TCHE2402

Method 2 Study: Assessment, Reporting

and Evaluation

Semester 1, 2016
Bundoora Campus

Course Guide

Program: Master of Teaching Practice (Secondary

Education)
Portfolio: Design and Social Context
School of Education
RMIT University
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 COURSE OVERVIEW

College Design and Social Context

School Education

Course Code and Title TCHE2402 Method 2 Study: Assessment, Reporting and Evaluation

Campus Bundoora

Learning Mode Blended

Career Postgraduate

Credit Points 12

Name(s) of staff Course Coordinator: Dr Seth Brown

responsible for course
development

Teacher guided hours Equivalent to 30 hours

Learner directed hours Equivalent to 60 hours

National Graduate 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5
Teacher Standards
(AITSL/VIT)

AQF Learning Outcomes K1, S1, S5

(Level 7 B.Ed Level 9
Masters)
None
and Assumed
Knowledge and
Capabilities

Course Description In this course you will explore relevant and contemporary educational ideas which you will
apply to your discipline pertinent to pedagogy, assessment and reporting. Students will
critically reflect on the development and implementation of pedagogy, assessment and
reporting, including current theories and classroom approaches.

Objectives/Learning Course Learning Outcomes National Graduate

Outcomes/Capability Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to: Teaching Standards
Development
1. Explore and analyse relevant and contemporary education 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.2, 5.1,
ideas relating to assessment, reporting and evaluation 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5

2. Critically reflect on current theories and classroom 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.6, 3.1,
approaches to relevant to your discipline in relation to the 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 4.1,
themes considered in this course 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5

3. Apply assessment knowledge and reporting skills in your 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.6, 3.1,
teaching practice 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6,
4.1, 5.1, 5.2, 5.5

Overview of Learning You will be engaged in learning that involves a range of activities both face to face and online
Activities such as lectures, tutorials, group and class discussion, group activities and individual research.

Learning resources There is no prescribed text for this course. RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for
learning in this course through our online systems. A list of recommended learning resources
will be provided by your lecturer, including books, journal articles and web resources. You will
also be expected to seek further resources relevant to the focus of your own learning.

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 Assessment tasks There are two assessment tasks (weighted 50% and 50%) Course Outcomes
Assessed

Assessment Task 1: Professional Learning Activity, equivalent to 1,2,3

2000 words, 50%
Part 1: Prepare and deliver a professional learning activity to your
peers in relation to a particular assessment or reporting policy or
strategy.
Part 2: Reflect on this experience and document your professional
learning activity in a form that might be useful for others to
implement taking into account any feedback from your peers. This
should include a summary of relevant literature and reference any
artefacts/sources used in the learning activity.

Assessment Task 2: Curriculum unit, equivalent to 2000 words, 50% 1,2,3

Part 1: Design a curriculum unit overview in your discipline area
equating to 8---12 lessons over a 4 week period (maximum 1500
words). Your overview will indicate an understanding of a variety of
assessment strategies (including formal, informal, diagnostic,
formative and summative approaches) and how these might be used
to inform and modify learning and teaching practices in response to
interpretation of student assessment data
Part 2: Write a justification for your proposed assessment practices
drawing on relevant literature. This should also demonstrate an
understanding of the importance of providing timely feedback to
students.

HOW THIS COURSE WILL RUN

Welcome to the course. This course endeavours to assist you in becoming a specialist
teacher in one of your two particular method disciplines. Given that we offer a large number
of specialism areas within this course, it will be delivered quite differently from other courses
in this Masters program.
 SPECIALISM ASSESSMENT TASKS
Each specialism has a specialist focus and as such will have specific instructions and a more detailed
description for the two assessment tasks that are listed above. Please refer to your specialism
Blackboard site for this information. However, all specialisms in this course, will have common
assessment criteria, due dates and use the following marking rubrics.
AT 1 Professional Learning Activity, equivalent to 2000 words, 50% DUE Monday 11 April,
11.55 pm.
Assessment Marking Criteria (columns 1-6 represent the marking allocation for each
criterion)
Criterion 1 2 3 4 5 6
Part 1 Peer professional learning activity
Clear description and presentation of the professional learning
activity on an assessment or reporting policy or strategy.
Rationale that provides strong support and arguments for the
validity/value of your assessment or reporting policy or strategy.
Engagement with appropriate research literature and sources in both
the activity and its rationale.
Part 2 Reflection and documentation of professional learning activity
Thoughtful reflection and elaboration on your peer professional
learning activity, highlighting what you have learned from the
experience.
Summary of relevant literature, references and/or other
artefacts/sources that have informed/shaped your professional
learning activity.
Clear presentation and documentation of your professional learning
activity in a form that might be useful for others to implement, taking
into account any feedback from your peers.
Overall presentation
Appropriate presentation, layout, grammatical structure and
referencing using APA (6th edition) style.
Specialism Specific Criteria
Specialism Criterion 1 refer to your Specialism folder for your
specific criteria.
Specialism Criterion 2 refer to your Specialism folder for your
specific criteria.
Total Marks /50
AT 2 Curriculum Unit, equivalent to 2000 words, 50% DUE Monday 23 May, 11.55 pm.
Assessment Marking Criteria (columns 1-6 represent the marking allocation for each
criterion)
Criterion 1 2 3 4 5 6
Part 1 Curriculum unit overview
Clear description and presentation of the curriculum overview,
including outlines of each lesson and the assessment strategies.
Appropriateness and variety of assessment strategies that support
the sequenced teaching activities.
Depth of understanding of various assessment strategies and how
these inform or modify learning and teaching practices in response
to interpretation of student assessment data.
Part 2 Justification of proposed assessment practices
Depth and rigor of your justification for your proposed assessment
practices, describing clear argumentation for each.
Demonstration of knowledge between assessment strategies and
evaluating student learning.
Demonstrated understanding of the importance of providing timely
feedback to students.
Overall presentation
Evidence and use of appropriate research literature and sources in
both parts.
Appropriate presentation, layout, grammatical structure and
referencing using APA6th style.
Specialism Specific Criteria
Specialism Criterion 1 refer to your Specialism folder for your
specific criteria.
Specialism Criterion 2 refer to your Specialism folder for your
specific criteria.
Total Marks /50

Submission of Assessment Tasks

Please note that ALL assessment tasks MUST be submitted online through your specialism
Blackboard site on or before the Due Date. Hand submitted, hard copies are NOT preferred
and will NOT be accepted (unless they have an accompanying cover sheet and are submitted
directly to your tutor personally. Please note that your tutor most likely will NOT have a
staff pigeon hole nor office). Artefacts (as in physical objects, pieces of artwork) that are a
component of your task can be submitted in person but you must have express permission from
your tutor and they MUST be accompanied with ALL AND ANY component of written work
through the specialism Blackboard site.

Due dates are common to everyone enrolled in this course and do not differ between specialisms.
Due dates are strictly enforced and late penalties will (see Assignment submission, Extension and
Special Consideration sections belo
 SPECIALISM (WEEKLY) SCHEDULES

Each specialisms tutor will provide his/her own (weekly) schedule of topics on the specialisms own
Blackboard site. This will be available from the beginning of the semester. The mode and delivery of
such will be outlined on your specialism Blackboard site and through the Student Timetable
System.

RESOURCES

Prescribed text:
There is no prescribed text for this course. However, relevant resources will be available to you on
your specialism Blackboard site, or through the RMIT library.

Prescribed text:
A range of resources will be available on the Learning Hub (Blackboard RMIT website) over the
duration of the course, including detailed criteria and templates for the assessment tasks, workshop
summaries, on-line discussions, and other support information including links to useful resources on
the Internet.

SUPPORT SERVICES FOR STUDENTS

Study and Learning Centre: [Bundoora West Campus Ph: 9925 7525]
http://www1.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre

International Student Support: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/internationalsupport

RMIT University Library: http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/

Education Liaison Librarian: June Frost june.frost@rmit.edu.au

Tel: 9925 6576

Learning Lab: https://emedia.rmit.edu.au/learninglab/

The Learning Lab is an excellent resource that offers on-line help with writing and maths for RMIT
students.

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 OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION
Extensions

Extension of time for assessment tasks may be granted where circumstances beyond your control have
prevented submission by the published due date. An application for extension of time must be lodged with your
tutor or the course coordinator, preferably prior to, but no later than one working day before the due date for
submission. The application form provided by the University must be used. Supporting evidence must be
supplied with your application.

An extension of up to seven calendar days may be granted if good reason can be demonstrated according to the
eligibility criteria specified in University Policy. Grounds normally considered for extension include serious illness
or psychological condition, loss or bereavement, and hardship/trauma. You will be notified within no more than
2 working days of the date of lodgement as to whether the extension has been granted.

Work submitted within 7 calendar days of a due (or an approved amended due) date may be accepted in
exceptional circumstances but will only be assessed as Pass (50%) or Fail. Work submitted beyond 7 calendar
days of a due date will not be accepted or assessed.

Extensions beyond seven calendar days are not granted by tutors or the School. To apply for an extension of
time greater than 7 calendar days students must lodge an application for Special Consideration.

Extension of Time Policy: www.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension

Extension Application Form: http://mams.rmit.edu.au/seca86tti4g4z.pdf

Special Consideration

Students seeking an extension of more than 7 calendar days (from the original due date) must lodge an
Application for Special Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably
prior to, but no later than 2 working days after the official due date. Late applications will only be accepted in
exceptional circumstances.

An application for Special Consideration must be lodged Online or at The Hub. The application must be
accompanied by documentary evidence. Applications made on medical or psychological grounds must include a
completed Impact Assessment Statement from a relevant qualified practitioner, registered with a recognised
body, for example a doctor, psychologist, psychiatrist or social worker.

An expert panel convened by the Academic Registrar will consider applications for Special Consideration.
Applications will be considered on the basis of the impact the documented incident is perceived to have had on
your academic performance. The expert panel will consult with a relevant Program Coordinator where academic
advice is deemed to be required. A decision on the outcome of the application will be made within 10 working
days.

Special Consideration Information: www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration

Online Application Process & Advice: www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qa5rg0fg3y5l1
Special Consideration Application Form: http://mams.rmit.edu.au/8a5dgcaqvaes1.pdf

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Assignment Submission

Assignments can be submitted either by e-Submission through Blackboard or Hard Copy Submission. You will be
informed by your lecturer/tutor which method is preferred.

When you submit work electronically for assessment you are required to do so from a secure RMIT account. You
will be directed to the Assessment declaration website where you will be required to click through this website,
declaring authorship of the work. e-Submission does not require the submission of a separate cover sheet.

When submitting a hard copy for assessment, you are to attach a Cover Sheet to the submitted work. All details
on the cover sheet are to be completed. You may use the RMIT University Cover Sheet that can be downloaded
from: www.rmit.edu.au/students/forms/assessment
You (or each member of your group) must sign the declaration at the bottom of the cover sheet in accordance
with the policy on Academic Integrity outlined below. Assignments where the declaration is not signed will not
be assessed.

Assignments should be handed in during class time or at a time and place advised by the lecturer/tutor. If the
above is not possible due to exceptional circumstances, then you may go to the Program Administrator on your
campus to submit the assignment. For example, at the Bundoora campus you may go to the Program
Administration Office (Room 220.02.44); at the Brunswick campus you may go to your relevant Program
Administrator (in Building 514 Level 2).

Referencing

A reference list and (if required) a bibliography of resources is to be included with each item of assessment. APA
style must be used for all referencing. Footnotes or endnotes can be used but these do not replace a reference
list.

A guide to referencing and a link to information about the APA Referencing Style can be accessed via the RMIT
Library: www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=8rwjnkcmfoeez

Student Charter

The Student Charters principles and structure reflect RMITs core values. The Student Charter recognises and
reflects the complex and diverse nature of the University and its community. It provides an overview of key
responsibilities of RMIT students to ensure a successful experience of university life. The charter can be
accessed at: www.rmit.edu.au/about/our-education/supporting-learning-and-teaching/student-charter/

Appeals against Assessment

If you believe you have grounds for review, for Stage One of the appeals process you must seek a review from
the Course Coordinator within 5 working days after the publication of the result. The review must be submitted
through email.

Please consult the Assessment: Conduct of Assessment and Appeals policy for guidance and procedures (section
4): www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=ikqkqdh2zf5n1

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Academic Integrity

Academic integrity means honesty and responsibility in scholarship through respecting the work of others whilst
having the freedom to build new insights, new knowledge and ideas. RMIT University upholds the values of
academic integrity as fundamental to the scholarship undertaken by all members of its community. Further
information on academic integrity at RMIT can be found on the University website:
www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity

Plagiarism and Collusion and Student Discipline

Plagiarism is the presentation of the work, idea or creation of another person as though it is your own.
Plagiarised material can be drawn from and presented in written, graphic and visual form, including electronic
data, and oral presentations. Plagiarism also occurs when the origin of the material used is not appropriately
cited. Plagiarism is not acceptable.

Collusion (or unauthorised collaboration) constitutes joint effort between students or others, in preparing
material submitted for assessment, except where this has been approved by the coordinator of the course.

You are responsible for ensuring that your work is kept in a secure place. It is also a disciplinary offence for you
to allow your work to be plagiarised by another student.

Should staff detect plagiarism or collusion in any assessment it will be regarded as a serious matter and dealt
with according to School of Education, Design and Social Context College and RMIT University policy and student
discipline regulations.

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism Procedure: www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=sg4yfqzod48g1

RMIT Statute No. 1: www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=2z9jz5794qndz

Student Academic Progress

Academic Progress Policy provides the opportunity for the School to monitor your progress through the program
to ensure you have access to appropriate support for timely completion of the program. The policy also outlines
the process for identifying unsatisfactory academic progress. Course Assessment Committees and Program
Assessment Boards are responsible for management of academic standards through implementing the Academic
Progress Policy and Procedures.

Unsatisfactory academic progress includes, but is not limited to, failing 50% or more of an enrolled course load
in a semester, failing the same course more than once, and failing or demonstrating unsafe practice, or
performing in a manner deemed professionally unacceptable in a professional experience course.

Academic Progress Procedure: www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=vj2g89cve4uj1

Course Assessment Committees & Program Assessment Boards Procedure:
www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=q3dve00vnuix1

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