Unit Outline

Having understood the applied learning principles and shared them with others in EAL112 Foundations of Applied Learning, you now use them in this unit to diagnose learning issues in an educational setting, and then propose applied learning measures to resolve the problem. As there is a diverse range of educational skills and experiences in applied learning, this unit provides you with a range of different learning options. Some, especially pre-service students will orient towards a highly scaffolded collegial discussion board analysis, whilst experienced workplace-based practitioners may choose a project option where applied learning is used to resolve an authentic workplace problem. Regardless of the approach you select, by the end of this unit you will recognise from the consideration of authentic issues that effective learning requires authentic tasks and activities, it is dialogical and reflective, and is negotiated based on student needs.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1.	use applied learning theory to examine teaching approaches and strategies within your professional discipline area.
2.	design and theoretically justify a plan for teaching that considers applied learning theory within your professional discipline area.
3.	evaluate alternative perspectives and constructive feedback to improve teaching and learning.
4.	apply ethical and academic integrity principles to the use of information to manage and communicate ideas, complex concepts, and specialised knowledge to an intended audience.

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Pre-requisite	EAL112

Alterations as a result of student feedback

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Applied Learning Problem Analysis	Week 7	50 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 2:	Applied Learning Proposal	Week 13	50 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Applied Learning Problem Analysis

Task Description:

In this task, you are required to apply action research using the Applied Learning Principles (ALPs) and teacher professional standards as a framework to analyse a problem/issue that you identify in your teaching program.

You will utilise relevant literature, and collaborate with your peers and the lecturer to present a Portfolio webfolio that:

(a) outlines the development and extension of your analysis of the chosen problem
(b) addresses each of the six discussion board topics (in Module 2) to identify causal factors that may inhibit learning in your chosen area, ensuring that you:
• demonstrate a move beyond the symptoms of the problem/issue to identify causes
• define causes that are both within and beyond your control

Your final submission should incorporate:
(a) an introduction (including a discussion of the problem area and a description of the background to the issue)
(b) a description of the key causal factors supported by:
• references to the ALPs
• the professional standards
• and relevant literature
(c) all discussion posts related to your problem area. These should be copied from MyLO into a Word document that you upload as a content artefact.
(d) a reflection that critically examines your learning about:
• the problem area
• the utilisation of the ALPs as a tool for identifying issues in teaching and learning
• collegial analysis of issues affecting teaching and learning.

Completion of this Assessment Task relates to Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (APST) 1.1, 2.1, 4.1, 6.2

Task Length:

2000 words

Due Date:

Week 7 (21/Apr/2024)

Weight:

50 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Analyse teaching and learning issues in a chosen curriculum area (30%)	LO1
2	Apply educational theory to define and refine problems in teaching (30%)	LO1, LO2
3	Construct and respond to professional advice and feedback (10%)	LO3
4	Reflect on professional learning (20%)	LO3
5	Apply academic principles in the use of information, literature, and professional standards to define professional practice (10%)	LO4

Assessment Task 2: Applied Learning Proposal

Task Description:

This task extends on the analysis conducted in Assessment Task One.

In this task you are required to propose a modification to the teaching and/or assessment strategies that correspond to the identified causes of the issue described in your analysis in Task One. There is no strict rule to the way you present your proposed teaching or assessment strategies. For example, your submission may advocate a particular teaching and planning approach, or it may present an outline of potential learning activities. Your proposal should include sufficient explanation/detail to demonstrate improvement to the teaching and learning area with direct acknowledgement of:
(a) the Task 1 analysis
(b) the ALPs, and
(c) the standards relevant to you.

You should also work on the premise that the audience for your presentation does not have previous knowledge of Applied Learning theory, and that another teacher may want to utilise your concepts for their own planning in the future.

For in-service teachers the task should be constructed as a presentation/submission to the learning leaders or colleagues within your organization. Pre-service students should identify a school or workplace-based option for your presentation. This may be targeted to a current or future employer.

You will submit your proposal as a Portfolio webfolio including:
(a) an introduction and background to the topic,
(b) the proposed solution to the problem (incorporating a brief discussion of the analysis, and other influences that lead to the solution),
(c) a copy of all discussion posts related to your problem area (copied from MyLO into a Word document that you upload as a content artifact),
(d) a reflection that critically examines your own learning in relation to:
(e) the use of the ALPs as a tool to resolve issues in teaching and learning
(f) interaction with colleagues in the discussion boards
(g) peer review (your draft should be reviewed by two peers and changes in response discussed), and
(h) a brief conclusion summarising your overall thoughts in relation to the task.

The presentation does not have to be delivered, although you may choose to do so as part of professional engagement within your own work situation.

Completion of this Assessment Task relates to Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (APST) 1.2, 2.1, 3.3, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4

Task Length:

2000 words

Due Date:

Week 13 (02/Jun/2024)

Weight:

50 %

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Review of results and appeals

You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.

Required Resources

Required reading materials