Undergraduate - UnitEDF2803 - Learning and researching in work-related contexts

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6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL

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Level	Undergraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Education
Offered	Clayton First semester 2013 (Day)
Coordinator(s)	Mr Wing Chan

Synopsis

This unit bridges the knowledge and writing that is common to the workplace and that which is common to higher education learning. It develops awareness of the multiple knowledges that are valued in workplace and academic contexts. It provides students with opportunities to critically reflect on the contested nature of theoretical and experiential knowledge and to draw these into their academic research and writing.

Outcomes

Participants will enhance their abilities to critically reflect on academic and workplace texts and practices and through these, develop the skills required to successfully complete the research and writing outcomes of the BAL& D program.

Assessment

Critical peer review (1600 words equivalent): 40% ; Critical review of practice (2400 words equivalent): 60% ; NOTE: This unit is assessed at Pass Grade Only (PGO)

Chief examiner(s)

Mr Wing Chan

Contact hours

18 contact hours and 6 hours of online activity per semester plus an average of 10 hours per week in self-directed study