Assessment Presentation and Submission Guidelines Please follow these guidelines when you submit each assignment:

• Allow a left and right-hand margin of at least 2cm in all assignments. • Please type all assignments using 12-point font and 1.5 spacing. • All assessments must be submitted through Turnitin in .doc or .pdf format • It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that all assessments are successfully submitted through Turnitin. • Faculty assignment cover sheets are NOT required.

Draft Submissions & Turnitin Originality Reports • Students may use Turnitin’s Originality Report as a learning tool to improve their academic writing if this option is made available in the unit. • Students are strongly encouraged to upload a draft copy of each assessment to Turnitin at least one week prior to the due date to obtain an Originality Report. • The Originality Report provides students with a similarity index that may indicate if plagiarism has occurred. Students will be able to make amendments to their drafts prior to their final submission on the due date. • Generally, one Originality Report is generated every 24 hours up to the due date.

Please note: • Students should regularly save a copy of all assignments before submission, • Students are responsible for checking that their submission has been successful and has been submitted by the due date and time.

Assignment extensions and late penalties • In general, there should be no need for extensions except through illness or misadventure that would be categorised as serious and unavoidable disruption according to the University definition of same, see: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/my-study-program/special-consideration 

• Applications for extensions must be made via AskMQ according to the Special  Consideration policy. Extensions can only be granted if they meet the Special Considerations policy and are submitted via https://ask.mq.edu.au/. This will ensure consistency in the consideration of such requests is maintained. • Late submissions: Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, (a) a penalty for lateness will apply – two (2) marks out of 100 will be deducted per day for assignments submitted after the due date – and (b) no assignment will be accepted more than seven (7) days (incl. weekends) after the original submission deadline. No late submissions will be accepted for timed assessments – e.g., quizzes, online tests. Late penalties are applied by unit convenors or their delegates after tasks are assessed. • If a student is still permitted to submit on the basis of unavoidable disruption, an alternative topic may be set. • Students should keep an electronic file of all assessments. Claims regarding "lost" assessments cannot be made if the file cannot be produced. It is also advisable to keep an electronic file of all drafts and the final submission on a USB untouched/unopened after submission. This can be used to demonstrate easily that the assessment has not been amended after the submission date.

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 7days 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: • Please do not request a re-mark for a Failed assessment as they are all double-marked as a part of the moderation process. • 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.

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 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.

About this unit

This unit builds on the EDST8228. Curricula, resources and instructional strategies appropriate for the teaching of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Earth and Environmental Sciences and General Science for Senior Science Years 11-12 are examined. The EDST8229 is linked to professional experience gained during your professional experiences. Students complete methodology studies in two of the four science specialist areas listed below but may attend all areas if they want to.

Students must take a major option (science subject studied to the third year at university) and a minor option (science subject studied to at least first year and preferably to the second year at university or science subject needed to be upgraded).

Classes

Science Curriculum Laboratory E7B317 - the location of all classes

The Science Curriculum Laboratory is available for EDST8229 student use.  At times the laboratory is closed so that workshops can be prepared. Students are asked not to disturb the laboratory staff at these times. There will be some variations in opening times during the semester - students are asked to double check on these times.  Please phone/email Ms. Katelyn Mills to check the availability of the laboratory ahead of time.

In the interests of safety and security, students are asked to inform the laboratory assistant when entering and leaving the area. You are required to wear appropriate shoes and safety glasses at all times when conducting experimental work. Doors must be left locked. Note: Children are NOT permitted in the Laboratory OR the Preparation Room.

All workshops focus on strategies for teaching these subjects at the senior level and assume a level of content knowledge covered by the respective syllabus documents. Each subject area will incorporate relevant aspects of the Stage 6 General Science Syllabus. If your content knowledge of chemistry or physics is inadequate and you wish to attend these workshops, then it is advisable to complete first-year units in chemistry or physics or to revise the relevant areas prior to the workshops each week. 

iLearn 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, including a reading template and guide to lecture note taking to assist your studies.

Unit Structure 

The unit comprises two two-hour workshops in Weeks 1, 3, 5, 10 and 12. Students should choose two science subject options (major science subject and minor science subject). For example, if you are Bio major, you should choose Bio workshop and Phy/Chem workshop.

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.

ICT skills This unit requires students to use several ICT and software skills:

- Internet access: The iLearn site contains materials for this unit; it is also required for the online submission of all Assessment Tasks, and for the use of Turnitin    submission for ALL tasks.

- Word processing, visual representations, and document formatting: You are required to use an appropriate form of software to present your assignments

- Uploading of assessment tasks to iLearn.

Attendance 

The Master of Teaching is a professional, NESA accredited qualification. Attendance at all synchronous activities, completion of non-synchronous formative/diagnostic class tasks and involvement in professional forums is mandatory. All students must meet the 80% attendance requirement. 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 unit iLearn site.

You can find unit schedule in the EDST8229 iLearn page.