Stage 1 Integrated Learning Overview 2013

Learning Requirements
In this subject, students are expected to: 1. develop and apply knowledge, concepts, and skills to achieve a purpose 2. identify and investigate information, ideas, and skills from different perspectives, using a variety of sources 3. work collaboratively with others 4. demonstrate self-awareness in reflecting on learning 5. communicate ideas and informed opinions 6. develop and understand connections between the program focus and aspects of the capability in a chosen key area of study.

Key Areas of Study:

The Key Areas of Study covered in the course include: KA1: Learning (Research Skills in Term 4) KA2: Citizenship (Drug and Road Safety Awareness seminars and research project) KA4: Work (Work Place Practices, Careers Expo, Work Experience Induction seminar and placement)

Research Topics:
Students choose one of either a) What are the impacts of drug and alcohol abuse? OR b) What are the impacts of reckless driving?

Assessment Design Criteria

Application
The specific features are as follows: A1 Development of knowledge, concepts, and skills. A2 Application of knowledge, concepts, and skills for a purpose.

Investigation
The specific features are as follows: I1 Identification and gathering of relevant information, using a variety of sources. I2 Investigation of information, ideas, and skills from more than one perspective.

Communication and Collaboration

The specific features are as follows: CC1 Collaboration with others. CC2 Communication with others. CC3 Discussion of ideas and opinions.

Reflection
The specific feature is as follows: R1 Reflection on the students own learning and progress in learning.

Understanding
The specific features are as follows: U1 Explanation of some of the connections between the program focus and aspects of the capability in a chosen key area of study. U2 Understanding and development of aspects of the capability in a chosen key area of study.

Course Timetable
Seminars and Workshops attended in semester 1 (including the Careers Expo and Work Place Practices KA:4 Work), as well as those in semester 2 count towards the learning in this subject, as does your attendance at your Work Experience Placement in Semester 2. Therefore, if you are unable to attend Work Experience you will need to provide a reason (preferably with a medical certificate).

Term 3 Wk 2 Wed Wk 4 Wed Wk 6 Mon Wk 9 Mon Wk 10 Mon - Fri Term 4 Wk 1 Wk 2 Wk 3 Wk 4 Wk 5

Lesson
6 Instead of PA

Topic / Description Introduction to Integrated Learning Drug Arm Seminar / Workshop

Assessment / Curriculum Link

5-7

1 Lesson - Integ. Learning workshop on interviewing skills (devise as a class a set of questions for Drug Arm and set homework task for students to develop their own and email through in preparation for MFS visit). 2 Lessons - Drug Arm Seminar / Workshop

KA2: Citizenship Ass. Type 3: Folio (interview)

1-4

Work Experience Induction MFS Road Safety Seminar

1 Lesson Integ. Learning workshop on writing an evaluation (distribute Evaluation task for Work Experience). 2 Lessons - MFS Road Safety Seminar

KA4: Work KA2: Citizenship Ass. Type 3: Folio (interview) KA4: Work Ass. Type 1: Evaluation Due Wk 2 Tm 4 KA1: Learning Ass. Type 3: Folio KA1: Learning

3-5

NA

Work Experience Placement

Instead of CL/PA As above As above As above

Referencing and Searching for Sources Wed Excursion to Mawson Lakes UniSA Library (1-3pm) Bias and Source Analysis (relevance, reliability and application) Survey Construction Annotating Sources Key Findings and Substantiation
Students form groups according to research topic chosen and pool their resources to develop three key findings that can be substantiated with the research they have done.

Ass. Type 1: Evaluation Due

Ass. Type 3: Folio KA1: Learning Ass. Type 3: Folio KA1: Learning Ass. Type 3: Folio KA1: Learning

As above

Ass. Type 3: Folio Due

Ass. Type 2: Group Oral Presentation (Outcome) KA1: Learning

Wk 6

As above

Group Oral Presentations Exams there may be a work session for Integrated Learning

Ass. Type 2: Group Oral Presentation (Outcome) DUE

Wk 7/8

TBA

depending on what assessment tasks are still incomplete at the end of the course.

Assessment Overview
Assessment Type 1. Practical Brief Description Work Experience Evaluation (600 words written + 150 word summary) Including: Summary of placement Evaluation of Organisation Process Evaluation of Capabilities Developed Evaluation of the Placement Week Group ORAL presentation (10mins with powerpoint) of your key findings, with analysis and substantiation on a set topic. An individual collection of work demonstrating various research methods on a specific topic, including an example of each of the following: Source analysis (identification of bias) An interview A survey An annotated article A bibliography A discussion Weighting 30% Assessment Design Criteria

Due Date Week 2 Term 4

application reflection understanding.

2. Group Activity

30%

application investigation communication and collaboration reflection.

Week 6 Term 4

3. Folio and Discussion

40%

application investigation communication and collaboration reflection understanding.

Week 5 Term 4

Performance Standards for Stage 1 Integrated Learning

Application Investigation Communication and Collaboration
Sustained and productive collaboration with others. Clear and proactive communication with others. Constructive discussion of ideas and opinions.

Reflection

Understanding

Comprehensive development of knowledge, concepts, and skills. Thoughtful and consistent application of knowledge, concepts, and skills for a purpose.

Thorough and focused identification and gathering of relevant information, using a variety of sources. In-depth investigation of information, ideas, and skills from more than one perspective

In-depth reflection on the students own learning and progress in learning.

Thorough, focused, and convincing explanation of some of the connections between the program focus and aspects of the capability in a chosen key area of study. In-depth understanding and development of aspects of the capability in a chosen key area of study.

Focused development of knowledge, concepts, and skills. Well-considered application of knowledge, concepts, and skills for a purpose.

Focused identification and gathering of relevant information, using a variety of sources. Some depth in investigation of information, ideas, and skills from more than one perspective.

Purposeful collaboration with others. Clear and often proactive communication with others. Thoughtful discussion of ideas and opinions.

Some depth in reflection on the students own learning and progress in learning.

Detailed and convincing explanation of some of the connections between the program focus and aspects of the capability in a chosen key area of study. Well-considered understanding and development of aspects of the capability in a chosen key area of study.

Competent development of knowledge, concepts, and skills. Appropriate application of knowledge, concepts, and skills for a purpose.

Competent identification and gathering of relevant information, using a variety of sources. Competent investigation of information, ideas, or skills from more than one perspective.

Appropriate collaboration with others. Competent and sometimes proactive communication with others. Considered discussion of ideas and opinions.

Considered reflection on the students own learning and progress in learning.

Mostly effective explanation of some of the connections between the program focus and aspects of the capability in a chosen key area of study. Considered understanding and development of aspects of the capability in a chosen key area of study.

Partial development of knowledge, concepts, and skills. Basic application of knowledge, concepts, and skills, with some relationship to a purpose.

Identification and gathering of some relevant information from more than one source. Investigation of aspects of information, ideas, and/or skills.

Occasional collaboration with others. Disjointed communication with others. Some description of ideas and/or opinions.

Some acknowledgment of the students own learning or progress in learning.

Description of some of the connections between the program focus and aspects of the capability in a chosen key area of study. Some awareness and development of aspects of the capability in a chosen key area of study.

Attempted development of knowledge, concepts, and skills. Limited application of knowledge, concepts, and skills, with some attempted link to a purpose.

Identification of information in one or more source, which may have some relevance. Attempted identification of information, ideas, or skills.

Some attempt to work collaboratively with others. Limited communication with others. Brief description of an idea or opinion.

Limited recognition of the students own learning or progress in learning.

Identification of one or more connections between the program focus and aspects of the capability in a chosen key area of study. Emerging awareness and limited development of aspects of the capability in a chosen key area of study.