1 Group Work
The dental materials assignment has 4 components:
- Group Presentation
- Feedback Fruits Peer Review
- Self and Peer Assessments
- Individual MCQ Development
Group Presentation
You will be placed into groups, and each group will be given a designated topic on dental materials. You are to research your topic and present it back to the class in the Week 9 lecture timeslot. Each student must prepare and present an equal amount of the presentation. How you divide it, however, is up to your group.
It is expected that this will be an academic level presentation i.e. PowerPoint “lecture”. The presentation should be referenced using APA 7th ed. Prior to the presentation, a marker will assess your content and provide feedback, so that you present correct information to the class. Each group will have 20 minutes for the presentation and 10 mins for class discussion/questions.
After the presentation, completed presentations will be shared between groups to enable cross-learning and to provide a community resource. Remember that when you are preparing your presentation, you are presenting to a non-expert group of people (other students!). Your classmates should be able to view your presentation as a standalone piece to learn about the topic you have been given. Content of presentations is examinable in the End of Term Online Assessment.
It is compulsory to attend the whole designated lecture time, as each group will be watching the other groups presentation as a learning activity. Failure to attend the lecture time will result in failure of this assessment piece.
The group presentation forms part of your summative assessment. See group presentation assessment rubric.
FeedbackFruits Peer Review
As a group, decide how to divide the work evenly amongst you. Each student must prepare for, and present, an equal amount of the presentation.
As an individual, research and prepare your component of the presentation. Compose your presentation in a PowerPoint presentation. Ensure you include comprehensive speaker notes.
Record your presentation.
Upload your recording ONLY into Feedback Fruits by 11.59pm Wednesday 12 April 2023.
Once everyone loads their presentation onto FeedbackFruits, the formative Peer Review process can commence. Reviewers will be allocated by midday on Thursday 13 April 2023.
In FeedbackFruits, you will have an anonymous avatar. Each person is designated two people to peer review – one from within your group, and one from another group. This means that your own presentation will be peer reviewed by two people.
You must provide feedback via Feedback Fruits by 11.59pm Sunday 16 April 2023.
When you complete a peer review:
· Ensure you provide at least 3 pieces of feedback.
· You are a non-expert reviewer. Therefore, your focus is on if the presentation makes sense. Provide constructive feedback that will assist the person to improve their presentation.
When you receive your two pieces of feedback, you should use this information to improve your presentation.
Self and Peer Assessments
There will be two self and peer assessments (SPAs). In each, a short 12 question self and peer assessment is completed to evaluate yourself and your group peers. It is important to be honest in your feedback, as this will assist each other to become valuable team members – a skill that will carry you forward on your degree and your careers. Please be assured that your classmates CANNOT see the individual feedback you give them. SPA forms part of your summative assessment.
The first SPA is formative and is open on 7am – 10pm Thursday 13 April 2023.
The second SPA is summative and is open from 5pm Wednesday 10 May 2023 to 5pm Thursday 11 May 2023.
The second SPA forms part of your summative assessment. See group presentation assessment rubric.
Individual MCQ Development
For your component of the presentation, create 3 multiple choice questions. You must submit the correct answer and 3 plausible distractors for each question. These questions will be used during the group presentation as formative Kahoot quizzes.
For information on how to write multiple-choice questions, read this article: https://www.adinstruments.com/blog/tips-educators-how-write-multiple-choice-questions
The MCQ creation forms part of your summative assessment. See individual MCQ Development assessment rubric.
Submission: 11.59am Sunday 07 May 2023
OVERVIEW AND TIMELINE
STEP 1: As a group, decide how to divide the work evenly amongst you. Each student must prepare for, and present, an equal amount of the presentation.
STEP 2: As an individual, research and prepare your component of the presentation. Compose your presentation in a PowerPoint presentation. Ensure you include speaker notes. Record your presentation.
STEP 3: Upload your presentation into Feedback Fruits by 11.59pm Wednesday 12 April 2023. Your presentation will be reviewed by two peers. Complete the first SPA on Thursday 13 April 2023.
STEP 4: You will be designated two presentations to provide feedback on. You must provide feedback via Feedback Fruits by 11.59pm Sunday 16 April 2023.
STEP 5: Review and improve your component of the presentation using the peer feedback you’ve received. Consolidate individual components into one group PowerPoint presentation.
STEP 6: Group Assignment submission: Submit your group presentation in a PowerPoint presentation. Ensure you include comprehensive speaker notes. A marker will review your presentation and correct any errors. This submission will form part of the summative assessment. See group presentation assessment rubric. Due 11.59pm Sunday 30 April 2023.
STEP 7: In your presentation, correct errors as identified by the markers. Then using this corrected version, record your group presentation using a method of your choice. Please ensure you are in a quiet space and that speaker volumes are similar. Review your recording prior to submitting it.
STEP 8: Submit your Group Video Presentation by 11.59pm Wednesday 10 May 2023:
· Upload the recording to YouTube (as unlisted).
· Enter the YouTube link onto the first slide speaker notes of your PowerPoint document. Ensure your PowerPoint document includes your speaker notes.
· Upload the PowerPoint presentation to Moodle. One student per group should submit the group PowerPoint presentation via Moodle ‘Assessment 1 - Dental Materials Group Presentation Submission’.
STEP 9: Submit your Individual MCQ assignment by 11.59am Wednesday 10 May 2023.
STEP 10: Group Presentation: 1pm – 4pm Thursday 11 May 2023
· Recordings will be shown during the lecture.
· Each student must present an equal amount of the presentation.
· Each group will have 20 minutes for the presentation and 10 mins for class discussion/questions.
· It is compulsory to attend the whole designated lecture time: 1pm – 4pm
· Content of presentations is examinable in the End of Term Online Assessment.
We will also do the Kahoot quizzes during the presentations - this does not contribute towards your grades.
STEP 11: After the presentation, complete your second SPA by 5pm Friday 12 May 2023.
See task description for due dates
Group Presentation ASSESSMENT RUBRIC
| STUDENT NAME: | |||||
| GROUP PERFORMANCE | The below criteria relate to the entire group’s performance | ||||
| CONTENT | All assessment topics were covered accurately, with major errors or omissions OR More than 2 topics were missed in the presentation 0-2 marks | All assessment topics were covered accurately, with moderate errors or omissions OR 1-2 topics were missed in the presentation 3-4 marks | All assessment topics were covered accurately, with minor errors or omissions 5-6 marks | All assessment topics were covered accurately and without errors 7-8 marks | |
| ORGANISATION | The presentation is not logically organised. Frequently, ideas fail to make sense together. The audience cannot identify a line of reasoning and loses interest. 0 mark | Components are usually clearly linked to each other. For the most part, the audience can follow the line of reasoning. 1-2 marks | Components flow smoothly from one to another and are clearly linked to each other. The audience can follow the line of reasoning. 3-4 marks | ||
| PRESENTATION Aspects to consider – 1. Layout & flow 2. Font size 3. Colour scheme and background 4. Correct spelling and grammar | Poor standard of visual presentation Limited (0 to 1) aspects were considered 0-1 mark | Acceptable standard of visual presentation 2 to 3 aspects were considered 2 marks | Good standard of visual presentation All aspects were considered 3 marks | ||
| TIMING LENGTH OF PRESENTATION | Within +/- 3 minutes of allocated time 0 marks | Within +/- 1minute of allocated time 1 mark | |||
| REFERENCING | Incorrect or inconsistent use of APA format in-text, acknowledgement of images, and in end of presentation “References” list. No use of resources, or use of unsuitable resources, to support the report 0 marks | Mostly accurately and consistent use of APA format in-text, acknowledgement of images, and in end of presentation “References” list. Basic use of resources to support the report 1-2 marks | Accurate and consistent use of APA format in-text, acknowledgement of images, and in end of presentation “References” list. A wide range of well-selected resources supporting the report where relevant 3-4 marks | ||
| INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE | The below criteria relate to the individual’s performance in the group presentation | ||||
| COMMUNICATION Verbal and Non-verbal skills, audience response, eye contact | Inaudible or too loud, rate is too slow or too fast. Audience lost interest, could not determine point of the presentation, no eye contact. 0-2 marks | Lost topic or attention mostly presented fact, without engagement, minimal eye contact, reads from notes. Clear on all points but not as polished. 3-4 marks | Involves and holds audience’s attention most of the time. Poised, clear, articulate, volume, steady, pacing, confidence. 5-6 marks | ||
| TEAMWORK & SELF-REFLECTION | Mark will be taken from the final Self and Peer Assessment activity on Moodle 5 marks | ||||
| Examiner: | TOTAL GRADE (out of 30) | ||||
Individual MCQ Development ASSESSMENT RUBRIC
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STUDENT NAME: |
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| For information on how to write multiple-choice questions, read this article: https://www.adinstruments.com/blog/tips-educators-how-write-multiple-choice-questions Assessment criteria below relate to information from this article. | ||||||
| 0 marks | ½ mark | 1 mark | ||||
| QUESTION STEM | Less than 2/3 question stems are unclear and/or poorly defined. | At least 2/3 question stems are somewhat meaningful by themselves and/or present a partially definite problem. | All question stems are meaningful and present a definite problem. | |||
| CORRECT ANSWER | Less than 2/3 correct answers are very unclear OR give away the correct answer. | At least 2/3 correct answers are clear and concise. Format doesn’t accidentally give away the correct answers. | All correct answers are clear and concise. Format doesn’t accidentally give away the correct answers. | |||
| DISTRACTORS | Less than 2/3 distractors are plausible and suitable. | At least 2/3 distractors are plausible and suitable. | All distractors are plausible and suitable. | |||
| ENCOURAGE HIGHER ORDER THINKING | Less than 2/3 questions are formulated to encourage higher order thinking. | At least 2/3 questions are formulated to encourage higher order thinking. | All questions are formulated to encourage higher order thinking. | |||
| SPELLING AND GRAMMAR | Major and/or frequent lapses in spelling and/or grammar. | Minor, infrequent lapses in spelling or grammar. | Correct spelling and grammar. | |||
| MARKER: | TOTAL GRADE (out of 5) | |||||
- Discuss the theoretical basis of dental materials, restorative procedures, and local anaesthetic pharmacology and techniques in the management of oral diseases
2 Reflective Practice Assignment
You are to use critical and reflective practice to enrich your learning experience. Self-reflection is an important practice for personal and professional development. You will be required to write a self-reflective blog based on your simulation laboratory experiences. Weekly reflections are to be recorded on a personalised blog. The Gibbs’ Reflective Cycle is an example of a reflective model you could use.
The completion of the personal reflective blog is a compulsory assessment and each entry must be completed to a satisfactory standard. Reflections must be submitted by midnight each Sunday for the previous week you are in SIM.
Weekly by midnight Sunday night.
Results will be added to final assessments, however feedback will be ongoing.
No submission method provided.
- Recognise and act upon the legal, ethical and safeguarding issues involving dental practitioners and patients as defined by the relevant professional regulatory bodies in Australia and overseas
3 Practical Assessment
Component 1 Pre-Clinical Practice:
There are two 3-hour pre-clinical sessions per week. In each pre-clinical session, you are required to complete tasks. These exercises are designed to introduce you to practice as an Oral Health Therapist.
A criterion-referenced analytical assessment rubric for evaluation of student performance of procedures is provided in the Online Real-time Assessment System (ORAS). ORAS records all work-integrated learning experiences, including a number of assessed student-client interactions and performance of procedures. Placement supervisors are required to complete an entry into ORAS for each student-client interaction assessed.
Each student-client interaction is graded on a rubric, which will reflect a grade of Not Yet Competent (0), Approaching Competent (1), Competent (2), and Highly Competent (3) for each procedure part (see example below). An average grade is given at the end of each student-client interaction assessment for all procedures completed.
In each student-client interaction assessment there are also Critical Competencies. A Not Yet Competent (NYC) in one or more of the Critical Competencies results in a mark of 0 overall for that student-client interaction.
The data is collated over the term to monitor performance and as a “log” of the procedures and student-client assessments completed by the student. The unit teaching team will assess the data aggregated in ORAS over the period of the term to form a longitudinal comprehensive picture of the achievement and development of competence by the student.
In order to achieve a grade of pass in this component, you are required to achieve a minimum average score of Competent (2).
Component 2 Pre-Clinical Safety Audit:
Students will undergo a safety audit during Week 12.
The safety audit is an assessment of your restorative dentistry skills to ensure you are safe to commence treatment on patients from the general public.
Students are graded against a criterion-referenced rubric. Students must achieve a satisfactory score in all criteria to pass the safety audit.
Re-attempt:
Re-attempt is where you are given a second opportunity to demonstrate your achievement of one or more of the unit’s learning outcomes before you can progress to new learning or participate in subsequent learning activities.
If you do not pass the safety audit, you will be given an opportunity to re-attempt the safety audit within a week. Note that only one opportunity to do a re-attempt will be given. If you do not pass the re-attempt, you will be unable to pass ORAL12002.
Component 3 Attendance:
Attendance at pre-clinical placements is compulsory. You are required to attend a minimum of 95% of pre-clinical placement days. This allows you approximately 2-3 days of absence without penalty. Absences are required to be supported with a medical certificate or negotiated with the Unit Coordinator/s in advance.
Note that ALL tasks must be completed for the term. If you miss a session, it is your responsibility to contact the unit coordinator and make an arrangement to complete the missed tasks. Absences are to be made up at operational convenience.
The 2-week intensive requires 100% attendance.
A pass for satisfactory attendance is defined as 100% attendance at the 2-week intensive, as well as maintaining and fulfilling the 90% pre-clinical placement attendance for the days rostered during the term. Not meeting attendance requirements may result in a placement outstanding until the next available unit offering, which may delay your progress through the course and graduation.
Who to contact if you are sick: The unit coordinator (via email) and Kelly Hennessy (via phone).
If you require an extension for this assessment please refer to the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
Weekly by midnight Sunday night.
Results will be added to final assessments, however feedback will be ongoing.
See information in Task Description, which includes assessment criteria.
No submission method provided.
- Apply the principles of local anaesthetic pharmacology and techniques in the simulated environment
- Apply knowledge and skills of dental materials and cavity preparation for dental restorations in the simulated environment
- Recognise and act upon the legal, ethical and safeguarding issues involving dental practitioners and patients as defined by the relevant professional regulatory bodies in Australia and overseas
4 Online Quiz(zes)
Component 1 Pre-SIM MCQ quizzes:
Prior to each simulation session, you will complete a multiple-choice online quiz related to the learning material for that session.
Component 2 End of term online assessment:
In the first week of the exam period, you will complete an online short-answer quiz.
Weighting: The results from these quizzes are aggregated to become a mark out of 50% for this assessment task. The end of term online assessment will be worth 80% of the total marks for this piece of assessment. The remaining 20% will be from the pre-SIM MCQ quizzes.
You must complete each quiz in a limited time within the quiz open period. Your attempt for each quiz will be submitted automatically, but no more questions can be answered once the time limit expires.
To prepare for this assessment you can study the learning resources for the relevant quiz.
If you are unable to complete the quiz by the due date, you must apply for an extension before the due date.
Your assessment is to be your own individual work and not a result of collaboration with other students. Any identified cases of potential collusion will result in a breach of academic integrity case being raised.
There are a number of support and technology mechanisms of which you need to be aware.
- If you experience any technical difficulties accessing or during the in class test, please contact TASAC (Moodle assistance option) on 1300 666 620.
- Notify the unit coordinator as soon as physically possible (same day) with details of the technical issues. If you are able, take a screenshot of any error message received and include that in your email to the unit coordinator.
- If you are unable to undertake the in class test at the set time and date you will need to apply for an extension in Moodle (in the support area on the top of the page and supply supporting documentation as per normal extension requests.
Weekly
There are weekly quizzes throughout the term.
The score for the pre-SIM MCQ quizzes will be available on-line after the completion of each quiz. The end of term online assessment results will be added to final results.
You will be assessed on your competence through quizzes that consist of multiple choice or short answer questions. Each quiz will be based on the linked content.
- Discuss the theoretical basis of dental materials, restorative procedures, and local anaesthetic pharmacology and techniques in the management of oral diseases
As a CQUniversity student you are expected to act honestly in all aspects of your academic work.
Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.
When you use the ideas, words or data of others in your assessment, you must thoroughly and clearly acknowledge the source of this information by using the correct referencing style for your unit. Using others’ work without proper acknowledgement may be considered a form of intellectual dishonesty.
Participating honestly, respectfully, responsibly, and fairly in your university study ensures the CQUniversity qualification you earn will be valued as a true indication of your individual academic achievement and will continue to receive the respect and recognition it deserves.
As a student, you are responsible for reading and following CQUniversity’s policies, including the Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. This policy sets out CQUniversity’s expectations of you to act with integrity, examples of academic integrity breaches to avoid, the processes used to address alleged breaches of academic integrity, and potential penalties.
What is a breach of academic integrity?
A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.
Why is academic integrity important?
A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.
Where can I get assistance?
For academic advice and guidance, the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) can support you in becoming confident in completing assessments with integrity and of high standard.
What can you do to act with integrity?
