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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
Teachers use a sophisticated set of communication skills and technologies to make learning engaging and valued. This unit explores a range of communication skills required both for university study and the teaching profession. The unit will focus on developing students literacy, inquiry and ICT skills through a study of topics related to current issues in Australian schools. Students literacy skills will be enhanced by investigating effective strategies for reading and text analysis, academic writing and public speaking. The unit also aims to develop students inquiry skills with a particular focus on sourcing, evaluating and critiquing physical and electronic resources. Students will work with ICT to explore ways of collaborating, communicating and connecting and also to develop an Electronic Portfolio (e-Portfolio) for recording and reflecting upon evidence of their educational progress, achievements and skills.
Unit was previously coded LAN1009, LAN1240, LIT1000
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 13 x 1 hour lecture | 13 x 1 hour lecture | Not Offered |
| Semester 1 | 13 x 2 hour tutorial | 13 x 2 hour tutorial | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.
A variety of suitable teaching and learning processes will be used during the unit: Lecture Workshop/seminar Blackboard documents and materials Collaborative group work and discussion Professional reading Independent study Student presentations Skill based workshops Use of multi-media technology
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | Artefacts | 60% |
| Report | Symposium - current issues in Australian Schools | 40% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | Artefacts | 60% |
| Report | Symposium - current issues in Australian schools | 40% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
Teachers use a sophisticated set of communication skills and technologies to make learning engaging and valued. This unit explores a range of communication skills required both for university study and the teaching profession. The unit will focus on developing students literacy, inquiry and ICT skills through a study of topics related to current issues in Australian schools. Students literacy skills will be enhanced by investigating effective strategies for reading and text analysis, academic writing and public speaking. The unit also aims to develop students inquiry skills with a particular focus on sourcing, evaluating and critiquing physical and electronic resources. Students will work with ICT to explore ways of collaborating, communicating and connecting and also to develop an Electronic Portfolio (e-Portfolio) for recording and reflecting upon evidence of their educational progress, achievements and skills.
Unit was previously coded LAN1009, LAN1240, LIT1000
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 13 x 1 hour lecture | 13 x 1 hour lecture | Not Offered |
| Semester 1 | 13 x 2 hour tutorial | 13 x 2 hour tutorial | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.
A variety of suitable teaching and learning processes will be used during the unit: Lecture Workshop/seminar Blackboard documents and materials Collaborative group work and discussion Professional reading Independent study Student presentations Skill based workshops Use of multi-media technology
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | Artefacts | 60% |
| Report | Symposium - current issues in Australian Schools | 40% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | Artefacts | 60% |
| Report | Symposium - current issues in Australian schools | 40% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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