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Cultural Analysis of Exchange Studies (EDUC20071) // Assessment

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Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Ongoing online discussion with moderation from tutors/lecturers. Ongoing.

Throughout the semester10%

Short reflective ongoing discussions (1-2 pages) based on weekly discussions and on the readings for each of the four themed modules. These four reflective discussions will be assessed out of 10 marks each. Ongoing (40%=10 x 4)

  • 4-8 pages
Throughout the teaching period40%

A peer-review report about what and how well students are learning from their own and other students' reflections on the discussion forum. This review is assessed based on the strengths of students' analysis and reflections in conjunction with references to support their discussion.

  • 3-4 pages
Week 820%

A final report about their overall overseas learning experience (max. 2000 words and may include illustrations, tables and figures). Part of this report should include a reflection of their Discipline as experienced in another culture, noting any differences and / or similarities. Students should conduct a "field study" at the University they are based at to explore differences in teaching approaches and expectations of student learning processes. Students should investigate underlying cultural impacts that influence overseas teaching and learning practices and compare these with practices at the University of Melbourne, due by the end of week 16

  • 2000 words
Week 1630%

Additional details

  • Ongoing online discussion with moderation from tutors/lecturers. Ongoing (10%)
  • Short reflective ongoing discussions (1-2 pages) based on weekly discussions and on the readings for each of the four themed modules. These four reflective discussions will be assessed out of 10 marks each. Ongoing (40%=10 x 4)
  • A peer-review report (3-4 pages) about what and how well students are learning from their own and other students’ reflections on the discussion forum. This review is assessed based on the strengths of students’ analysis and reflections in conjunction with references to support their discussion, due by the end of week 8 (20%)
  • A final report about their overall overseas learning experience (max. 2000 words and may include illustrations, tables and figures). Part of this report should include a reflection of their Discipline as experienced in another culture, noting any differences and / or similarities. Students should conduct a “field study” at the University they are based at to explore differences in teaching approaches and expectations of student learning processes. Students should investigate underlying cultural impacts that influence overseas teaching and learning practices and compare these with practices at the University of Melbourne, due by the end of week 16 (30%)

Last updated: 10 November 2023