James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2021

ED5978 - Collecting, Analysing and Reporting Data: Leading for Learning

Subject Description

This subject is designed to foster the development and use of data to enhance student learning and school- based decision making. Graduate student teachers (GST) will learn how to use evidence gathered from assessment data - especially aggregated data - and scholarly literature to inform and justify pedagogical decision making, especially through differentiated instruction. In particular, GSTs will use data from sources such as the National Assessment Program for Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) to adopt a cross-curricula approach to literacy and numeracy. Further, they will learn how and the most appropriate modes for communicating and reporting their decision making and results, especially to students, parents and school authorities. The subject demonstrates GSTs literacy and numeracy competencies associated with the professional demands of teaching in a secondary school context.

Learning Outcomes

• demonstrate expert knowledge and skill in processing and interpreting the quantitative and qualitative data necessary for informing and reporting on pedagogical practice
• demonstrate expert knowledge and skills in planning for the integration of Mathematical numeracy and English literacy learning across all curriculum areas for diverse learners and how to identify and provide a range of responses to issues of access and equity that relate to teaching Mathematics and numeracy and English language, literature and literacy
• demonstrate mastery of professional Mathematics and numeracy and English language and literacy knowledge and skills and the ability to apply, communicate and report this in appropriate contexts, especially to reporting agencies, students and parents

Subject Assessment

• Written > Self-reflection task - (70%) - Individual
• Performance/Practice/Product > Scenario-based learning activity - (30%) - Individual

Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.

Assumed Knowledge:  Assumed knowledge based on the subjects completed in phase one and two of the MTL Secondary.

Availabilities