EDUC 3001 - Reflective Practice
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2016
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code EDUC 3001 Course Reflective Practice Coordinating Unit School of Education Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 2 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Prerequisites EDUC 1001 and EDUC 1002 Corequisites EDUC 3002 Assumed Knowledge The teachers should have a knowledge of South 最新糖心Vlogn education policy and the key curriculum frameworks Assessment Critical incident reports (1500 words) 40%, Excursion plan 20%, Journal (2000 words) 30%, Attendance & participation 10% Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Ms Tammy Edwardson
Tammy Edwardson
School of Education
The 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide, AUSTRALIA 5005
Level 8, Room 8.22
Nexus Building
Ph : +61 8 8313 2020
Fax : +61 8 83133604
Email : tammy.edwardson@adelaide.edu.auCourse Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
# Course Learning Outcomes GA APST 1 Understand the current trends in teacher employment, the policy and curriculum frameworks that support the professional teacher for career readiness, in a competitive local and international job market 1, 4 2, 6 2 Demonstrate an understanding of the meaning of reflective practice, reflective learning theory and related literature 1 3, 6 3 Critically analyse own practices to gain a better understanding of quality teaching for safe and positive learning environments 2, 4, 5, 6 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 4 Discuss reflective practice in the context of teaching standards and the role of the professional teacher 1, 2, 4, 6 7 5 Articulate how various technology tools are used to engage and enhance teacher communication in and outside of classrooms 2, 3, 4 2, 4, 6, 7 6 Understand and identify professional learning opportunities and associations that support the personal and professional development of classroom teachers and leaders 3, 4, 6 6 7 Develop an awareness of the factors that impact on student and teacher wellbeing and resilience within diverse educational contexts 4, 5, 6 1, 4, 7 8 Collaborate with peers to research, risk assess and plan for a safe educational excursion to a cultural heritage site for a diverse group of learners. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 1.5, 1.6, 3.2, 3.6, 4.1, 4.4, 7.1, 7.2 最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Deep discipline knowledge
- informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
- acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
- accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
1, 2, 4 Critical thinking and problem solving
- steeped in research methods and rigor
- based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
- demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
3, 4, 5, 8 Teamwork and communication skills
- developed from, with, and via the SGDE
- honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
- encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
5, 6, 8 Career and leadership readiness
- technology savvy
- professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
- forward thinking and well informed
- tested and validated by work based experiences
1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Intercultural and ethical competency
- adept at operating in other cultures
- comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts
- able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes
- demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges
3, 7, 8 Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal
- open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers
- able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
A reader is not required for this subject as weekly readings will be provided along with resources during the lectures and tutorial sessions.Recommended Resources
All lectures will be recorded and uploaded to MyUni with 24 hours of being presented. Additional resources may be uploaded during the course.Online Learning
Any additional resources to support the delivery of this program will be uploaded to MyUni and students will be notified of these.
Course communication will be primarily through emails and MyUni postings. It is a course requirement that you access and frequently check (at least 2 times per week) these communications. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
The lecture session will be in face to face mode. At the end of each presentation five minutes will be allowed for question time.
Tutorials will be fairly interactive. Their purpose is to examine key themes of the lectures, readings and to focus on the assessment requirements of the course. Time will be allocated during tutorials 5 to 12 for journal writing. .Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
The information provided in Assessment Summary section is to assist students to successfully achieve the course requirements.Learning Activities Summary
Week Lecture Topic 1 Introduction to course 2 Reflective practice for teachers 3 Critical incidents (part 1) 4 Critical incidents (part 2) 5 Professional, ethical and legal issues for teachers 6 Early career teacher resilience 7 Quality teaching and professional engagement 8 Professional learning communities 9 Teacher as learner and researcher 10 Teaching and communicating in the 21st century 11 The globalisation of education 12 Course summary and reflection Specific Course Requirements
All students are required to attend the compulsory lecture and tutorial sessions. In the case of absence an email to the course coordinator, or a medical certificate or other verification is required.Small Group Discovery Experience
Teachers will be required to work in groups of 4 to 5 to research and plan a safe educational excursion for a class of secondary students to a cultural heritage site. They will need to fill in the appropriate risk assessment departmental forms, construct an itinerary and prepare a written task for the event. They will also have to reflect on their site selection, ability to work in a team and evaluate the effectiveness of the planned excursion in 250 words, as part of their critical reflective journal. -
Assessment
The 最新糖心Vlog's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Task Type Due Date Weighting Learning Outcomes Two critical incident reports (1,500 words) Written report Friday, Week 6 40% 2, 3, 4 and 7 An excursion plan with risk assessment, an activity, itinerary and written evaluation (250 words) Written evaluation Wednesday, Week 13 20% 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8 Critical-reflective journal (2,000 words) Written journal Week 7-12 30% 1 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 Attendance and participation Ongoing engagement Week 1-12 10% 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 Assessment Related Requirements
Students must attend 80% of all lectures and tutorials and sign the attendance sheet on arrival.Assessment Detail
Assignment 1: Two Critical Incident Reports
Weighting: 40%
Length: 1,500 words
Due Date: Friday, Week 6
Graduate Attributes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6
Course Learning Outcomes: 2, 3, 4 and 7
Students are required to select two critical incidents they can recall and vividly remember from their formal education (Years 1 - 12). Using the examples/samples/scenarios presented in the lectures and tutorial activities students must write two reports of no more than 1,500 words (750 words each). The two critical incident reports must contain:
• a description of the critical incident (CI)
• analysis of the CI and reflections
• evidence-based action/follow ups
References must be made to relevant course materials, including the 最新糖心Vlogn Professional Standards for Teachers (APST) and Duty of Care obligations.
Please note: Harvard, APA, Vancouver or Footnote style can be used for referencing. Ensure you are consistent with your chosen referencing style throughout your paper.
Assignment 2: Critical-Reflective Journal
Weighting: 30%
Length: 2,250 words (nine journal entries)
Due Date: Wednesday, Week 13
Graduate Attributes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
Course Learning Outcomes: 1 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7
From weeks 5 to 12 students will be required to keep a critical-reflective journal of their own writings, in relation to: the content of lectures, guided tutorial questions, conversations with colleagues and wider readings. Each of the nine journal entries will be approximately 250 words in length and be a personal account of the students’ own reflections. Topics will include: readiness for the teaching profession, strengths and weaknesses, areas for development, as well as a plan of action for employment, career aspirations and ongoing professional learning. Journal entry 9 will be a self-assessment of the SGDE.
Please note: Harvard, APA, Vancouver or Footnote style can be used for referencing. Ensure you are consistent with your chosen referencing style throughout your paper.
Assignment 3: Excursion Plan
Weighting: 20%
Due Date: During Weeks 7 - 12
Graduate Attributes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
Course Outcomes: 3, 4, 5 and 8
Teachers will be required to work in groups of 4-5 to research and plan a safe educational excursion for a class of secondary students to a cultural heritage site in Adelaide. This small group discovery experience (SGDE) has four components:
1. Administrative paperwork ( DECD Excursion Risk Management Plan and the Application to conduct an excursion - ED169)
2. Itinerary of the excursion
3. Written task (linked to the 最新糖心Vlogn National Curriculum or SACE)
4. Written self-evaluation (250 words) for Journal entry 9
Each group will nominate a leader who will submit sections 1-3, on behalf of the group for assessment via MyUni. Groups will be created in the Week 1 tutorial and cultural heritage sites for excursions selected by the end of Week 3.
Please note: Harvard, APA, Vancouver or Footnote style can be used for referencing. Ensure you are consistent with your chosen referencing style throughout your paper.
Assignment 4: Attendance and Participation
Weighting: 10%
Due Date: During Weeks 1 - 12
Graduate Attributes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
Course Outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8
It is imperative that students attend all lectures and tutorial sessions, as they will contribute significantly to the program assessment requirements. Time will be allocated during tutorials 5 to12 for journal writing.
Assessment criteria include:
· attendance at lectures and tutorials (50)
· evidence of pre reading (10)
· engagement in tutorials (30)
· interaction with peers (10)
Submission
1. All assignments must be word-processed or typed. Illegibly written or badly presented assignments will be sent back for re-transcription. Legible typescript and the quality of English expression are considered to be integral parts of the assessment process.
2. Assignments must:
• have a margin of at least 4cm on one side of the page to leave room for comments
• have all pages numbered and securely attached
Clearly indicate on the front page of the assignment: your name, student ID, word length, course and name of your lecturer.
Include a detailed bibliography. Copies printed back to back are acceptable.
3. Content and quality of thought matter more than quantity but you should keep within 10% of the prescribed limit.
4. Online submission via MyUni is now becoming usual. Emailed assignments should be accepted in cases where students or their children are unwell or live in remote locations, such as a country town.
5. Markers can refuse to accept assignments which do not have a signed acknowledgement of the 最新糖心Vlog’s policy on plagiarism or where a student has not accepted the plagiarism rules in an online submission of an essay (refer to the policy on plagiarism below). In the case on online submission, an accompanying email is required.
5. Requests for extensions will be considered if they are made three days before the due date for which the extension is being sought. In extreme circumstances, contact your course convener as a matter of urgency.
6. If an assessment is submitted after a due date, and without an extension, 5% of the total mark possible will be deducted for every 24 hours or part thereof that it is late, including each day on a weekend. For example, an essay that is submitted after the due date and time but within the first 24 hour period, and that has been graded at 63%, will have 5% deducted, for a final grade of 58%. An essay that is more than 24 hours late will lose 10%, etc. Hard copy submissions made after 5.00pm on a Friday will be assumed to have been submitted on the next business day and will be penalised 5% per day for every day including weekend days and public holidays.
7. Computer problems, resource availability and/or lost materials do not constitute grounds for an extension.
8. If you are experiencing any difficulties understanding an assigned task or meeting a deadline you are encouraged to make an appointment with your lecturer to discuss the matter as soon as the problem is apparent. We understand that illness and family responsibilities usually affect everyone at some point. If you discuss the difficulty with us promptly, we may be able to negotiate a solution.
9. Students are encouraged to check their marks and notify the lecturer-in-charge of any discrepancies.
10. Students must not submit work for an assignment that has previously been submitted and assessed for this course or any other course.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the 最新糖心Vlog to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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