tutorial |
Readings |
1 29/7 |
No Lecture |
No Tutorial |
Stephenson, Linfoot & Martin (2000) or Little (2005)
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2 5/8 |
No Lecture |
No Tutorial |
Bullying: Preventing and Responding to Student Bullying in Schools (2011) NSWDE Policy |
3 12/8 |
L1 Classroom Management: Definitions and a Model
L2 Developmental, Psychological and Environmental Bases of Behaviour |
T01 Ecology & Behaviour |
De Nobile et al (2017) Ch 1 + 2 |
4 19/8 |
L3 Prevention: Classroom Climate and Classroom Culture
L4 Prevention: Instructional Practice and Physical Environment
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T02 Relationships & Organisation |
De Nobile et al (2017) Ch 3 + 4 |
5 26/8 |
L5 Planning for Classroom Management
L6 Prevention and Intervention for Classroom Management
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T03 The Physical and Instructional Environment |
De Nobile et al (2017) Ch 5 + 10 |
6 2/9 |
L7 Behavioural Approaches to Classroom Management
L8 Cognitive-Behavioural Approaches to Classroom Management |
T04 Responding to Behaviour Problems |
De Nobile et al (2017) Ch 6 + 7
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7 9/9 |
L9 Psychoeducational Approaches to Classroom Management
L10 Social Justice Approaches to Classroom Management
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T05 Applying Theory to Classroom Management Practice |
De Nobile et al (2017) Ch 8 + 9 |
Mid-Semester Break: 16/9 – 27/9 |
MODULE 2: CLASSROOM ASSESSMENT >>>>> |
Week/ Date |
Lecture |
Tutorial |
Readings |
8 30/9 |
L11 The Roles of Assessment 1
L12 The Roles of Assessment 2
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T06 Evidence-Based Assessment [online] |
Bruniges (2005)
Brady & Kennedy (2019) Ch 1 |
9 7/10 |
L13 Designing Assessment Tasks 1
L14 Designing Assessment Tasks 2
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T07 Quality Teaching & Assessment |
Brady & Kennedy (2019) Ch 2 + 3 |
10 14/10 |
L15 Marking and Grades
L16 Effective Feedback
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T08 Results, Feedback & Quality |
DET (2000)
NESA (2017) |
11 21/10 |
L17 Aligning Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment 1
L18 Aligning Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment 2 |
T09 Evaluating Assessment Tasks |
McTighe&Wiggins (1998)
Brady & Kennedy (2019) Ch 4
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12 28/10 |
L19 Reporting
L20 Pulling the Assessment Strings Together
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T10 Designing Assessment Tasks |
Brady & Kennedy (2019) Ch 6 + 7
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MODULE 3: ASSESSMENT & BEHAVIOUR >>>>> |
Week/ Date |
Lecture |
Tutorial |
Readings |
13 4/11 |
L21 Assessment and Behaviour: Bringing the Two Together
L22 The Legal Aspects of Classroom Management |
No Tutorials |
Sugai et al (2000)
Newnham (2000) |
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/
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Attendance for undergraduate units
All Internal tutorials begin in Week 3 of Session.
Activities completed during weekly tutorials (internal) or on campus days (external) are essential for building the core knowledge and/or skills required to demonstrate the learning outcomes of this unit [and to meet the AITSL Graduate Teacher Standards and/or ACECQA requirements]. Attendance at all tutorials or on campus days is expected and the roll will be taken.
Students are required to attend the tutorial in which they are enrolled. Any changes to tutorial enrolments must be completed officially through e-student. Please do not contact the unit convenor requesting a change.
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:
External Students
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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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This graduate capability is supported by:
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Date | Description |
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25/07/2019 | ASSET survey is not a hurdle task. |