Design an Assessment Tool for Health & Physical Education

Assessment Type ¹: Design Task Indicative Time on Task ²: 20 hours Due: 23:59 05/8/2022 Weighting: 40%

To develop an assessment tool based on outcomes from NESA K-10 PDHPE syllabus that promotes authentic learning and captures defendable evidence. (1000 words)

On successful completion you will be able to:

• Constructively align and design quality assessment learning experiences for K-6 students in PDHPE.
• Critically reflect on HPE practices and research in K-6 contexts.

Micro teaching

Assessment Type ¹: Simulation/role play Indicative Time on Task ²: 20 hours Due: 09:00 8/10/2022 Weighting: 60%

Using the tool designed in Task 1, students teach a health or physical education activity from a larger lesson plan to their peers. Students need to individually submit 1. A detailed 60-minute lesson plan (10%), and 2. A two-page research brief that informs their peers and tutor of the impetus and evidence supporting the Games Sense activity being taught (20%). 3. In small groups, implement a collaborative class application of a selected Task 1 Assessment tool (30%). 

On successful completion you will be able to:

• Develop knowledge of and apply the key concepts in NESA & ACARA syllabus documents for PDHPE/HPE Key Learning Areas.
• Design and critique a sequence of learning experiences for NESA PDHPE syllabus content across diverse K-6 contexts.
• Apply existing and innovative curriculum approaches to support assessment knowledge and evidence-based teaching strategies.
• Develop knowledge of research methods and conduct small-scale inquiry into issues relevant to teaching.

More detailed information about assessment tasks is provided on your iLearn site including the rubric / marking scheme, detailed instructions, etc.

¹ If you need help with your assignment, please contact:

• the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
• the Writing Centre for academic skills support.

² Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation

Assessment Presentation and Submission Guidelines

Specific information in regards to exact submission criteria for each individual assessment task and related marking criteria are available on the EDST8210 iLearn site.

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: 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 ask.mq.edu.au/. This will ensure consistency in the consideration of such requests is maintained.

Late Assessment Submission Penalty  

Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, a 5% penalty (of the total possible mark) will be applied each day a written assessment is not submitted, up until the 7th day (including weekends). After the 7th day, a mark of ‘0’ (zero) will be awarded even if the assessment is submitted. Submission time for all written assessments is set at 11.55pm. A 1-hour grace period is provided to students who experience a technical issue.    

This late penalty will apply to non-timed sensitive assessment (incl essays, reports, posters, portfolios, journals, recordings etc). Late submission of time sensitive tasks (such as tests/exams, performance assessments/presentations, scheduled practical assessments/labs etc) will only be addressed by the unit convenor in a Special consideration application. Special Consideration outcome may result in a new question or topic. 

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.

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.

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.

Before commencing EDST8210, please read this outline very carefully and ensure that you can meet all requirements, including workload requirements, attendance requirements, and assessment requirements.

Structure

Learning for this unit begins in Session 1, Week 1 for all students via iLearn. This unit is offered via participation in on-campus workshops, group and individual learning. In the workshops students will discuss issues and questions arising from any prescribed assessment tasks, readings and videos. Students may participate in small group activities and whole class discussions plus modules on iLearn. Students are expected to base their arguments/discussions on evidence from scholarly research.

Activities completed via iLearn build 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]. Completion of all workshop tasks, and attendance at the on-campus days is expected with completion marked.

Unit Expectations

Students are required to read any workshop material in advance. The program for the course with the accompanying readings, modules and certifications is available on the unit iLearn site. Workshops will build upon the knowledge gained from the readings/tasks. 

Students are required to participate in small group activities, whole class discussions, and to complete tasks either as individuals or in pairs.

Attendance at all prescribed workshops on-campus is expected. Attendance will be recorded.

Workload

Credit points indicate the approximate hours per week that a student is expected to spend studying in order to pass a unit. In a 10 credit-point unit you should expect to commit nine (9) hours of your time per week to your studies. Study includes, completing set readings and background readings, completing assignments and using the unit’s iLearn site.

Independent study is strongly encouraged in EDST8210. Some students may wish to spend more time on the unit, particularly if attempting to achieve high grades or if problems are encountered understanding the material or meeting unit requirements.

Please ensure that you have sufficient time to dedicate to your studies before attempting this unit. We are sympathetic that students often have significant domestic and work related responsibilities. To be fair to our staff and to other students, however, these cannot be used to justify incomplete work or extension requests.

Practical Session Requirements

This unit contains some practical workshop activities. Students are expected to be dressed appropriately (e.g. running shoes, shorts, leggings) when completing these tasks, and take care to perform the set activities in a safe space, to the best of their ability.

At the on-campus days, students must wear appropriate clothing and footwear for participation in sporting activities. Appropriate clothing is deemed as shorts, leggings, and tracksuit pants with footwear being joggers/running shoes. Students who do not present at the beginning of practical sessions appropriately attired (i.e. skirts, jeans, inappropriate footwear) will not be eligible to participate and will be marked as absent for the respective week. Failure to complete practical workshops may result in a Fail grade being awarded.

Pregnancy and Injury

If you are pregnant or injured please be realistic and responsible in relation to both your health and the health of your developing child. PDHPE is a physically demanding unit of study (for example, it might include running, dancing, jumping or standing for extended periods of time) and your fitness to undertake it must be considered. Please feel free to discuss your circumstances with the unit coordinator if you are concerned about certain aspects. If you are unsure of your ability to fully participate, please speak with your medical practitioner for guidance.

Recommended texts

The recommended text for this unit is:

Teaching quality health & physical education

by Dudley, Dean, Telford, Amanda, Stonehouse, Claire, Peralta, Louisa, Winslade, Matthew, (Authors).

2nd edition. South Melbourne, Victoria, Australia : Cengage Learning Australia 2021

available via the MQ Library electronic resource collection.

Recommended readings for this unit are noted in full and available via the iLearn site.

Students are expected to purchase or download the following syllabus AND any support documents:

NSW K-10 PDHPE syllabus and support documents: educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/k-10/learning-areas/pdhpe

iLearn / Electronic Communication

This unit has a full web presence through iLearn and 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.

Any pre-recorded seminars are available on the web through the ECHO360 lecture component or iLearn. You must listen to all prescribed seminars.

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.

It is the student’s responsibility to check all electronic communication on a regular weekly basis.

Communication may occur via:

• Official MQ Student Email Address

• The Dialogue function on iLearn

• Other iLearn communication functions

Please see iLearn for details.

The 5Rs Framework, developed by the School of Education at Macquarie University, is embedded throughout your teacher education course. Your use of the 5Rs Framework will help you develop the capabilities that will make your teaching career sustainable and fulfilling. In this Unit, you will learn using the 5Rs framework in the following important ways:

Ready to learn: Students will respond to stimulus documents, readings, resources and use their own innovation to design an assessment tool for use in PDHPE. 

Resilient and research engaged: Students will collaborate with peers, carry out independent research and present evidence-based pedagogical approaches to active and effective teaching and learning in PDHPE.

Reflexive: Using feedback gained on the development of the assessment tool, students will be able to reflect, refine and consider its effective design and use in the class setting.