Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Hilary Locke
Tiffany Jones
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Credit points |
Credit points
10
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
(Admission to MInc&SpecEd, or MEChild, or MEd, or MEdL, or MSpEd) OR (80cp from ECHE or EDCN or EDST or SPED units at 8000 level or above)
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
In this unit, students produce a substantial piece of research or scholarship relating to an issue in educational theory, policy, or practice, which is of direct relevance to them as professionals in education. Students are encouraged to expand and refine their understanding of one or more issues they have already documented in the portfolio of work they have accumulated throughout their specialist studies in their program.
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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:
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.
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Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Planning your project | 20% | No | Task: (1) 7.3.22, (2) 21.3.22, (3) 4.4.22, (4) 25.4.22 |
Final project report | 60% | No | 16.5.22 |
Collaborative practice | 20% | No | 2.5.22 |
Assessment Type 1: Plan
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: Task: (1) 7.3.22, (2) 21.3.22, (3) 4.4.22, (4) 25.4.22
Weighting: 20%
A series of tasks to scaffold the development of your project (1000 words)
Assessment Type 1: Project
Indicative Time on Task 2: 90 hours
Due: 16.5.22
Weighting: 60%
A solution to a problem within an educational context, and plans for its implementation and evaluation (3000 words, which includes revised material from earlier plans).
Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: 2.5.22
Weighting: 20%
Read and provide feedback on the developing plans and projects of peers.
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
Required and recommended texts N/A. Readings mentioned in lecture videos are supplied via the Leganto link on the iLearn site. Information about the unit iLearn site 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 reminders to help students progress. Various activities and materials for discussion and critical reflection are included and students especially are encouraged to use this web component towards developing their assessments and helping their peers to do so. Electronic links and suggested references will be included via the Leganto link. Please check the iLearn unit regularly. A welcome video and several core lecture videos are available on the web through the ECHO360 lecture component. You must listen to all lectures. PowerPoint slides are available in iLearn for the core lectures. Access and technical assistance Information for students about access to the online component of this unit is available at https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/login/index.php. 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:
Structure The unit comprises around 7 videos of approx. 2hrs left and a series of related readings and sample proposals can be accessed. These are used to engage in themed discussion board posts for Assessment 1 (Tasks 1-4), and related responses to peers posts for Assessment 2 (Task 5). All of this work assists in the development of the final proposal for Assessment 3 (Task 6). In the general discussion board students can discuss issues and questions arising from the lectures and prescribed readings; in the task-specific discussion boards students will post their assessment work as directed. They are expected to base their arguments/discussions on evidence from published research and other relevant material. 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 the assessment work as directed, to view the lectures and read the lecture material as the unit progresses, and to contribute to a collegial and respectful online environment. The recommended weekly program for the course is available on the iLearn site and regular reminders about the work progress will be emailed. |
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Assessments task due & Sample Weekly Plan |
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Read Unit Guide and all content on iLearn site, watch welcome video via Echo360. Start thinking about the focus of your individual project. Review examples of past projects in the Database. |
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Scope and draft a statement of your research 'problem' and context. Book a library Consultation if needed. |
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Task 1 Due: Describing the problem in Context (Task 1 out of 4) Submit Task 1. Address Task 5 criteria: Respond to peer submissions with feedback, advice and support in the Forum. Prepare for Task 2: Complete a library & database search for evidence to support your solution and evaluation strategy in Task 2. Review primary sources of evidence and any other relevant professional documents, or policies to support Task 2. |
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Compile a summary of sources of evidence to support Task 2.
Draft a response to Task 2. Include the sources of evidence to support each of your claims. Ensure this includes primary sources of evidence.
Respond to more peer submissions to Task 1 |
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Task 2 Due: Possible Solutions and how to evaluate them (Task 2 out of 4) Submit Task 2. Respond to peer submissions to Task 2. Prepare for Task 3: Complete a further literature search if more evidence is required to support your chosen solution in Task 3. Read and develop understanding of good change/intervention facilitation approaches in education. |
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Address Task 5 criteria: Collaborate with and help peers by passing on advice, help or resources in the Forums.
Draft a response to Task 3.
Respond to more peer submissions to Task 2. |
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Task 3 Due: Choose one solution and how to facilitate the change (Task 3 out of 4) Submit Task 3. Respond to peer submissions to Task 3 |
Mid Semester break |
Consider the feedback you have received so far and undertake any further development you may need for the first draft and final submission.
Start draft of Task 4.
Complete any further evidence searches you may require to support your proposal. |
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Task 4 Due: Draft Project Proposal (Task 4 out of 4) Submit Task 4. Address Task 5 criteria by responding to peers in the Forum. Learn and develop your understanding of good project proposals by applying the Task 6 criteria to your submission and a sample of others. Respond to more peer submissions to Task 4.
Consolidated writing time for Task 6. |
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Task 5 Due: Collaborative Practice: peer assessments due Complete and submit your peer assessments. Review and refine your Task 6 Project Proposal including at least 2 hours of careful editing and proofing time. |
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Consolidated writing time for Task 6.
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Task 6 Due: Final Project Proposal Submit Task 6.
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12 |
Relax and reflect on the learning journey! |
13 |
Relax and reflect on the learning journey! |
Note: This is a sample plan only. These weekly activities are suggestions only. Your personal plan may look different and may be more specific. You may need to add in other learning skills and support strategies you need. Note the Task 1 to 6 due dates in bold are fixed and set in accordance with the Unit Guide.
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
At Macquarie, we believe academic integrity – honesty, respect, trust, responsibility, fairness and courage – is at the core of learning, teaching and research. We recognise that meeting the expectations required to complete your assessments can be challenging. So, we offer you a range of resources and services to help you reach your potential, including free online writing and maths support, academic skills development and wellbeing consultations.
School of Education Procedures
In addition, the following policies and procedures of the School of Education are applicable in this unit. Attendance for undergraduate units All Internal tutorials begin in Week 1 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.
Unit Expectations
● Students are expected to read readings before completing tasks or as relevant to their chosen plan for assessment work.
● Students are expected to view the videos/lectures before completing tasks.
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:
● Official MQ Student Email Address
● The Dialogue function on iLearn
● Other iLearn communication functions
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
The Writing Centre provides resources to develop your English language proficiency, academic writing, and communication skills.
The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources.
Macquarie University offers a range of Student Support Services including:
Got a question? Ask us via AskMQ, or contact Service Connect.
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.
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 three components of the 5Rs framework in the following important ways:
Unit information based on version 2022.05 of the Handbook