EDUC 6532B - Senior English Curriculum & Methodology B
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2015
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code EDUC 6532B Course Senior English Curriculum & Methodology B Coordinating Unit School of Education Term Semester 2 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact 2 hours per week, in addition to a 2 hour common lecture focussing on Assessment and Reporting Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Prerequisites 6 semesters of English literature Restrictions Available to GradDipEd students only Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Ms Alison-Jane Hunter
Coordinator: Alison-Jane Hunter
Location: The School of Mechanical Engineering 324j
Telephone: 0416 767 893
email: alison-jane.hunter@adelaide.edu.auCourse Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
# On Successful completion of this course student will be able:
APST Standard
AQF7/8 GA Semester Two 1 Assemble a range of subject-appropriate resources, including online, that engage
a diversity of students in their learning.2.6 & 3.4 Application 2, 4, 5, 8 2 Develope a broad repertoire of subject-appropriate teaching and learning strategies, including use of ICT. 3.3 & 3.2 Skills 2,3,5 3 Demonstrate broad knowledge of strategies that can be used to evaluate teaching programs to improve student learning. 3.6 & 5.4 Knowledge 1, 2, 6 4 Identify and interpret student learning needs and design learning strategies so as to respond to student diversity. 5.1 & 5.2 Skill & Application 1, 2, 3, 4, 8 5 Formulate a range of feedback and assessment strategies, including informal and formal, diagnostic, formative and summative approaches to assess student learning in the subject area and for various curricula eg SACSA, SACE, ACARA, IB. 5.1,5.2,5.5 & 7.2 Knowledge, Skill & Application 1, 4, 5 6 Demonstrate understanding of assessment, moderation and its application to support consistent and comparable judgements of student learning. 5.3, 5.4 & 5.5 Knowledge 1,2 7 Demonstrate a commitment to work ethically and collaboratively so as to meet the professional expectations required of teachers 6.2, 6.3, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4 Knowledge, Skills & Application 3,4,8 8 Demonstrate communication skills to present a clear and coherent exposition of knowledge and ideas to a diverse range of students 3.5, 4.2, 5.5 Knowledge, Skills & Application 2,4 Note:
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (APST):
http://www.decd.sa.gov.au/hrdevelopment/pages/workforcedevelopment/Standards/?reFlag=1
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF):
http://www.aqf.edu.au/aqf/in-detail/aqf-levels/
Graduate Attributes: University of Adelaide Graduate Attributes:
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/learning/strategy/gradattributes/University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 3,4,5,6 The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 1,2,3,4,6,7 An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 2,4,7 Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 1,4,5,7,8 A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. 1,2,5 A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 3 An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities. 1,4,7 -
Learning Resources
Required Resources
Alison-Jane Hunter (2014) All New Great Ideas for the Middle School Classroom SAETA NorwoodRecommended Resources
Access to http://www.sace.sa.edu.au/web/english/ and other websites.Online Learning
Students will be advised viaMyUni as to the requirements.
The first assignment is online, via the discussion board.
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
There will be a 1 x 120 minute workshop for per week for this course. Students are expected to engage with MyUni for some online components, lecture information and readingsWorkload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
There are 2 hours’ contact time for eight weeks in semester two. Students should expect that an additional 6 - 7 hours will be required for preparation. At the peak time of assessment, students can expect an increased time commitment.Learning Activities Summary
Textbook: All New Great Ideas for the Middle School Classroom.Schedule Week 1 Debrief from prac
Think about strategies for developing content learning
New SACE requirements for 2016/17
Go through AssignmentsUsing assessment to enhance student engagement and self-perception. Week 2 Focus on building lessons around assessment
Focus on the differences between formative and summative assessmentUsing assessment to raise achievement
For each of these discussions, we will work with real samples of assignments and build marking and review strategies together.Week 3 First Group of Oral PresentationsCreating and applying rubrics Question and task setting to match Assessment in 11-12. Week 4 Second Group of Oral PresentationsPractice marking session
The importance of Pastoral Care in the mainstream classroom
Assignment 1: Create a Unit with all its parts, up to the assessment as per the Assignment powerpoint instructionsWorking with Gifted students: high concept learning.
Working with disengaged students: accessible learning.
Working with Double Exceptional students: increasing learning and engagement.Week 5 Third Group of Oral PresentationsKey markers: A+ and C- Week 6 Report Writing
Assignment 2 due. Essay on Assessment. All details are on the Assessment powerpointPastoral Care reports
Classroom/ subject reportsWeek 7 Playing with tasks.Varying assessment for the same task.Assessing real work Using a range of texts and creating a lively range of Units based on those units.
Focus on language based approaches.
More Unit creation: using your ingenuity.
Focus on Poetry.Week 8 Creating LAP Plans in the light of this semester’s learning Online task for bonus marks: create a 300 character report for a student in your class.Share on the discussion board for peer and tutor review Specific Course Requirements
There are no other anticipated requirements.
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Assessment
The University'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
The two tasks are mandatory. Attendance will cover 10% of the course mark, Assignment 1 is worth 30%. Assignment 2 is worth 60%. See: Assessment for Coursework Programs policyAssessment Related Requirements
Attendance at all classes on time is compulsory. 10% of the total course marks are allocated for attendance. Assignment 1 is 40% of the total marks. Assignment 2 is worth 50% of the total marks.Assessment Detail
Please see the Powerpoint on Assignmnets on MyUniSubmission
Assignment 1 is due as per the Oral Timetable in the Assignments Powerpoint
Assignment 2 is due by email on the Monday of Week 6, or before.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 Access Adelaide.
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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
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 University 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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Student Support
- Academic Integrity for Students
- Academic Support with Maths
- Academic Support with writing and study skills
- Careers Services
- International Student Support
- Library Services for Students
- LinkedIn Learning
- Student Life Counselling Support - Personal counselling for issues affecting study
- Students with a Disability - Alternative academic arrangements
- YouX Student Care - Advocacy, confidential counselling, welfare support and advice
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Policies & Guidelines
This section contains links to relevant assessment-related policies and guidelines - all university policies.
- Academic Credit Arrangements Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progress by Coursework Students Policy
- Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy
- Copyright Compliance Policy
- Coursework Academic Programs Policy
- Elder Conservatorium of Music Noise Management Plan
- Intellectual Property Policy
- IT Acceptable Use and Security Policy
- Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy
- Reasonable Adjustments to Learning, Teaching & Assessment for Students with a Disability Policy
- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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