Unit Outline

Student disengagement is a multifaceted and often complex problem facing both teachers and educational administrators. This unit focuses on the theories behind student disengagement and takes a solution focused approach towards re-engagement practices. By the end of this unit, you will have developed a comprehensive understanding of the risk factors that lead to student disengagement, the consequences of disengagement and early school leaving, and the use of data for identification and intervention. You will have developed specialised knowledge on how to apply a range of evidence-based positive strategies at the individual, group and school level.

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	understand the theoretical foundations and practice and research surrounding disengagement and reengagement.
2	critically reflect on research and practice to inform sound professional judgment, planning and decision making.
3	apply knowledge and skills to design and evaluate programs in different learning and teaching contexts.
4	communicate professionally and effectively across diverse settings and audiences.

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Anti-requisite (mutual excl)	ESM741

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:	Personalised Re-Engagement Plan	See the MyLO site for the due date	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 2:	Engagement Program Evaluation	See the MyLO site for the due date	60 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Personalised Re-Engagement Plan

Task Description:

Based on your knowledge of a student with low engagement*, you are to produce a Personalised Reengagement Plan.

Your plan should contain the following:
Part A) An analysis of the student’s current engagement in each of the three dimensions (cognitive, affective, behavioural) demonstrating theoretical knowledge and engagement with literature.

Part B) A plan for reengagement including:
- “SMART” goals based on targeted areas of engagement identified in Part A,
- Strategies for meeting each goal,
- Proposed outcomes for evidencing improved engagement.

*Information on the student you choose to focus on will be discussed in the weekly seminars.

It is essential that the correct ethical and professional protocol be followed. Please do not start this task until we have discussed this process.

Completion of this Assessment Task relates to Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (APST) 1.1, 1.3, 3.1, 4.1, 5.4

Task Length:

1800 words

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Analyse student engagement	LO1, LO2
2	Design reengagement plan	LO3
3	Communicate professionally	LO4

Assessment Task 2: Engagement Program Evaluation

Task Description:

Your task is to evaluate an engagement program* and provide recommendations to improve practice.

Your assignment is to include:
Part A) An evaluation of the program’s current practice in regard to:
- Structure and staffing
- Pedagogy and curriculum design
- Effectiveness measures

Part B) Clear recommendations for improving engagement outcomes.
While adhering to academic standards, your task needs to be presented in a format appropriate to present to the principal or board of the program you are evaluating.

*Information on the program you choose to focus on in this assessment task will be discussed in the weekly seminars.

It is essential that the correct ethical and professional protocol be followed. Please do not start this task until we have discussed this process.

Completion of this Assessment Task relates to Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (APST) 1.3, 3.6, 4.1, 5.4

Task Length:

2200 words

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

60 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)

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.

Academic integrity

Academic integrity is about acting responsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information with other students and staff members.

In written work, you must correctly reference the work of others to maintain academic integrity. To find out the referencing style for this unit, see the assessment information in the MyLO site, or contact your teaching staff. For more detail about Academic Integrity, see Important Guidelines & Support.

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.