EDPROF 724 : Developing Communities of Learning

Education and Social Work

2022 Semester Two (1225) (30 POINTS)

Course Prescription

Critically examines key theoretical concepts and processes related to networked improvement communities, with a specific focus on optimising their development as drivers of change. Emphasis is on integrating theory and practice, especially concepts of equity and collaborative practices as they relate to solving problems of practice within and across educational settings.

Course Overview

This online course is flexibly designed for teachers and leaders working in schools, ECE, and Kāhui Ako or other networked learning communities. It is also designed for policy leaders and others interested in the development of collaborative practices within your own context as well as across schools, such as Kāhui Ako or other networked communities.
 
You will develop deep conceptual and practical knowledge regarding the important components of working collaboratively—including relational trust, uncertainty, evaluative thinking and collaborative inquiry. You will additionally gain valuable skills in how to use this learning to transform current schooling within and across the community to better serve the needs of all learners. You will also increase your understanding of equity and equity traps that can limit learning for all students. 
 
The course draws on international and New Zealand literature. 

Course Requirements

No pre-requisites or restrictions

Capabilities Developed in this Course

Capability 1: Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice
Capability 2: Critical Thinking
Capability 3: Solution Seeking
Capability 4: Communication and Engagement
Capability 6: Social and Environmental Responsibilities

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
  1. Critically analyse the potential and challenges of working collaboratively to solve problems of practice (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.3 and 3.2)
  2. Demonstrate a critical understanding of aspects of school culture that support working collaboratively - relational trust, uncertainty, perceptions of risk and vulnerability (Capability 1.1, 1.2 and 2.1)
  3. Demonstrate an advanced understanding of inquiry processes and evaluative thinking for innovation and transformation (Capability 1.1, 2.2 and 2.3)
  4. Critically examine equity and identification of equity traps that can limit Kahui Ako |Networked learning communities development (Capability 1.3, 2.1, 6.1 and 6.2)
  5. Consider theory and practice of leadership within collaborative contexts and networks. (Capability 1.1, 2.3 and 4.1)

Assessments

Assessment Type Percentage Classification
Assignment 1 40% Individual Coursework
Assignment 2 40% Individual Coursework
Presentation 20% Individual Coursework
Assessment Type Learning Outcome Addressed
1 2 3 4 5
Assignment 1
Assignment 2
Presentation

To pass this course you need to submit all assessments and achieve at least 50% for the course overall

Workload Expectations

Students are recommended to spend up to 25 hours per week engaging with course activities and readings, and assignment related preparation.  Full participation in, and completion of all the online activities aids success. These activities also contribute to an overall Coursework grade (10%).

Students are urged to discuss privately any impairment-related requirements through electronic communication (verbal or written) with the course director or lecturer.


Delivery Mode

Online

Course learning material is provided on CANVAS. Attendance is recommended at scheduled online weekly discussion activities and optional drop-in sessions. The online weekly discussion sessions will be recorded. Students are expected to complete asynchronous discussion tasks.
Attendance on campus is not required.
Where possible, study material will be released progressively throughout the course.
This course runs to the University EDSW semester timetable and all the associated completion dates and deadlines will apply.

Learning Resources

Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).

Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.

No set text. Readings are provided on a TALIS reading list accessed via CANVAS

Student Feedback

At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.

Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.

Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.

Student feedback has been considered in the planning of this course.

Academic Integrity

The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against online source material using computerised detection mechanisms.

Assignment 1 & 2 are required to be submitted through Turnitin. This software provides an originality report. 

Class Representatives

Class representatives are students tasked with representing student issues to departments, faculties, and the wider university. If you have a complaint about this course, please contact your class rep who will know how to raise it in the right channels. See your departmental noticeboard for contact details for your class reps.

Inclusive Learning

All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.

Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website http://disability.auckland.ac.nz

Special Circumstances

If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.

If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.

This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.

Learning Continuity

In the event of an unexpected disruption, we undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and course assessment continues to meet the principles of the University’s assessment policy. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator/director, and if disruption occurs you should refer to the university website for information about how to proceed.

Student Charter and Responsibilities

The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html.

Disclaimer

Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.

In this course students may be asked to submit coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. In exceptional circumstances changes to elements of this course may be necessary at short notice. Students enrolled in this course will be informed of any such changes and the reasons for them, as soon as possible, through Canvas.

Published on 11/07/2022 08:47 p.m.