School: Education
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.
Please note that given the circumstances of COVID-19, there may be some modifications to the assessment schedule promoted in Handbook for Semester 1 2020 Units. Students will be notified of all approved modifications by Unit Coordinators via email and Unit Blackboard sites. Where changes have been made, these are designed to ensure that you still meet the unit learning outcomes in the context of our adjusted teaching and learning arrangements.
Unit Title
Professional Learning 2Unit Code
EDU5222Year
2020Enrolment Period
1Version
4Credit Points
15Full Year Unit
N
Mode of Delivery
OnlineUnit Coordinator
Dr Hendrati NASTITI
Description
The unit requires students' commitment to and documentation of reflective practice and action research in their context as evidence of successful implementation of professional learning activities. Professional development themes are explored through participation in workshops, seminars and other professional learning programs. Completion of a reflective journal and assignments/papers related to the themes consolidate learning during the semester. Students and faculty will consult to design/select a coherent set of professional learning experiences to meet the students' professional and academic needs and the academic rigour of postgraduate study.
Non Standard Timetable Requirements
Students' engagement in and reflection on professional learning activities will be supported with on-line activities and resources.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
- Share findings of their reflective practice/research with colleagues at school, district or system levels.
- Undertake reflective practice and action research in their own professional setting.
- Use and apply a range of new pedagogies and information and communication technologies.
Unit Content
- Students will participate in a programme of coordinated professional learning activities and engage in reflection, writing journals and academic papers that make links between professional learning activities, theory and practice. The topics will reflect the contemporary professional development needs of teachers and educational professionals.
Learning Experience
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.
Additional Learning Experience Information
Students will be able to access a range of activities to complete EDU5222 including:Evaluation of practice and identification of professional learning needs.Participation in a program of professional learning.Reflection and journal writing.Writing academic papers to make links between professional learning, practice and theory. Students will select, from a menu of assessment formats, their own way of meeting the designated unit outcomes.In addition students will complete an academic paper and/or reflective journal to substantiate the impact of the professional learning on their practice.
Assessment
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.
ONLINE| Type | Description | Value |
|---|
| Assignment | Evidence of implementation of professional development activity incorporating a reflective journal | 40% |
| Report | Paper detailing the context of work undertaken, details of the action research process and implications for professional practice | 60% |
| | 50% |
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
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.
Academic Misconduct
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:
- plagiarism;
- unauthorised collaboration;
- cheating in examinations;
- theft of other students' work;
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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School: Education
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.
Please note that given the circumstances of COVID-19, there may be some modifications to the assessment schedule promoted in Handbook for this unit. All assessment changes will be published by 27 July 2020. All students are reminded to check handbook at the beginning of semester to ensure they have the correct outline.
Unit Title
Professional Learning 2Unit Code
EDU5222Year
2020Enrolment Period
2Version
4Credit Points
15Full Year Unit
N
Mode of Delivery
OnlineUnit Coordinator
Dr Hendrati NASTITI
Description
The unit requires students' commitment to and documentation of reflective practice and action research in their context as evidence of successful implementation of professional learning activities. Professional development themes are explored through participation in workshops, seminars and other professional learning programs. Completion of a reflective journal and assignments/papers related to the themes consolidate learning during the semester. Students and faculty will consult to design/select a coherent set of professional learning experiences to meet the students' professional and academic needs and the academic rigour of postgraduate study.
Non Standard Timetable Requirements
Students' engagement in and reflection on professional learning activities will be supported with on-line activities and resources.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
- Share findings of their reflective practice/research with colleagues at school, district or system levels.
- Undertake reflective practice and action research in their own professional setting.
- Use and apply a range of new pedagogies and information and communication technologies.
Unit Content
- Students will participate in a programme of coordinated professional learning activities and engage in reflection, writing journals and academic papers that make links between professional learning activities, theory and practice. The topics will reflect the contemporary professional development needs of teachers and educational professionals.
Learning Experience
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.
Additional Learning Experience Information
Students will be able to access a range of activities to complete EDU5222 including:Evaluation of practice and identification of professional learning needs.Participation in a program of professional learning.Reflection and journal writing.Writing academic papers to make links between professional learning, practice and theory. Students will select, from a menu of assessment formats, their own way of meeting the designated unit outcomes.In addition students will complete an academic paper and/or reflective journal to substantiate the impact of the professional learning on their practice.
Assessment
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.
ONLINE| Type | Description | Value |
|---|
| Assignment | Evidence of implementation of professional development activity incorporating a reflective journal | 40% |
| Report | Paper detailing the context of work undertaken, details of the action research process and implications for professional practice | 60% |
| | 50% |
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
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.
Academic Misconduct
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:
- plagiarism;
- unauthorised collaboration;
- cheating in examinations;
- theft of other students' work;
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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