41120 Work Integrated Learning (BIT)
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Credit points: 6 cp
Subject level:
Undergraduate
Result type: Grade and marksRequisite(s): 41049c Industry Experience 1 (BIT) AND 24 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10143 Bachelor of Information Technology (Co-op)
The lower case 'c' after the subject code indicates that the subject is a corequisite. See definitions for details.
Description
Students use feedback and self-reflection to enhance their knowledge and self-awareness of their roles and behaviors in a professional placement and, thereby, develop the ‘personally reflective’ graduate attribute. They engage and critically reflect on the professional placement so that they can further their understanding of specific professional organisations. This subject also gives an opportunity for the student to be able to enhance their academic skills, by doing a mini-academic, scholarly literature review on the problem context related to the student's work experience.
Subject learning objectives (SLOs)
Upon successful completion of this subject students should be able to:
| 1. | Analyse problems using appropriate research methodologies. (C.1) |
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| 2. | Communicate competency development from work experience. (E.1) |
| 3. | Critically review and apply relevant standards and codes of practice. (F.1) |
Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs)
This subject also contributes specifically to the development of the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs):
- Design Oriented: FEIT graduates apply problem solving, design and decision-making methodologies to develop components, systems and processes to meet specified requirements. (C.1)
- Collaborative and Communicative: FEIT graduates work as an effective member or leader of diverse teams, communicating effectively and operating within cross-disciplinary and cross-cultural contexts in the workplace. (E.1)
- Reflective: FEIT graduates critically self-review their performance to improve themselves, their teams, and the broader community and society. (F.1)
Teaching and learning strategies
Develop and run self-managed project with workplace supervision to improve the development of SFIA skills.
Assessment
Assessment task 1: Project Proposal
| Intent: | Provide information to subject Academic mentor to evaluate the suitability of project and SFIA skills being developed. |
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| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses the following subject learning objectives (SLOs): 1, 2 and 3 This assessment task contributes to the development of the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs): C.1, E.1 and F.1 |
| Type: | Report |
| Groupwork: | Individual |
| Weight: | 20% |
| Length: | Proposal 1000 words or more. |
Assessment task 2: Final report and two (or more) competency claims
| Intent: | Summarise and evaluate project and skills developed over period. |
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| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses the following subject learning objectives (SLOs): 2 and 3 This assessment task contributes to the development of the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs): E.1 and F.1 |
| Type: | Report |
| Groupwork: | Individual |
| Weight: | 80% |
| Length: | 3000 word report and scanned copy of your portfolio that showcases your work. |
References
Biggs, J. & Collis, K. (1982). Evaluating the Quality of Learning: The SOLO Taxonomy. New York: Academic Press.
Pearlson, K., & Saunders, C. S. (2013). Managing and Using Information Systems: A Strategic Approach. New York: Wiley.
McKeen, J. D. & Smith, H. A. (2015). IT Strategy: Issues and Practices. Global Edition Pearson.
Thompson, A., Peteraf, M., Gamble, J., & Strickland. A.J. (2015). Crafting & Executing Strategy: The Quest for Competitive Advantage: Concepts and Cases. McGraw-Hill Education.