Introduction: look at Chapter 1-4 in Brick et al.
Introduction: look at Chapter 1-4 in Brick et al.
Introduce the topic of adult education at tertiary level
Give background information on the adult learning environment, expectations of learners, educators and institutions
Describe the 3 learning goals set at the start of trimester
Outline the 3 learning moments you will discuss in the essay
Body paragraph 1+ Learning moment 1
Example 1 in 1 paragraph
Description, feelings, evaluation, analysis, conclusion, action plan. Example 2 in two paragraphs
Para 1: description, feelings, evaluation
Para 2: analysis, conclusion, action plan
Example 3 in 3 paragraphs
Para 1: description, feelings
Para 2: evaluation, analysis
Para 3: conclusion, action plan Example 4 in 6 paragraphs
Para 1: description
Para 2: feelings
Para 3: evaluation
Para 4: analysis
Para 5: conclusion
Para 6: action plan
Body paragraph 2 Learning moment 2
Paragraph structure as above
Body paragraph 3 Learning moment 3
Paragraph structure as above
Conclusion
Summary of learning moments
How these learning moments relate to the adult learning environment and/or your learning goals
Recommendation/concluding sentence/final thought or comment on the topic
References
Brick, J., Herke, M., & Wong, D. (2020). Academic culture: A student's guide to studying at university (4th ed.). South Yarra Vic: Macmillan.
Healy, K., & Mulholland, J. (2019). Writing Skills for Social Workers. (3rd ed.). Sage Publications
Smith, S. (2020). Academic writing genres: Essay, reports & other genres. Evident Press
Weisman, D., & Zornado, J. (2018). Professional writing for social work practice. (2nd ed). Springer Publishing Company.
Weisman, D., & Zornado, J. (2017).Professional writing for social work practice(2nd ed.). Springer.
Woolliams, M., Williams, K., Butcher, D., & J. Pye (2011). Be More Critical! A practical guide for Health and Social Care students. Oxford Brookes University
SLS website: on reflective essay, or other assessment information
PPTs from class
Any word documents or videos that were done in class.
MAKE SURE TO USE APA 7th REFERENCING SYSTEM
Introduction: look at Chapter 1-4 in Brick et al.
Introduce the topic of adult education at tertiary level
Give background information on the adult learning environment, expectations of learners, educators and institutions
Describe the 3 learning goals set at the start of trimester
Outline the 3 learning moments you will discuss in the essay
Body paragraph 1+ Learning moment 1
Example 1 in 1 paragraph
Description, feelings, evaluation, analysis, conclusion, action plan. Example 2 in two paragraphs
Para 1: description, feelings, evaluation
Para 2: analysis, conclusion, action plan
Example 3 in 3 paragraphs
Para 1: description, feelings
Para 2: evaluation, analysis
Para 3: conclusion, action plan Example 4 in 6 paragraphs
Para 1: description
Para 2: feelings
Para 3: evaluation
Para 4: analysis
Para 5: conclusion
Para 6: action plan
Body paragraph 2 Learning moment 2
Paragraph structure as above
Body paragraph 3 Learning moment 3
Paragraph structure as above
Conclusion
Summary of learning moments
How these learning moments relate to the adult learning environment and/or your learning goals
Recommendation/concluding sentence/final thought or comment on the topic
References
Brick, J., Herke, M., & Wong, D. (2020). Academic culture: A student's guide to studying at university (4th ed.). South Yarra Vic: Macmillan.
Healy, K., & Mulholland, J. (2019). Writing Skills for Social Workers. (3rd ed.). Sage Publications
Smith, S. (2020). Academic writing genres: Essay, reports & other genres. Evident Press
Weisman, D., & Zornado, J. (2018). Professional writing for social work practice. (2nd ed). Springer Publishing Company.
Weisman, D., & Zornado, J. (2017).Professional writing for social work practice(2nd ed.). Springer.
Woolliams, M., Williams, K., Butcher, D., & J. Pye (2011). Be More Critical! A practical guide for Health and Social Care students. Oxford Brookes University
SLS website: on reflective essay, or other assessment information
PPTs from class
Any word documents or videos that were done in class.
MAKE SURE TO USE APA 7th REFERENCING SYSTEM
Assessment 4 Scaffold
Assessment 4 Details and Instructions
Students are to apply the skills they have learned in this unit to analyse their own learning processes and write a reflective essay on what insights this provides them into how adult learning has been constructed in this Graduate Certificate program.
Engaging with both your own learning goals you set at the start of trimester and at least 3 learning moments you recorded in your learning diary, write an essay that outlines how your experiences of learning this trimester have shaped your own understanding of the adult learning environment in this college. Critically reflect on your own learning by referencing the literature on the subject:
Brick, J., Herke, M., & Wong, D. (2020). Academic culture: A student's guide to studying at university (3rd ed.). South Yarra Vic: Macmillan.
Healy, K. Mulholland, J. (2019). Writing Skills for Social Workers, London, UK: Sage
Smith, S. (2020). Academic writing genres: Essay, reports & other genres. Evident Press
Weisman, D., & Zornado, J. (2018). Professional writing for social work practice. (2nd ed). Springer Publishing Company.
Williams, M., Williams, K., Butcher, D., & J. Pye (2011). Be More Critical! A practical guide for Health and Social Care students, Oxford Brookes University
ACAP SLS Reflective thinking and writing PDFs
PPTs from class
Any word documents or videos that were done in class.
Make sure to refer to the SLS website and the documents discussed in class. You will also need to use Gibbs framework of reflective learning but you dont need to refer to it.
Your essay will need to include:
An introduction that clearly introduces the topic, outlines why this topic is important, and provides a road map to the structure of your essay and a summary of your argument.
Reference to your learning goals and least 3 learning moments from your learning diary
A clear definition of key terms or concepts along with appropriate references
Correct paragraph structure
A logically consistent development of a fact-based argument using at least 5 references.
A conclusion that summarises the main points of your essay without introducing new material
References and a reference list using APA 7th edition.
Please look at the following weekly topic schedule and readings to help you decide on your 3 topics.
There are a few ways you can organize this essay. You have 3 learning moments that you need to talk about but there is the Gibbs framework of reflective learning that you need to consider. Make sure you critically analyse your learning rather than just describe. This is the key component between a mediocre essay and a great essay. Make sure your paragraphs flow from one to another, as taught in class, so that the reader (and marker) can follow your train of thought.
WkTopic Readings
1. Overview Community Development and Human Services Communication
Setting Learning Goals & commencing reflective diary Assessment 1 scaffold: emails & letters Brick et al. (pp. 302-310)
Weisman (2017, pp.151-164)
2. Research in the Human Services Databases, Library Searches, using Statistics & local area plans
Evaluating journal papers for authority & reliability
Assessment 1 research: youth activity programs, local services & area demographics Brick et al. (Ch. 11, pp. 129-142)
3. Developing Professional reviewing & notetaking skills
Note-taking skills in lectures & seminars
Note-taking when reading journal papers
Assessment 1 scaffold: SMART goals to make a poster Brick et al. (Ch. 5, pp. 44-52)
4. Professional language and communications 1: Communication strategies to engage stakeholders
Assessment 1: grant-writing skills (evidence-based programs) Healy (2007, pp. 149-172)
Weisman (2018, pp. 139-150)
5. Professional language and communications 2: making correct use of conventions (e.g. Academic Integrity and Referencing)
Paraphrasing, plagiarism, referencing and the academic voice Brick et al. (2020, Ch. 12, 13, 14)
6. Essay & Paragraph Structure
Understanding essay structure. Developing paragraphs through nominalised topic sentences with supporting sentences, examples and statistics. Smith (Ch. 1 pp. 13-32)
Healy & Mulholland (2019, pp. 3-34)
Healy & Mulholland (2007, pp.9-32)
8. Critical thinking and Cultural Competency
Thinking critically by using the 5W1H to discuss #BLM
How our upbringing and background inform our reactions Weisman & Zornado (2018, Ch. 1, 2)
Brick et al. (2020, Ch. 10, pp. 108-128)
9. Professional communication in human services
Using neutral language in case report writing
Choosing appropriate support services for clients Weisman (2018, Ch. 3)
Healy (2019, pp.94-109)
10. Presentation styles
The structure of seminar presentations and how to link ideas. Brick et al. (Ch. 7, pp. 74-85)
11. Team Presentations
Group presentations on community development models and approaches No readings
12. Writing reflectively and critically
Analysing academic writing and essay writing Smith (Ch. 17, pp. 247-258)
13. Linking Research, Reflection and Critical Analysis
How to organise critical analysis, reflective writing and theory/research into a paragraph. Woolliams et al. Be More Critical
Brick et al. (Ch. 9, pp. 98-107)
(Ch. 10, pp. 108-128)
