STEM Pedagogy G (11965.1)

Required texts

There is no set textbook for this unit.

All required readings will be provided on Canvas via the Reading List.

Submission of assessment items

Extensions & Late submissions

Approval of extenuating circumstances will be dependent upon the production of supporting documentation, along with the assignment extension request form, and is at the discretion of the unit convener. 

All assessment items required to be submitted online must be submitted via the appropriate Canvas drop box. It is the student's responsibility to upload the correct and corresponding draft or assessment item to the right submission section. Assignments must be submitted in a format accessible to the assessor(s), as stated on the relevant canvas site. If the unit convener and/or tutor are unable to access a submission, a standard late penalty of 10% of the total marks possible for the task may be applied per day until the assignment is made accessible, or up to and including three calendar day; whichever comes first. If a submission can not be accessed within three calendar days, the student will be allocated a mark of zero for that assignment in line with the assessment policy. 

Special assessment requirements

Normally, an aggregate mark of 50% is required to pass the unit.  

Academic integrity

Students have a responsibility to uphold University standards on ethical scholarship. Good scholarship involves building on the work of others and use of others' work must be acknowledged with proper attribution made. Cheating, plagiarism, and falsification of data are dishonest practices that contravene academic values. Refer to the University's Student Charter for more information.

To enhance understanding of academic integrity, all students are expected to complete the Academic Integrity Module (AIM) at least once during their course of study. You can access this module within UCLearn (Canvas) through the 'Academic Integrity and Avoiding Plagiarism' link in the Study Help site.

Use of Text-Matching Software

The University of Canberra uses text-matching software to help students and staff reduce plagiarism and improve understanding of academic integrity. The software matches submitted text in student assignments against material from various sources: the internet, published books and journals, and previously submitted student texts.

Learner engagement

150 hours for this 3 credit point subject are comprised of the following: 

94 hours for online activities, including reading and private study. 

6 hours for weekly tutorials.

50 hours for assessment tasks 

Please note, these are approximations, and individual student hours may differ across the unit requirements.

Participation requirements

Your participation in both asynchronous online activities and synchronous online tutorials will enhance your understanding of the unit content and, therefore, the quality of your assessment responses. Lack of participation may result in your inability to satisfactorily pass assessment items.

Required IT skills

This unit involves online meetings in real time using the Virtual Room in your UCLearn teaching site. The Virtual Room allows you to communicate in real time with your lecturer and other students. To participate verbally, rather than just typing, you will need a microphone. For the best audio quality, we recommend a microphone and speaker headset. For more information and to test your computer, go to the Virtual Room in your UCLearn site and 'Join Course Room'. This will trigger a tutorial to help familiarise you with the functionality of the virtual room.

Work placement, internships or practicums

None.

Additional information

This unit involves research-led education. Active researchers are delivering this unit who can engage students in deep and active learning and transmit to students their passion for the research they are carrying out.

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