Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Greg Robertson
Contact via greg.robertson@mq.edu.au
29 Wally's Walk – 117 (X5B117)
By arrangement
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Credit points |
Credit points
4
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Permission by special approval
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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 offers a flexible program of postgraduate study for education students. The unit will generally be developed as a guided reading unit in which students will work with an academic supervisor to produce a number of assessable tasks relevant to a field of practice. The unit expands on broader topics covered at undergraduate level by offering students an opportunity to develop advanced knowledge, critical thinking and research skills.
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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:
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Learning Contract | 100% | No | 5 March |
Due: 5 March
Weighting: 100%
Each student, in consultation with their Academic Supervisor and the Course Convener, will devise an individualised program which meets their individual learning objectives as well as satisfying the general learning outcomes of the Unit. This program is described in a Learning Contract which is;
“a document used to assist in the planning of a learning project. It is a written agreement negotiated between a learner and a teacher, lecturer or staff adviser that a particular activity will be undertaken in order to achieve a specific learning goal or goals“ (Anderson, Boud and Sampson (1996) ,p2)
Developing a learning contract is an eight step process;
It is important to note that the process is an iterative one and it is expected that the initial contract will be reviewed and rewritten over the course of the semester as each student’s understanding of their project develops.
All tasks specified in the Learning Contract must be submitted by 8 June.
Anderson, G., Boud, D., and Sampson, J. (1996) Learning contracts: a practical guide. London. Kogan Page.
As a 4 credit point postgraduate Unit you will need to commit at least 10 hours of work per week over the 15 weeks of the semester in order to meet the Unit requirements. There are no set word limits on any task but notionally you will produce an equivalent of 6000 words over all tasks.
In order to satisfactorily complete this Unit you are required to submit your Learning Contract (0%), and all assessment tasks described therein (100%). All tasks must be submitted by the negotiated due dates unless an extension has been arranged.
There are no scheduled classes in this Unit. Each student, in consultation with their Academic Supervisor and the Course Convener, will devise an individualised program which meets their individual learning objectives as well as satisfying the general learning outcomes of the Unit
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Undergraduate students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
If you would like to see all the policies relevant to Learning and Teaching visit Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central).
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/getting-started/student-conduct
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.
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 improve your marks and take control of your study.
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
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.
Our postgraduates will demonstrate a high standard of discernment and common sense in their professional and personal judgment. They will have the ability to make informed choices and decisions that reflect both the nature of their professional work and their personal perspectives.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Our postgraduates will be able to demonstrate a significantly enhanced depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content knowledge in their chosen fields.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Our postgraduates will be capable of utilising and reflecting on prior knowledge and experience, of applying higher level critical thinking skills, and of integrating and synthesising learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments. A characteristic of this form of thinking is the generation of new, professionally oriented knowledge through personal or group-based critique of practice and theory.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Our postgraduates will be capable of systematic enquiry; able to use research skills to create new knowledge that can be applied to real world issues, or contribute to a field of study or practice to enhance society. They will be capable of creative questioning, problem finding and problem solving.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Our postgraduates will be able to communicate effectively and convey their views to different social, cultural, and professional audiences. They will be able to use a variety of technologically supported media to communicate with empathy using a range of written, spoken or visual formats.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Our postgraduates will be ethically aware and capable of confident transformative action in relation to their professional responsibilities and the wider community. They will have a sense of connectedness with others and country and have a sense of mutual obligation. They will be able to appreciate the impact of their professional roles for social justice and inclusion related to national and global issues
This graduate capability is supported by: