Unit of Work Overview Limits: 1 page (Weighting = 5%) In one page provide an Overview of the Unit of Work covering the following key elements:
o Aims of the Unit of Work o Outcomes to be covered o Overview of Learning to be addressed in the 5 weeks, plus a pacing guide o Overview of Assessments and tracking systems to monitor and evaluate student learning
Teaching Sequence Limits: Maximum: 3 Pages + appendices (Weighting = 15%)
1. Detail the teaching/learning sequence for the Unit of Work which shows the integration of the Key Learning Areas with the theme or focus across a two week period selected from the overall 5 week integrated unit of work.
2. The format for this teaching sequence should include:
a. Outcomes (Syllabus Code Numbers)
b. Indicators of Learning and Assessment Strategies
c. Teaching Experiences – knowledge and skills to be developed, including students’ use of ICT, differentiation; management and organisation
d. Relevant Resources – human and material
e. Evaluation strategies to determine the success of the unit and future implementation issues
3. The teaching/learning program should integrate English plus two other Key Learning Areas, and incorporate ethical and appropriate use of ICT.
4. The sequence of teaching should follow a logical plan, i.e. introductory lesson followed by the next lesson in the sequence etc.
5. The number and length of lessons/learning experiences should be relevant to the chosen Year level.
6. Several programming templates will be discussed in Tutorial Sessions but you have the flexibility to create your own template.
7. You may include up to 3 pages as appendices that demonstrate samples of artefacts that would be found in programs eg assessment tasks/rubrics; organisational details eg types of student groups; rules and routines to manage the teaching and learning environment