| Effective Term: | 2024/05 |
| Institute / School : | Institute of Education, Arts & Community |
| Unit Title: | Knowledge and Professionals |
| Unit ID: | ATSGC1370 |
| Credit Points: | 15.00 |
| Prerequisite(s): | Nil |
| Co-requisite(s): | Nil |
| Exclusion(s): | Nil |
| ASCED: | 099999 |
| Other Change: | |
| Brief description of the Unit |
This course examines the role of knowledge experts in disciplinary fields and professions. To become successful graduate professionals, students need to understand the fundamentals of a society shaped through knowledge. As future participants in a variety of professions, graduates will be required to contribute to their professional field in the creation, communication, evaluation and use of knowledge daily. Acting ethically, equitably, compassionately and with integrity in the handling of information is emphasised. The course contextualises the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values required for success in the post-tertiary professional workplace and the importance of becoming a curious, reflective and critical evaluator of information. |
| Grade Scheme: | Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF) |
| Work Experience Indicator: |
| No work experience |
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| Supplementary Assessment:Yes |
| Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment |
| Course Level: |
| Level of Unit in Course | AQF Level(s) of Course | | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | | Introductory | | |  | | | | | Intermediate | | | | | | | | Advanced | | | | | | |
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| Learning Outcomes: |
| Knowledge: |
| K1. | examine concepts, theories and language used in the discussion of knowledge |
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| K2. | identify skills and behaviors expected of graduate professionals and explain how these can be developed during undergraduate study |
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| K3. | explain the importance of effective information handling and communication practices in the professional context |
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| K4. | examine influences and implications surrounding the handling of information and knowledge |
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| K5. | consider knowledge requirements, tools, processes, and practices for a professional field of study |
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| Skills: |
| S1. | develop critical research, reading and writing competences |
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| S2. | explore and develop independent research, critical thinking and critical evaluation skills |
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| S3. | analyze information sources and claims of truth |
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| S4. | reflect on own viewpoint and the viewpoints of others |
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| Application of knowledge and skills: |
| A1. | locate and evaluate a variety of information sources in a disciplinary field |
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| A2. | use communication and interpersonal skills to investigate and share information online to an audience unfamiliar with a topic |
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| A3. | apply independent research skills to investigate and analyze a current topic of discussion in a professional field |
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| A4. | reflect on required qualities, skills and attitudes of a graduate in a specific professional field |
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| Unit Content: |
This course will explore the role and responsibilities of a professional in a knowledge-based workforce. The importance of understanding influences on the development of knowledge and professions is explored alongside a range of factors that can impact knowledge. Professional skills, values and qualities such as critical evaluation of knowledge and reflective practice are explored. Content covered will include: becoming a graduate professional; knowledge production, communication, evaluation and use; the changing nature of knowledge; truth, trust and the post-truth era; the role of experts; ethics and accountability; professional identity; conflicts and controversies in knowledge; professionals of the future. |
| Graduate Attributes: |
| | Learning Outcomes Assessed | Assessment Tasks | Assessment Type | Weighting | | 1. | K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, S1, S2, S3, S4, A1, A4 | Portfolio of activities and research completed throughout the semester to demonstrate engagement with course materials and ideas | Portfolio | 20% - 40% | | 2. | K1, K2, K5, S1, S2, A1, A2, A4 | Researched presentation, including reference list, and reflective evaluation | Presentation | 20% - 30% | | 3. | K1, K3, K4, A1, A3 | Essay using relevant course materials and wider evidence | Essay | 20% - 30% | | 4. | K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, A1, A4 | Extended written response to demonstrate comprehension of course concepts and materials | Written reflection | 20% - 40% |
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