• Students should be aware of and apply the University policy on academic honesty (see: https://policies.mq.edu.au/document/view.php?id=3)

• Unless a Special Consideration (see: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/assessment- exams/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.

• Please format assessments using 12-point font and 1.5 spacing.

• All assessments are submitted electronically. Turnitin plagiarism detection software is used to

  check all written assessments.

• Students can use Turnitin’s Originality Report as a learning tool to improve their academic

  writing if this option is made available in the unit.

• Students should carefully check that they submit the correct file for an assessment as no re-

  submissions will be accepted after the due date and time, including instances where students

  upload an incorrect file in error.

• Word limits are strictly applied. Work above the word limit will not be marked.

• All assessments are marked using a clear marking scheme or a rubric.

• Marking of all assessments is moderated by the Unit Convenor.

• Applications for extensions must be made via AskMQ (https://ask.mq.edu.au/).

•  It is not the responsibility of unit staff to contact students who have failed to submit assessments. 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.

Grade Descriptor

HD - Provides consistent evidence of deep and critical (High understanding in relation to the learning outcomes. Distinction) 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 - Provides evidence of integration and evaluation of (Distinction) 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 - Provides evidence of learning that goes beyond (Credit) 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 - Provides sufficient evidence of the achievement of (Pass) 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 - Does not provide evidence of attainment of learning (Fail) 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.

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 your course progression.

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 https://ask.mq.edu.au.

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.

Various activities and materials for discussion and critical reflection are included and students enrolled especially encouraged to use this web component. Electronic links and suggested references will be included in the Resources section. Please check the iLearn unit regularly.

Weekly lectures are available on the web through the ECHO360 lecture component. You must view all lectures, and face-to-face students must view the weekly lectures prior to attending tutorials.

PowerPoint slides for lectures and tutorials will be made available weekly. Face-to-Face students are not expected to view the tutorial slides prior to attending, but Infrequent Students are encouraged to interact with and complete the activities in the tutorial slides by responding to prompts on the forum on iLearn.

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. Assistance is available from IT Helpdesk Ph: 9850 4357 or 1800 67 4357 Log a request: help.mq.edu.au.

On Campus: Ground floor at 18 Wally’s Walk

Structure

The unit structure can be found in the university timetable https://timetables.mq.edu.au/2023/

In the tutorial students will discuss issues and questions arising from the lectures and prescribed readings, in relation to their own positionality. They are expected to base their arguments/discussions on evidence from published research, eperiences they've had in their own schooling, and other relevant material. There will be a supporting iLearn site for the unit providing additional readings, links and materials.

The weekly program for the course with the accompanying readings/ preparation will be made available on iLearn.

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: Resilience - Developing a historically-informed, evidence-based understanding of best practice for educational settings as applicable to both Indigenous and non-Indigenous students. 

Reflexive - Self-exploration is a core part of this unit, as students engage with and respond to historical and present day policies and practices. 

Responsive - Students are expected to engage, reflect and then respond to resources relating to their own experiences, the existing structures and systems of education, and their imagined future practice as educators and emerging scholars. This is enacted through peer engagement and activities within tutorial activities, and both major assessment tasks. 

Ready to Learn - Weekly activities and major assignment - both require students to engage in personal reflection, as well as engaging with a range of resources that will challenge existing bias, and promote new understandings. 

Research Engaged - Weekly activities and major assignment - both require application of analytical skills relevant to classroom research which TES can use on PEx and graduates will use in the future e.g. understanding how and where to gather approproate information and resources for their practice; understanding students' phonemic awareness skills; applying knowledge of evidence-based best practice to inform their classroom planning and facilitation.