Evaluation and Improvement in Education PG (9792.2)

Required texts

Readings will be made avaiable via Canvas and through Hangzhou Normal University services. 

Submission of assessment items

Extensions & Late submissions

All assessment items (except for in-class particiaption) must be uploaded to Canvas  – see above

Students will be asked to confirm the following online declaration at the point of submission.  I certify that:

• the attached assignment is my own work and no part of this work has been written for me by any other person except where such collaboration has been authorised by the lecturer/s concerned;

• material drawn from other sources has been fully acknowledged as to author/creator, source and other bibliographic details according to unit-specific requirements for referencing; and

• no part of this work has been submitted for assessment in any other unit in this or another Faculty except where authorised by the lecturer/s concerned.

Special assessment requirements

An aggregate mark of 50% is required to pass the unit.

The unit convener or delegate reserves the right to question students orally on any of their submitted work.

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.

Provision of valid documentation

Please note that the University takes student conduct very seriously. All documentation provided to University staff must be valid and the provision of fraudulent documentation carries with it potentially serious consequences, including suspension and/or exclusion from the University. Note that all allegations of student misconduct will be referred to the Associate Dean for Education (ADE) as a prescribed authority for investigation.

Learner engagement

The workload for this unit is expected to be 150 hours:

1. Online reflections and engagement                15 hours

2. Attendance and engagement in workshops    25 hours

3. Prescribed readings and private study            50 hours

4. Research and assignment preparation            60 hours

Participation requirements

Your participation and attendance in class is compulsory and worth 10% of your final grade. Participating in class will also enhance your understanding of the unit content and therefore the quality of your other assessment responses. Lack of participation may result in your inability to satisfactorily pass other assessment items.

Required IT skills

Basic computer literacy is assumed, and students should be able to perform the following before commencing the unit:

• Use a standard word processing package
• Use a standard spreadsheet package
• Manage files
• Access the Internet and use an email package
• Students will also be required to utilise a virtual online learning package which will be determined and communicated prior to beginning the unit

Work placement, internships or practicums

             Not applicable

Additional information

Provision of information to the group

Notifications through the CANVAS Announcements Forum or the CANVAS Discussion Forums are deemed to be made to the whole class.  It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that they check for announcements. Students should also ensure they check their student email regularly.  

Additional information will be conveyed through the co-teacher in country as required.

Use of student email account

The University Email policy states that "students wishing to contact the University via email regarding administrative or academic matters need to send the email from the University account for identity verification purposes".  Therefore all unit enquiries should be emailed using a student university email account. Students should contact servicedesk@canberra.edu.au if they have any issues accessing their university email account.

In all cases of absence, sickness or personal problems it is the student's responsibility to ensure that the unit Convener is informed. The minimum participation requirement must be met in order to pass the unit (regardless of supporting documentation).

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