EDU70014 Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum
EDU70014 Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum
Assignment 1: Presentation Scenario response
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Assignment 1: PowerPoint submission pointAssignment overview
This assignment requires you to engage with three scenarios by responding to scenario prompts/questions. Each response should include a brief overview of the scenario, followed by your response to the questions/prompts posed.
Your three scenario responses will be compiled into one video presentation that is to be designed for a professional audience. Each scenario response should be approximately 3-minutes long, with your final video presentation not exceeding 10-minutes.
This assignment supportsunit learning outcomes 1, 2 and 5.
Throughout your teaching and learning journey, you will be required to use your relevant national and/or state or territory curriculum. To help you further build capability in this area, and to prepare you for placements, at Swinburne Online you may choose to use your state/territory-based curriculum document. For further information specific to your assignments for this specific unit, please seek advice from your eLAs and/or your Unit Coordinator.
Select the following image to view the three scenarios, paying particular attention to the prompts at the end of each scenario.
Text alternativeIn Week 3, you will be invited to share your ideas about 'general capability' for feedback. This is not a compulsory requirement of this assignment, however, it will provide you with ideas, as well as an opportunity to ensure that you are on track with Scenario 1. Your ideas will be posted on the discussion board for eLA and peer feedback.
Listen to the following podcast where Swinburne University lecturer, Dr Wendy Goff, talks through each component of the assignment.
Swinburne OnlineLinks to an external site.EDU70014 - Assignment Scenarios ExplainedLinks to an external site.TranscriptAssignment scenarios explained (2021) courtesy of Dr Wendy Goff
Video presentation requirements
This is to be an academic video presentation designed for a professional audience. Your video presentation must:
include PowerPoint slides (or similar) to support your responses (you must include an APA styled reference list at the end)
be created using Canvas Studio or uploaded to Canvas Studio.
Please note that for this assignment we are not focussing on your technology skills, but rather what you are saying in response to each of the scenario prompts. Ensure that you carefully examine the criteria rubric and respond to the prompts according to the criteria that you are being marked on.
You will be using Canvas Studio for your video presentation. Canvas Studio allows for video recording and screen recording. You can choose to create your presentation through Canvas Studio, or create it using an alternative program and then upload it to Canvas Studio. The followingCanvas Studio instructionstab has information to help you create and submit your video.
It is up to you whether you would like to include your face in the video presentation, or just have a voice recording alongside the PowerPoint slides.
What to submit
Your video presentation will be submitted through this assignment page. Your PowerPoint presentation will be submitted viaAssignment 1: PowerPoint submission point. SeeSubmission details overviewfor further instructions.
Supporting resources
The following resources will assist you with completing this assignment:
TheCanvas Studio instructionstab located on this page.
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TEXT scenario
You are a teacher at Solster High School, who has been asked to share your knowledge on general capabilities with your colleagues and look at ways to incorporate them into lessons and units.
Select each of the following three scenarios to see what it is that you have been asked to do.
Scenario 1Your principal has approached you after class to ask if you are able to create a 3-minute talk regarding general capabilities to share with your colleagues at your team meeting next week.
"Yes, I agree that a good understanding of general capabilities is very important. I'd be happy to help out."
"Hi, I'm wondering if you can please organise a 3-minute talk explaining what is meant by general capabilities to share with your colleagues in your teaching area, at next weeks team meeting? I think it is very important for all teachers to have a good grasp on the meaning of general capabilities."
"Great! When explaining general capabilities to your teaching team, can you please ensure to include at least two examples outlining what the capabilities of numeracy and literacy look like in your specialist teaching area?"
"Yes, I can do that."
You put aside some time one day after class to create your 3-minute talk.
Explain what is meant by 'general capability' and provide at least two examples outlining what the capabilities of numeracy and literacy look like in your specialist teaching area.
Scenario 2Your teaching team really enjoyed the talk that you gave on general capabilities last week and have asked if you could explain how they can embed numeracy into a sequence of three lessons.
"After your talk on general capabilities last week, I've been wondering how I can embed numeracy into this three lesson plan sequence I have. Would you be able to help me with this?"
"I sure can. Can you please share the lesson plans with me?"
Your colleague shares with you the following lesson plan sequence from theYear 9 - Seven billion peopleunit of work. You select each link to familarise yourself with the lessons:
Seven billion people - Sequence 1: What is a life story
Seven billion people - Sequence 2: The rights and wrongs when sharing a life story
Seven billion people - Sequence 3: Questions and finding the angle in a story
Explain to your team how they can embed numeracy into the three lesson sequences that were shared.
Seven billion people - Sequence 1: What is a life story
Seven billion people - Sequence 2: The rights and wrongs when sharing a life story
Seven billion people - Sequence 3: Questions and finding the angle in a story
Scenario 3A colleague at school has heard that you have some great ideas on how to embed the general capability of numeracy, and has come to you for some professional advice.
"Alex told me that you were able to explain to them how to embed numeracy into a sequence of lessons. I was wondering if you could please help me embed the general capability of numeracy into a unit that I have?"
You agree to help your colleague out and begin by familiaring yourself with the unit of work they have sent through.
Can you please identifythreeopportunities for embedding the general capability of numeracy inGeography sample unit (integrated with Life Skills)?
Kind regards.
Find three opportunities for embedding the general capability of numeracy into the unitGeography sample unit (integrated with Life Skills). You will need to explain where, why and how this should be done.
This assignment requires you to use Canvas Studio to create and submit your video. We suggest you familiarise yourself with the Canvas Studio application. If you face any difficulties, contact your eLA.There are a number of capabilities and features you can use inStudio. If you wish to explore these possibilities, there are many resources available for you to explore on theCanvas Studio(Links to an external site.)(Instructure 2021) site.
Scroll through the following interactive for instructions on how to record your video assignment, prepare your video for submission, and submit your assignment video.
Requirements:
General capability is critically analysed in relation to teaching and learning and is explained through various examples.
Comprehensive research and coverage of the topic integrating a wide range of perspectives about the importance of numeracy and literacy across the curriculum.
A creative and innovative synthesis of ideas is presented.
A comprehensive critical analysis of self is sustained throughout the assessment.
Extensive use of literature and appropriate curriculum documents are embedded throughout and are integrated throughout the presentation.
Flawless use of APA style for all forms of referencing.
The work is clearly expressed in an appropriate style for the audience.
Points are made with clarity.
The presentation is professional.
