ELT2012 Assessment 1: PresentationModule code ELT2012
ELT2012 Assessment 1: PresentationModule code ELT2012
Module title Understanding Behaviour
Submission date, time Submitted to TurnItIn by Friday 15/12/23 9pm on Turnitin
Feedback type & date Online written feedback by 26/1/24 9pm
Word count 20 mins, equivalent to 1500 words
Assignment type Presentation:
Using your schools behaviour policy, analyse how it helps to maintain a secure environment for the pupils to thrive in academically and socially. Make links between the policy and recent government initiatives on behaviour management, and critically consider its effectiveness (Learning Outcomes 2, 3, 5)
Assignment structure, format and details Structure to include:
Introduction
Main discussion of policy with reference to:
its rationale
its approaches to managing behaviour
national legislation/policy
theoretical views on learning and behaviour
different members of the school community: staff, pupils, parents, governors
Conclusion
Bibliography: Please refer to guidance on Cite Them Right on referencing: http://www.citethemrightonline.com
Assessment Criteria:
Coherent structure that covers assignment brief with clear introduction and conclusion to work
Critical analysis of policy rationale and strategies used to implement policy
References to texts on theoretical approaches to managing behaviour
Reference to recent legislation and government documents (including Ofsted reports/recommendations)
Reference to relevant local/national data (local observations, questionnaires or interviews should not be used)
Critical analysis of any barriers to policy implementation
Consider relevant members of the school community
School policy considered against relevant legislation/national policies
Evidence of appropriate range of reading to support own views
Effective use of written English to communicate views
Accurate referencing using Cite them Right (Harvard referencing style)
Assessed learning outcome (s) Critically review approaches to understanding challenging behaviour
Explore positive behaviour interventions for groups and individuals
5. Elicit relevant information when conducting small-scale research activities
Assessment weighting % 50%
Key reading and learning resources https://mdx.keylinks.org/#/list/7382Assessment Criteria & Grading Sheet
Level 5
Grade Level
Level 5 (Year 2 )Assessed generic academic skills
working towards to
demonstrate and apply Knowledge & Understanding (K&U)
Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge and understanding of relevant subject area; systematic understanding; inter-relationships with relevant fields of study or specialist area
(Key concepts and theories understood & applied relating to module learning outcomes, content & assessment criteria) Reading and Research (R&R)
Demonstrates skilled use of extensive range of sources of information and their application
(Relevant range of module material, literature and research applied; operates in complex & un/predictable context - Acts with minimal direction; limited supervision; limited autonomy) Intellectual & Cognitive Skills(I&C)
Demonstrates analysis, synthesis, creativity, evaluation,
conceptualisation & critical thinking,
Problem solving
(Reading & research is understood, applied, evaluated, critiqued & critically analysed.
Writing/Presentation Skills, & Personal Responsibility
(W&P)
Demonstrates developing competence in using ethical awareness & application; academic writing/presentation & referencing conventions. There will be evidence of development of individual style in the making of meaning; individual responsibility; effective professional & interpersonal communication
(Harvard referencing is applied to cite quotes, paraphrase, apply reading & material to support argument.
FIRST 1 - 4
K&U
R&R
I&C
W&P
* Demonstrates extensive and deep knowledge and understanding of different key ideas/theories
* Assignment demonstrates considerable innovation in the selection of content/theory recognition
*Uses a variety of information sources appropriate to the assignment
*Evidence of wider reading and research, placing topic in an appropriate broader context
*Develops coherent, logical and relevant arguments, drawing appropriate conclusions
*Demonstrates depth of critical analysis, perceptive judgment and independent thought throughout
*Writes fluently and effectively using a wide range of vocabulary; clarity of expression is excellent with consistently accurate use of grammar, spelling and punctuation
*Explicit and logical structure designed to maximise development of ideas
*Referencing clear, relevant and consistently accurate using the Harvard System
*Demonstrates sound knowledge & understanding of ethical policy and procedures
UPPER SECOND 5 - 8
K&U
R&R
I&C
W&P
*Demonstrates clear and accurate knowledge and understanding of key ideas/theories
*Insightful and appropriate selection of content /theory in key areas
*Good use of additional background information and reading, using appropriate sources
*Well developed and connected argument
*Demonstrates some evidence of independent thought and critical analysis
*Language fluent; thoughts and ideas clearly expressed; grammar, spelling and punctuation essentially accurate
*Clear structure that facilitates the development of ideas
*Referencing relevant and mostly correct and consistent throughout using the Harvard System
*Demonstrates sound knowledge & understanding of ethical policy and procedures
LOWER SECOND 9 - 12
K&U
R&R
I&C
W&P Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of key aspects of the topic
Some weaknesses in understanding and knowledge
Evidence of additional relevant reading
Some aspects of the topic not fully addressed
Develops some arguments
Demonstrates critical thinking with limited interconnections
Language mainly fluent; work is largely coherent; minor spelling and/or grammar and/or punctuation errors
Structure is fairly clear but the material could be organised more effectively
Harvard Referencing errors evident but of a minor nature
Demonstrates appropriate knowledge & understanding of ethical policy and procedures
THIRD 13 16
K&U
R&R
I&C
W&P
*Adequate knowledge of some aspects of the topic
*Weaknesses in understanding and knowledge of key aspects
*Key aspects of the topic not addressed
*Evidence of some reading around the subject, not always of key relevance
*Assembles ideas
*Weaknesses in development of argument
*Significant errors in grammar and/or spelling and/or punctuation
*Language not always fluent or coherent but meaning is apparent
*Some problems organisation of material/ structure
*Harvard Referencing System present but with major inconsistencies/inaccuracies
*Demonstrates knowledge & understanding of ethical policy and procedures
FAIL 17 - 20
K&U
R&R
I&C
W&P
*Very confused knowledge and understanding of module content
*Inaccurate/inappropriate content
*Very limited or no evidence of background reading
*Sources not acknowledged
*References confined to material given in lecture handouts
*No development of argument
*Account is purely descriptive
*Unsubstantiated claims based on anecdotes/generalisations
*Language far from fluent; meaning unclear; spelling and/or grammar and/or punctuation consistently poor
*Difficult to identify a coherent structure
*Referencing has major inconsistencies/errors or is absent. Or Harvard System not used
*No Bibliography
*Demonstrates limited/no knowledge & understanding of ethical policy and procedures
The following table details the support you will be receiving for this assessment and the feedback opportunities you will have.
Support and draft feedback sessions for Assessment 1: PresentationCoursework briefing
The first assignment briefing will take place on 4/10/23, followed by several references to key parts of the assignments during every taught session.
Feedback opportunities
Feedback will be given continually in class sessions and can be offered on any taught session day from 3-3.30pm by appointment.
Assignments will be discussed during most taught sessions and the focus of the lecture will be linked directly to assignments. Exercises in class time will support the preparation for assignments and provide time for peer feedback and support.
Specific feedback on assignments will be provided in writing through Turnitin. Clarification on the written feedback can be requested at any time.
One taught session is devoted to offering clarification on assignments to students. Materials are provided on MyLearning to offer specific advice in response to student questions.
Additional support
LET workshops and individual tutorials.
