Research an education issue

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver CHCEDS507A, 'Research an education issue'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Research an education issue' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Determine the research question and requirements

1.1 In consultation with relevant staff, define research brief or problem according to education organisation requirements

1.2 Frame and clearly articulate the research question or topic using key issues and support it with relevant information

1.3 Validate and document research requirements with relevant staff

2. Develop a research strategy

2.1 Identify and evaluate suitable research strategies for use in the project

2.2 Identify sources of information

2.3 Develop project plan according to organisation's ethical and legal requirements and in consultation with relevant staff

2.4 Determine risk management strategies

2.5 Incorporate recording processes and datamanagement into the project plan

2.6 Process the research plan for approval according to organisation guidelines

3. Conduct and manage research activities

3.1 Conduct research methods and activities according to the research plan

3.2 Access resources to support the research according to organisation policy and procedure

3.3 Monitor research activities and implement changes to the project plan where necessary after appropriate approval

3.4 Analyse and interpret incoming data according to research strategy

3.5 Determine and document research outcomes according to organisation requirements

4. Evaluate research outcomes

4.1 Organise research data according to the approved research strategy

4.2 Structure research outcomes to answer questions posed in the research brief or problem

4.3 Highlight and summarise specific issues and important additional findings

4.4 Discuss research outcomes with key stakeholders and make adjustments to findings based on the feedback

5. Document research processes and outcomes

5.1 Summarise research procedures and outcomes in format acceptable to the education organisation and academic standards

5.2 Store research documents as required by the organisation

6. Disseminate research results and reports

6.1 Submit research reports and findings to the relevant authorities for action

6.2 Identify processes for dissemination and seek approval from relevant authorities

6.3 Implement protection of organisation's intellectual property as required by organisation and any relevant legislation


Qualifications and Skillsets

CHCEDS507A appears in the following qualifications:

  • CHC51308 - Diploma of Education Support
  • CHC60208 - Advanced Diploma of Children's Services