FET5660 Professional Study
| Subject | Cat-nbr | Class | Term | Mode | Description | Units | Campus |
| FET | 5660 | 96219 | 3, 2009 | EXT | Professional Study | 1.00 | Toowoomba |
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| Academic group: | FOEDU |
| Academic org: | FOE003 |
| Student contribution band: | National Priority Teaching |
| ASCED code: | 070303 |
Contents
- Staffing
- Other requisites
- Rationale
- Synopsis
- Objectives
- Topics
- Texts
- Reference materials
- Student workload
- Assessment details
- Important assessment information
- Other requirements
- Production date
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STAFFING
Examiner: Marian LewisModerator: Dorothy Andrews
OTHER REQUISITES
State law in Queensland (Australia) requires that all adults working/undertaking professional experience/researching with children under the age of 18, in the state of Queensland are required to possess a current suitability card (Blue Card). (See "Other Requirements" for further information.) Also see: http://www.childcomm.qld.gov.au/employment/bluecard/informationSheets.html.RATIONALE
There are many potential areas of study and workplace professional activity which offer significant opportunities for learning appropriate to postgraduate education studies, but are not currently available in prepared formal courses. In recognition of this situation, this course is intended to enable students to undertake guided individual study of such an area or to gain credit recognition in their formal program of study, for appropriate demonstrated professional activity learning.
SYNOPSIS
This course is designed as a supervised independent study. This means that students working with a member of the academic staff are able to negotiate a course of study appropriate to their particular learning needs and interests. This course will operate on the basis of frequent individual consultation and feedback between the student and the staff member nominated as the study supervisor. Before enrolling in the course, students are advised to discuss the nature, processes and anticipated outcomes of the proposed study topic or activity with a Faculty member, who might act as their study supervisor. NOTE: Minimum enrolment numbers apply to this offering. Should enrolments not reach the minimum number required for on-campus study, students may be transferred to the EXT or WEB offering and advised of this change before semester commences.
OBJECTIVES
The course objectives define the student learning outcomes for a course. The assessment item(s) that may be used to assess student achievement of an objective are shown in parenthesis. On completion of this course students will be able to:
- 1.
- demonstrate the ability to locate, access, summarise and critically evaluate established theories and other creditable information relevant to specialised topic, issue or workplace challenge. (Final Report)
- 2.
- demonstrate the ability to interpret and synthesise such theories and information and / or reflect on their application to professional practices. (Final Report)
- 3.
- demonstrate an ability to communicate their interpretation and reflection in a form suitable for dissemination to their professional peers. (Final Report)
- 4.
- demonstrate competence in written language and scholarly writing including correct spelling, grammar, and bibliographic referencing. (Final Report)
TOPICS
| Description | Weighting (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Proposal |
20.00 |
| 2. | Completed project |
80.00 |
TEXT and MATERIALS required to be PURCHASED or accessed
ALL textbooks and materials are available for purchase from USQ BOOKSHOP (unless otherwise stated). Orders may be placed via secure internet, free fax 1800642453, phone 07 46312742 (within Australia), or mail. Overseas students should fax +61 7 46311743, or phone +61 7 46312742. For costs, further details, and internet ordering, use the 'Textbook Search' facility at http://bookshop.usq.edu.au click 'Semester', then enter your 'Course Code' (no spaces).
There are no prescribed texts in this course.
REFERENCE MATERIALS
Reference materials are materials that, if accessed by students, may improve their knowledge and understanding of the material in the course and enrich their learning experience.
Reference materials will vary depending on the nature of the project. Supervisors may provide students with a reference list and will assist them in developing their own lists.
Whether you are on, or off campus, the USQ Library is an excellent source of information http://www.usq.edu.au/library. The gateway to education resources is here: http://www.usq.edu.au/library/faculties/education/default.htm
STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS
| ACTIVITY | HOURS |
| Directed Study | 65.00 |
| Independent Study | 100.00 |
ASSESSMENT DETAILS
| Description | Marks out of | Wtg(%) | Due date | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1.PROPOSAL | 20.00 | 20.00 | 04 Dec 2009 | (see note 1) | |
| A2.FINAL REPORT | 80.00 | 80.00 | 29 Jan 2010 | ||
NOTES
- 1.
- APA style is the referencing system required in this course. Students should use APA style in their assignments to format details of the information sources they have cited in their work. The USQ library provides advice on how to format information sources using this system. http://www.usq.edu.au/library/help/ehelp/ref_guides/apastyle/default.htm
IMPORTANT ASSESSMENT INFORMATION
- Attendance requirements:
There are no attendance requirements for this course. However, it is the students' responsibility to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration. - Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
To complete each of the assessment items satisfactorily, students must obtain at least 50% of the marks available for each assessment item. - Penalties for late submission of required work:
If students submit assignments after the due date without (prior) approval of the examiner then a penalty of 5% of the total marks gained by the student for the assignment may apply for each working day late up to ten working days at which time a mark of zero may be recorded. No assignments will be accepted after model answers have been posted. - Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
To be assured of receiving a passing grade a student must achieve at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course. - Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the weighted aggregate of the marks obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course. - Examination information:
There is no examination in this course. - Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
There will be no Deferred or Supplementary examinations in this course. - University Regulations:
Students should read USQ Regulations 5.1 Definitions, 5.6. Assessment, and 5.10 Academic Misconduct for further information and to avoid actions which might contravene University Regulations. These regulations can be found at the URL http://www.usq.edu.au/corporateservices/calendar/part5.htm.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Students will require access to e-mail and Internet access to UConnect for this course.
This version produced 11 Dec 2009.