James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2022

ED3197 - Improving Student Learning and Professional Practice: Using data and evidence (Primary)

Mixed attendance offering available only to RATEP students. JCU Online campus is available only to students enrolled in the B Ed Online carousel mode.

Subject Description

This subject draws on foundation knowledge of assessment of and for learning developed in Year 2 and 3 curriculum based subjects of this course. In this subject, Pre-service Teachers (PSTs) look at the broad range of data and evidence available to teachers to inform planning for learning at a class, cluster, or whole school level. Sources of data and evidence will be critically scrutinized to inform choices of data/evidence and knowledge of sophisticated analysis and synthesis of multiple sources will be developed. This will include knowledge of moderation procedures (developed and applied) to ensure that issues impacting on consistent application and interpretation of standards is understood. Attention will be given to requirements for recording and storing information securely and using information ethically and within legislative and regulatory requirements. Finally, PST will use data to communicate with a range of stakeholders, including parents and carers, regarding the progression of student learning. This subject includes 15 days of Professional Experience.

Learning Outcomes

• describe, justify and use quantitative and qualitative sources of data and evidence to inform planning for improved individual, class, cluster and whole school/centre learning
• collect, record and effectively analyse single sources of data and synthesise analysis of multiple data and evidence sources within ethical, legislative and regulatory requirements
• demonstrate knowledge of assessment processes such as moderation to ensure the consistent interpretation and application of standards and inform pedagogical decision-making
• reflect on and communicate understandings of data to diverse stakeholders, including colleagues and parents
• demonstrate knowledge of policy and research, as relevant to the context of schooling in Queensland, of effective assessment and practices of data usage

Subject Assessment

• Sample Report Comments. Presentation (10%), letter/memorandum (10%) - (20%) - Individual
• Performance/Practice/Product > Portfolio - (40%) - Group & Individual
• Collecting and analysing data. Professional conversation (15%), reflection/reflective task (25%) - (40%) - 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.

Special Assessment Requirements

Complete consecutive 15 day Placement, submit Satisfactory grading - Minimum Developing Adequately in all descriptors on the Professional Experience Report and all subject assessment must be passed to pass the subject. Resubmission may be permitted for 1 assessment task only. Attendance at Professional Experience Workshops is an essential component of the Work Integrated Learning Program. If repeating the subject, the reattempt at all subject assessment including the Placement is a requirement.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:  ED4190

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