Unit Outline

The unit explores the significance of 'Connecting to' and 'Caring for Country' for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through a Pakana and Palawa lens that facilitates Truth Telling through our stories to understand the deep cultural connections and practices we continue today. The Murina Program is embedded in a strong Pakana and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander framework using a 'story-work' approach through writing pieces, creative media and yarns to critically reflect and express voice and agency to achieve the learning outcomes of the unit. This unit prepares students to navigate the intersection of Aboriginal and Western knowledge systems as they develop the skills, techniques and strategies necessary to enact personal and study goals to continue their educational and vocational pathways.

*In palawa kani, the language of Tasmanian Aboriginal people, tunapri means 'to know' and milaythina means 'Country'.

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.	Demonstrate skills, techniques, and strategies for learning within the university environment.
2.	Apply academic and storytelling concepts through a range of written, oral and creative media.
3.	Express the significance of connection to Country in shaping the tunapri and identity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
4.	Critically reflect on learning experiences and personal study goals to strengthen pathways.

Alterations as a result of student feedback

A number of changes have been made to Assessment Tasks to embed stories.

Aligning learning outcomes with UPP010 for potential student exemption for that unit moving forward.

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:	tunapri pathways	Week 3	10 %	LO1, LO4
Assessment Task 2:	Research Diary	Week 8	20 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 3:	milaythina Newsletter	Week 10	30 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 4:	Portfolio of Learning Presentation	Week 12	40 %	LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: tunapri pathways

Task Description:

You will identify your strengths, challenges and existing skills alongside personal and study goals to prepare for engagement in the unit. You will use a guided template to record written responses and resubmit in your final Assessment piece as part of your Portfolio of Learning to critically reflect upon the development of your learning experiences and capacity to follow your goals.

Task Length:

400-500 words

Due Date:

Week 3

Weight:

10 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Declare personal study goals and learning expectations.	LO4
2	Identify individual skills, tunapri (knowledge) and strengths transferrable for university studies.	LO1

Assessment Task 2: Research Diary

Task Description:

You will submit a Research Diary that uses a literature review template to record a range of peer reviewed sources and tunapri provided in the course material. The template will identify the title, author, key messages and learnings inspired from the evidence to develop your analytical and critical reflection, research and writing skills. You will submit a Research Diary in week 5 to demonstrate progress (criterion 1) and receive feedback to support your final submission. Due week 8.

Task Length:

Record 10 sources of evidence using a literature review template.

Due Date:

Week 8

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Demonstrate progress of the Research Diary (week 5)	LO1
2	Apply literature review template to sources of evidence.	LO2
3	Summarise key messages in sources of evidence.	LO3

Assessment Task 3: milaythina Newsletter

Task Description:

You will create two assessment pieces that will be marked individually to be incorporated into a group newsletter.

Your first piece will be a feature article using a Koori Mail style of writing, inspired by an Aboriginal knowledge sharer from the lecture material, to weave a story about their Connection to Country and how it shapes tunapri and identity (450-600 words).

Your second piece will be an alternative piece of writing (350-500 words) such as a poem, interview style article, a letter to the editor, or a short story.

For an alternative second piece you could use creative media such as a photo, sculptural piece, jewellery or textile (photos to be submitted where applicable) and supported by a written statement that addresses the criterion (200 words).

All pieces need to be linked to messages about the significance of Connection to Country.

You will negotiate with each other on how to bring your pieces together in a collective newsletter.

You will submit individual project plans (template provided) to identify the time management and organisation skills and strategies used to combine your individual pieces into a newsletter that reflects upon your collaborative experience. (Criterion 1)

Task Length:

Assessment piece 1- 450-600 words Assessment piece 2- 350-500 words or Alternative piece 2- choice of creative media with written explanation 200 words

Due Date:

Week 10

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Demonstrate planning, collaborative skills and strategies to shape a collective newsletter (project plan)	LO1
2	Incorporate storytelling techniques and concepts used in the Koori Mail	LO2
3	Apply academic writing techniques and standards.	LO2
4	Express the significance of connection to Country through a range of written and/or creative media.	LO3

Assessment Task 4: Portfolio of Learning Presentation

Task Description:

Your Portfolio Presentation will include 3 pieces.

1. A 10 min oral presentation to critically reflect upon your learning experiences in the unit, including the significance of Connection to Country in shaping identity and tunapri. You can use any visual tools or creative media to support your presentation to communicate your message and engage the audience.

2. A written summary of your overall key learnings that can also be used as guide notes for your presentation. (250-350 words)

3. You will submit a revision of your AT1 tunapri pathway (400-500 words) on how these have changed over the semester. Within your oral presentation you will critically reflect upon these changes to identify your next steps and the strategies needed to enact.

Task Length:

AT4 has 3 pieces; Assessment piece 1- 10min oral presentation with choice of media Assessment piece 2- Written summary 250-350 words to guide your presentation Assessment piece 3- AT1 revision 400-500 words

Due Date:

Week 12

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Apply academic writing and oral presentation techniques and concepts.	LO2
2	Demonstrate storytelling and presentation skills through use of creative media.	LO2
3	Express the significance of Connection to Country to shape tunapri and identity.	LO3
4	Critically reflect upon learning experiences and the development of goals and strategies.	LO4

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.