There are two parts to this assessment task:

Part A: Topics 1 to 3 Discussion Forum Posts

(i) Select two activities from Topics 1 to 3 on our course Moodle website (no more than one from any topic). Make two Posts of 250 - 300 words each (excluding any references) in the Discussion Forum Topics 1-3 on our course Moodle website on or before Thursday of Week 5.

(ii) You are to choose one Post from another student in our Discussion Forum Topics 1-3 and provide advice on how to improve the quality of that Post. That advice should be no more than 300 words.

In your AT1 response submitted in Moodle as one document, you are required to provide a copy of your two Posts, a copy of the Post of another student that you selected with your advice on how to improve that Post, and your response to Part B.

Part B: Extended response

You have been asked to give a short presentation on engaging learners to a small group of first-year teachers at a school. You have decided to provide in advance a 2,200 word paper using the APA style for the teachers in which you evaluate how to engage learners effectively; and examine how teaching and learning can be done in brain friendly ways to optimise the learning environment. Your focus in your paper is on enhancing the knowledge and skills of your audience.

Summary of marking guide:

The Task specific marking guide is available on our Unit Moodle website.

CQUniversity (2016) descriptors

High Distinction 85 to 100%

Demonstrates imagination, originality or flair, based on proficiency in all the learning outcomes of the unit; work is interesting or surprisingly exciting, challenging, well read or scholarly.

Distinction 75 to 84%

Demonstrates awareness and understanding of deeper and less obvious aspects of the unit, such as ability to identify and debate critical issues or problems, ability to solve non‐routine problems, ability to adapt and apply ideas to new situations, and ability to invent and evaluate new ideas.

Credit 65 to 74%

Demonstrates ability to use and apply fundamental concepts and skills of the unit, going beyond mere replication of content knowledge or skill to show understanding of key ideas, awareness of their relevance, some use of analytical skills, and some originality or insight.

Pass 50 to 64%

Demonstrates the learning outcomes of the unit, such as knowledge of fundamental concepts and performance of basic skills; demonstrates sufficient quality of performance to be considered satisfactory or adequate or competent or capable in relation to the learning outcomes of the unit.

There are two parts to this assessment task:

Part A: Topics 4 - 6 Discussion Forum Post

(i) Select one activity from Topics 4 and 5 and make a Post of 250 - 300 words (excluding any references) in the Discussion Forum Topics 4 & 5 on our course Moodle website on or before Thursday of Week 9.

(ii) You are to choose one Post from another student from Discussion Forum Topics 4 & 5 and provide advice on how to improve the quality of that Post. That advice should be no more than 300 words.

In your AT2 response submitted in Moodle as one document, you are required to provide a copy of your Post, a copy of the Post of another student that you selected with your advice on how to improve that Post, and your response to Part B.

Part B: Supporting positive behaviours in students

The school principal where you are doing prac. is impressed with your ability to support positive behaviours in students and minimise those unhelpful to learning. The principal has asked you to create a thorough and cohesive written plan that gives insights into what you do and why evidencing ideas used from relevant theorists and practices that are within school policy that the principal may then share with other beginning teachers in the school. Your response should be no more than 2500 words (excluding References).

Summary of marking guide:

The Task specific marking guide is available on our Unit Moodle website.

CQUniversity (2016) descriptors

High Distinction 85 to 100%

Demonstrates imagination, originality or flair, based on proficiency in all the learning outcomes of the unit; work is interesting or surprisingly exciting, challenging, well read or scholarly.

Distinction 75 to 84%

Demonstrates awareness and understanding of deeper and less obvious aspects of the unit, such as ability to identify and debate critical issues or problems, ability to solve non‐routine problems, ability to adapt and apply ideas to new situations, and ability to invent and evaluate new ideas.

Credit 65 to 74%

Demonstrates ability to use and apply fundamental concepts and skills of the unit, going beyond mere replication of content knowledge or skill to show understanding of key ideas, awareness of their relevance, some use of analytical skills, and some originality or insight.

Pass 50 to 64%

Demonstrates the learning outcomes of the unit, such as knowledge of fundamental concepts and performance of basic skills; demonstrates sufficient quality of performance to be considered satisfactory or adequate or competent or capable in relation to the learning outcomes of the unit.