Course Title: Investigate contemporary issues in teaching
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2023
Course Code: TCHE5955
Course Title: Investigate contemporary issues in teaching
School: 535T Social Care and Health
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5422 - Diploma of Teacher Education Preparation
Course Contact: Jacqui Cheng
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99254918
Course Contact Email: jacqueline.cheng@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 80
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge to investigate the teaching environment and contemporary issues that impact on teaching and teachers. This unit applies to learners who need to develop their knowledge of the education environment in preparation for entry into and participation in an undergraduate teacher education course Assessment for this course
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
VU23211 Investigate contemporary issues in teaching |
Element: |
1. Examine external views of teaching and teachers |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Examine own experiences of teachers and their teaching |
Element: |
2. Investigate internal expectations of teaching and teachers |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Examine the role of the educational leader in managing the |
Element: |
3. Examine student centred educational policy and practice |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Identify major student centred educational policies |
Element: |
4. Investigate the major social issues impacting education |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Examine the impact of changing family demographics on |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements
Details of Learning Activities
This unit is part of the Diploma of Teacher Education Preparation. Your program consists of face to face and potentially
remote/online classes, unsupervised Directed Study and you are required to participate in compulsory work placement. It is strongly advised you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.
- The student learning experience will be facilitated through participation in a range of activities:
- Group discussion
- Research assignments
- Guest speakers
- Oral and/or written questions on "What if?" scenarios
- Realistic simulations and role play
- Practical demonstrations and direct observation of actual work and simulated work practice
- Oral presentations
- Individual and group projects - Completing the projects will include negotiated independent study time and practical work relevant to the unit of competency.
Teaching Schedule
Please note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources. Should the teaching schedule change students will be advised via CANVAS.
Library Orientation & an RMIT Online Systems Information Session will be scheduled during the first two weeks of your program. Information about student services, rights and responsibilities is contained in your student portal https://www.rmit.edu.au/students
Semester 1 Dates: Monday 10 July to Friday 3 November 2023
Mid Semester break – 28 August - 4 September
Public Holidays: Melbourne Cup Day: Tuesday 7 November/AFL Grand Final September 29
| Week | Topic/ Learning activities | Assessment |
| Week 1 |
Unit Overview/Introduction
Examine own expectations of teaching & teachers |
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| Week 2 | MySchool website |
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| Week 3 |
Role of educational leader & others in the environment
Analysis of stakeholders |
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Week 4 |
VIT Code of Conduct |
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| Week 5 |
Ethical conduct |
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| Week 6 |
Child Safe Schools |
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Week 7 |
DET policies Ethical Investigation |
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Week 8 |
Ethical Investigation Revision AT1 |
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Week 9 |
Student Centred Learning |
Assessment One due – Ethics in Education |
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Week 10 |
Bullying In Schools |
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| Week 11 |
Policies & frameworks for student safety Cultural Safety |
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| Week 12 |
Cultural Safety
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| Week 13 |
EAL & LGBTI students |
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| Week 14 |
Assessment preparation |
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| Week 15 |
Assessment preparation |
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| Week 16 |
Assessment preparation |
Assessment Two due - Report |
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Week 17 |
Assessment Feedback & Unit reflection |
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Week 18 |
Assessment Feedback & Unit reflection and resubmissions |
Resubmissions and results |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:
The Learning Lab
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab
The Study Support Hub
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub
English for UNI workshops
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/workshops/english-uni-workshops
TEXTS AND EQUIPMENT
There are no set texts in this course. RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through handouts, our online systems and access to facilities and relevant software. You will also have access to the library resources. It is recommended that you bring:
• Laptop connected to RMIT OneDrive
• Headphones
Overview of Assessment
This unit is part of an integrated program. You must demonstrate critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit.
Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks. You may be assessed by:
• Oral or written questioning
• oral presentations
• Assignments and projects
• Direct observation of actual work practice
Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions, through individual and group feedback on practical exercises and by individual consultation.
If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program manager or the Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.
Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on Canvas.
Assessment Tasks
Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency. To be assessed as Competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard expected in the workplace.
To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.
You should refer to the assessment brief which is available through Canvas for full assessment criteria and due dates
Assessment Task 1: Ethics in Education Due: Week 9
Assessment Task 2: Report on Bullying of Minority Students DUE: Week 16
Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:
CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did not Submit for Assessment
All Assessment tasks should be submitted by the due date. If an extension is required, please contact your teacher and/or Coordinator before the due date.
All assessment tasks including electronically recorded student work will be kept by the University for student feedback and to meet government requirements.
Resubmissions:
If you are found to be Not Yet Competent in a Course Assessment Task you may be allowed one resubmission only. Your teacher will provide feedback regarding what you need to do to improve and will set a new deadline for the resubmission
This unit will be graded after the determination of competency using approved grading rubrics developed in consultation with other Institutes. Each student will be graded on Language and Literacy, Numeracy and/or academic skills as appropriate within the unit. Grading in this unit is a requirement of the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration of Initial Teacher Education Preparation (ITE) programs.
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency and with the critical aspects of assessment for each unit. These mapping documents are available through Program Administration if required.
Other Information
Attendance:
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises
It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.
Information about your course:
You can access ‘my course’ through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/my-course
Assessment:
Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (eg. applying for an extension of time):
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/my-course/assessment-results
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/my-course/assessment-results/academic-integrity
Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:
Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/my-course/enrolment/apply-for-credit
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