A blank version of the matrix is accessible here . . . . . Learning objective . Learning processes Assessment i Initial skills in collecting and critically analysing information about policy issues from a range of sources. Group presentation exercise involves research into policy issues and policy debates iv Initial skills in the communication of information and ideas about social issues and policy making Tutorial discussions Group work Presentation exercise Written assignment v Awareness of the wealth of information and experience which they already bring to the course Questions suggested for tutorial discussion in weeks 1 to 6 consistently invite students to contribute from their own views, values and experience. Subject evaluation results suggest about half made little effort.
Assignments involve presentation of material in relation to selected topic.
Not overt in tutorial guidelines - could be seen as implicit. Assignment 1 criteria iv and v require critical analysis. Criterion vi goes beyond the similar VCE exercise to require reflection on student's own reactions. Employable i Responsibility for proposing topic and following through in group work . Communication skills and awareness of options are developed in context of presentation and essay tasks.