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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit examines the responsibilities and role of professional planners in Australia, with particular reference to planning practice in Western Australia. It identifies the main elements of the practice of planning for private, public and not for profit organisations and their respective functions. This includes some code of professionalism and practice management skills and knowledge. The gap between planning practice and planning theory is explored through a work-integrated learning placement process and professional and personal reflection. Other contributions are explored including a planner's professional development as a global professional, ethical professional and life-long learner.
Unit was previously coded PLN4600
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
On-campus students have to attend regular seminars and meetings with academic staff and organise a work-based placement. The teaching and learning approach in this unit is enhanced through in-class discussions of practical industry examples of local and state government, and private planning practice. The skills of working effectively with others in a planning environment (specifically teamwork, task collaboration and working productively with people from diverse cultures), communicating effectively, critical appraisal and the ability to generate ideas are emphasised. This unit also provides for engaged teaching and learning with opportunities for practicing professional skills and for networking with planners. Individual meetings with the unit lecturer and mentor will help develop students one-to-one skills and allow honest reflection of interpersonal skills.
Students are required to complete assessments which are assessed for quality academic and professional standards, including written communication (structure, language and conventions), critical analysis (depth of thought, development of argument, logical analysis and insight), depth and breadth of coverage, the ability to research effectively using both academic and contemporary sources, and industry relevance. Written assessment methods provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate their content knowledge, critical thinking and develop their written communication and creative presentation skills. Written self-reflection processes will reinforce these self-evaluation skills.
Students will be required to complete a work-integrated placement for three days, working in the private or public sector in order to complete one of their assessment items. These activities encourage students to improve their professionalism, communication skills, and critical thinking skills reflectively. Assessment methods include a creative presentation to provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate their content knowledge, record their experiences in the workplace and present their findings using a creative alternative to a professional report. Professionalism, time management and interpersonal skills will also be assessed.
Blackboard will be used to provide learning materials via this electronic portal. A range of additional materials such as website links, blogs, group-boards, gradebooks etc will be made available where appropriate. All information will be delivered to off-campus students via Blackboard. Online tutorials may also be offered to students in this mode to support learning and extend discipline knowledge. Regular online access is essential
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | Portfolio - Planning theory | 30% |
| Portfolio | Portfolio - Planning practice | 20% |
| Presentation | Creative presentation | 25% |
| Reflective Practice | Planning practice reflection | 25% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | Portfolio - Planning theory | 30% |
| Portfolio | Portfolio - Planning practice | 20% |
| Presentation | Recorded presentation | 25% |
| Reflective Practice | Planning practice reflection | 25% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit examines the responsibilities and role of professional planners in Australia, with particular reference to planning practice in Western Australia. It identifies the main elements of the practice of planning for private, public and not for profit organisations and their respective functions. This includes some code of professionalism and practice management skills and knowledge. The gap between planning practice and planning theory is explored through an integrated learning placement process and professional and personal reflection. Other contributions are explored including a planner's professional development as a global professional, ethical professional and life-long learner.
Unit was previously coded PLN4600
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
On-campus students have to attend regular seminars and meetings with academic staff and organise a work-based placement. The teaching and learning approach in this unit is enhanced through in-class discussions of practical industry examples of local and state government, and private planning practice. The skills of working effectively with others in a planning environment (specifically teamwork, task collaboration and working productively with people from diverse cultures), communicating effectively, critical appraisal and the ability to generate ideas are emphasised. This unit also provides for engaged teaching and learning with opportunities for practicing professional skills and for networking with planners. Individual meetings with the unit lecturer and mentor will help develop students one-to-one skills and allow honest reflection of interpersonal skills.
Students are required to complete assessments which are assessed for quality academic and professional standards, including written communication (structure, language and conventions), critical analysis (depth of thought, development of argument, logical analysis and insight), depth and breadth of coverage, the ability to research effectively using both academic and contemporary sources, and industry relevance. Written assessment methods provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate their content knowledge, critical thinking and develop their written communication and creative presentation skills. Written self-reflection processes will reinforce these self-evaluation skills.
In class activities encourage students to improve their professionalism, communication skills, and critical thinking skills reflectively. Assessment methods include a creative application of theory and practice to provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate their content knowledge, record their experiences in a student setting and present their findings using a creative alternative to a professional report. Professionalism, time management and interpersonal skills will also be assessed.
Blackboard will be used to provide learning materials via this electronic portal. A range of additional materials such as website links, blogs, group-boards, gradebooks etc will be made available where appropriate. All information will be delivered to off-campus students via Blackboard, to support learning and extend discipline knowledge. Regular online access is essential
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Planning theory | 30% |
| Assignment | Planning practice | 20% |
| Project | Setting up a planning practice | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Planning theory | 30% |
| Assignment | Planning practice | 20% |
| Reflective Practice | Setting up a planning practice | 50% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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