Notice
As part of Phase 3 of our return to campus plan, most units will now run tutorials, seminars and other small group activities on campus, and most will keep an online version available to those students unable to return or those who choose to continue their studies online.
To check the availability of face-to-face and online activities for your unit, please go to timetable viewer. To check detailed information on unit assessments visit your unit's iLearn space or consult your unit convenor.
Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
John De Nobile
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Credit points |
Credit points
10
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MEd or GradCertEdS or MEdLead or MHEd or GradCertHEd or MEChild or GradCertEChild or MTeach(0-5) 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
This unit develops theoretical understandings and leadership skills in education contexts supporting the development of new teachers. It draws on national and international literature in areas such as pre-service professional experience, induction, certification, retention and mentoring to develop a sound theoretical framework for critical reflection on current practice in schools and other education workplaces. Assessment tasks are designed to enhance the workplace capacity of participants. |
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:
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 |
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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 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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Reflective Journal | 40% | No | Part A: 26/4, Part B: 07/6 |
Seminars | 20% | No | see iLearn for dates |
Major Assignment | 40% | No | 14/5 |
Assessment Type 1: Reflective Writing
Indicative Time on Task 2: 60 hours
Due: Part A: 26/4, Part B: 07/6
Weighting: 40%
An entry is completed for each unit module for Modules 2-7. Each entry summarises outcomes of readings and seminar discussions in response to a stimulus question. (3000 words in total; approximately 500 words per entry.)
Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: see iLearn for dates
Weighting: 20%
Participation in and contributions to seven online or face-to-face seminars, around 250 words per online seminar
Assessment Type 1: Essay
Indicative Time on Task 2: 60 hours
Due: 14/5
Weighting: 40%
Provides opportunities for in-depth study and application in an area of professional or personal interest related to the unit learning outcomes and negotiated with the unit convenor. (3000 words maximum, excluding any appendices.)
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery
This unit will be available for participation in online mode only in 2021. Participation in this unit will be via
1 Online modules
2 Asycnhronous online discussions
3 Synchronous online seminars
4 Submission of work by due dates or within given timelines
5 Contact with the convenor via email
Prescribed Texts
The required texts for this Unit are:
Cavanagh, M. & Prescott, A. (2015). Your Professional Experience Handbook. Sydney: Pearson.
Ridden, P. & De Nobile, J. (2012). Keys to School Leadership. Camberwell: ACER Press.
It will be assumed that you have your own copy of these texts. They are available via Booktopia on campus.
A number of reports and policy statements as well as the commentary on these provide the core readings for the unit. Details of these will be provided in the relevant module(s).
Overview of Teaching
The components of this unit are as follows
COMPONENT |
DETAILS |
Unit Guide |
This Unit Guide provides the essential foundational information about the unit. You can access the Unit Guide in the university’s UNITS repository at https://unitguides.mq.edu.au
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Modules |
There are eight modules in this unit. The first is an introduction to the area and to each other, and to studying online. The others provide summaries of content, suggested readings, reflective tasks (readings and associated questions to help guide your study) and information about online discussions and assignments. See Section 4.2 for details. |
Online Seminars |
Online seminars will be conducted throughout the session. These are analogous to seminars in a traditional face-to-face postgraduate course. You are required to participate actively in each discussion. These are part of the assessment process. There is also an informal 'Coffee Shop' (not assessed), allowing opportunities for the kind of discussions that might take place outside a traditional class. |
Reflective Tasks |
Reflective Tasks are exercises designed to encourage summative, in-depth and critical reflection on unit topics and associated readings. For details of the Reflective Tasks and how they are assessed see Section 8.3. |
Core and supplementary readings |
Essential readings are advised in this Unit Guide. Students are required to have their own copy of the required text listed in this guide. Supplementary readings are advised by the Unit Convenor in each of the modules. Extensive use is made of articles accessed online by way of the Macquarie Library and the Internet. As a postgraduate unit, students are also expected to contribute details of readings they feel are of value in opening up the discussion in each module as part of the development of a learning community within the unit, and in developing a theoretical framework for your own observations and inquiries. |
Other support information |
There is a range of student guides and other useful documents available to you on the Macquarie website. See, for instance, https://students.mq.edu.au/support
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Overview of the Modules
MODULE |
PURPOSE |
Module 1: Introduction |
Provides you with the opportunity to:
.Duration: Week 1 |
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Module 2: Contemporary issues in the development of new teachers |
Provides you with the opportunity to:
Duration: Weeks 2-3 |
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Module 3: Mentoring New and Early Career Teachers- Surveying the Field
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Provides opportunities for you to:
Duration: Weeks 4-5 |
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Module 4: The National and International Scene- What we have learnt (or have failed to learn) |
Provides opportunities for you to:
Duration: Weeks 6-7 |
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Module 5: Building Relationships (1): Pre-service Education
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Provides opportunities for you to:
Duration: Weeks 8-9 |
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Module 6: Building Relationships (2): Induction, Certification and Continuing Professional Development |
Provides opportunities for you to:
Duration: Weeks 10-11 |
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Module 7: Who mentors the mentor while the mentor is busy mentoring the mentee? |
Provides opportunities for you to:
Duration: Weeks 12-13 |
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Module 8: The Way Forward |
Provides opportunities for you to:
Duration: Weeks 13-15 |
A more detailed sequence of learning will be provided in iLearn.
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
To find other policies relating to Teaching and Learning, visit Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au) and use the search tool.
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/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 help you improve your marks and take control of your study.
The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources.
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
If you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
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Unit information based on version 2021.02 of the Handbook