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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.
In this unit, students will be inspired to make a difference by engaging with local communities in a service learning experience. Service learning is where students undertake work in an off-campus or virtual environment which is focused on applying employability skills to meet a community need, supervised by an industry or community-based professional. Service Learning may be undertaken in a range of different learning environments in the community, including public, private or not-for-profit organisations. This unit encourages students to be active in the learning process, setting goals for their experience and critically reflecting on its outcomes. The unit will enable students to develop a broad range of employability skills that will enhance their graduate capabilities and sense of civic responsibility. It will also develop their understanding of social issues and the contribution of individuals to the broader community. The expectation is the service learning experience will be mutually beneficial for both student and host, strengthening communities with activities that promote social and environmental responsibility. Organisations that host students may be secured through the university, or as a result of pre-approved contacts developed by the student. Students will not be paid for the work they undertake. Enrolment into this unit is by application ONLY. Students are required to submit a current resume, a statement addressing their suitability and may be required to attend an interview.
Winter School: Students enrolled in winter semester may be required to source their own work placement opportunity.
Student must have completed a minimum of 60 credit points.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 1 x 2 hour seminar | Not Offered | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Students will undertake, and be assessed on, authentic activities through engagement with industry and community partners.
Work done in an actual workplace in which the student applies discipline-specific knowledge and skills, supervised by an industry professional separate from an ECU campus or location.
The unit is designed to enable community engagement and active citizenship through completion of a service learning experience. Students are required to complete a minimum of 80 hours of service-learning in an approved environment, such as public, private or not-for-profit organisations. Students will be required to participate in an induction session on the requirements and procedures for completing a service learning experience, including documentation and risk management compliance. Students may also be required to attend two additional sessions during semester for feedback and debriefing purposes. Online options may be available for students not based in Metro Perth. Students will need to maintain regular email contact and attend face-to-face and/or telephone meetings with the Unit Coordinator/Lecturer as required. Students will be expected to effectively perform in the community to meet the needs of their host, as well as complete the units' assessment requirements. Students are expected to demonstrate a sound work ethic and civic responsibility during their service-learning experience. Host supervisors and the unit coordinator will liaise regarding student progress towards achieving learning outcomes during the service-learning period.
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 School Progression Panel.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Report | Service-Learning Plan | 40% |
| Review | Service-Learning Report | 60% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Report | Service-Learning Plan | 40% |
| Review | Service-Learning Report | 60% |
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.
In this unit, students will be inspired to make a difference by engaging with local communities in a service learning experience. Service learning is where students undertake work in an off-campus or virtual environment which is focused on applying employability skills to meet a community need, supervised by an industry or community-based professional. Service Learning may be undertaken in a range of different learning environments in the community, including public, private or not-for-profit organisations. This unit encourages students to be active in the learning process, setting goals for their experience and critically reflecting on its outcomes. The unit will enable students to develop a broad range of employability skills that will enhance their graduate capabilities and sense of civic responsibility. It will also develop their understanding of social issues and the contribution of individuals to the broader community. The expectation is the service learning experience will be mutually beneficial for both student and host, strengthening communities with activities that promote social and environmental responsibility. Organisations that host students may be secured through the university, or as a result of pre-approved contacts developed by the student. Students will not be paid for the work they undertake. Enrolment into this unit is by application ONLY. Students are required to submit a current resume, a statement addressing their suitability and may be required to attend an interview.
Winter School: Students enrolled in winter semester may be required to source their own work placement opportunity.
Student must have completed a minimum of 60 credit points.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 1 x 2 hour seminar | Not Offered | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Students will undertake, and be assessed on, authentic activities through engagement with industry and community partners.
Work done in an actual workplace in which the student applies discipline-specific knowledge and skills, supervised by an industry professional separate from an ECU campus or location.
The unit is designed to enable community engagement and active citizenship through completion of a service learning experience. Students are required to complete a minimum of 80 hours of service-learning in an approved environment, such as public, private or not-for-profit organisations. Students will be required to participate in an induction session on the requirements and procedures for completing a service learning experience, including documentation and risk management compliance. Students may also be required to attend two additional sessions during semester for feedback and debriefing purposes. Online options may be available for students not based in Metro Perth. Students will need to maintain regular email contact and attend face-to-face and/or telephone meetings with the Unit Coordinator/Lecturer as required. Students will be expected to effectively perform in the community to meet the needs of their host, as well as complete the units' assessment requirements. Students are expected to demonstrate a sound work ethic and civic responsibility during their service-learning experience. Host supervisors and the unit coordinator will liaise regarding student progress towards achieving learning outcomes during the service-learning period.
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 School Progression Panel.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Report | Service-Learning Plan | 40% |
| Review | Service-Learning Report | 60% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Report | Service-Learning Plan | 40% |
| Review | Service-Learning Report | 60% |
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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