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= = Urban Adventure 2010 The students will select one recreational activity to plan and organise for the whole student group as part of a 4 day trip to Melbourne CBD .The focus will be on the development of organisational and planning skills, knowledge, practical skills, problem solving and interpersonal skills. The individual projects will be presented in each student’s chosen media, however the assessment task will be carried out in small groups. Students will also create a page to be inserted into a 2010 Urban Adventure Booklet.
 * Personal Development Skills – URBAN ADVENTURE **
 * VCAL unit: Foundation Unit 1** **·**
 * //Overview of the assessment task and the project/theme it is linked to://**
 * //Overview of the assessment task and the project/theme it is linked to://**

· Contribute to an investigative project, which involves planning one recreational aspect of the end of year ‘Urban Adventure’ school trip to Melbourne CBD. · Formulate small groups with teacher assistance · Brainstorm ideas · Use consensus to reach decisions · Choose an activity to research from the student survey · Complete set tasks · Present their projects through chosen media i.e. Visual diary / power point presentation · Create a page to be inserted into 2010 Urban Adventure Booklet · Complete a self evaluation
 * //Student roles and responsibilities in relation to the task://**

· Guide students with group work · Facilitate a student survey of popular activities · Facilitate excursions to explore venues and services · Monitor and provide advice in regard to budget and timelines · Facilitate student action plans · Liaise with appropriate contacts · Provide structured self evaluation proforma · Overall supervision of Urban Adventure in October 2010
 * //Level of teacher support://**

(refer to Portfolio of Evidence in section 1) || Action Plan || X || X ||   ||   ||   ||   || Internet-research/ communication/ pamphlets || X ||   || X ||   ||   ||   || Journal/Power Point Presentation || X  || X || X || X || X ||   || Self Evaluation sheet ||   || X || X ||   || X  ||   || · X || · ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   || ·
 * //Please indicate the Learning Outcome/s to be demonstrated by this evidence//** ||
 * Student Evidence**
 * LO1** ||
 * LO2** ||
 * LO3** ||
 * LO4** ||
 * LO5** ||
 * Is the activity included in this template part of an integrated program?** ||
 * Yes** ||
 * No** ||
 * No** ||
 * //Please indicate the other VCAL units and learning outcome/s that are also met by this integrated program//**
 * Unit title** ||
 * Level** ||
 * LO1** ||
 * LO2** ||
 * LO3** ||
 * LO4** ||
 * LO5** ||
 * LO6** ||
 * LO7** ||
 * LO8** ||
 * Literacy** ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Numeracy** ||  ||
 * Literacy** ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Numeracy** ||  ||
 * Numeracy** ||  ||
 * Work Related Skills** ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Personal Development Skills** ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Personal Development Skills** ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Personal Development Skills** ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||


 * Teacher name: Michael Cole, Athena Charalambakis, Rob Fisher**
 * Date: 18th April 2008**


 * Assessment Template:** [[image:file:///C:%5CUsers%5Ctemplate%5CAppData%5CLocal%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_image001.gif width="11" height="12" caption="Anchor"]]

Plan and organise a simple activity. //Description of what the student will be required to do in order to demonstrate successful completion of the learning outcome:// As a group students will: · Brainstorm the type of recreational activities possible to put in a student survey · Complete the survey and prioritise the 6 most viable and popular activities · Form small groups and select an activity to organise · List the steps involved in an Action plan and the resources required. · Assign a role to each group member · Decide how projects will be presented and to whom · Set a date for the start, development and completion of the task · Develop an overall calendar of events for the 4 day CBD trip in which each individual has made a contribution towards its success. || · **Assessment criteria** The assessment criteria are demonstrated when the student can: 1.1 Develop a goal plan for a simple activity that involves a limited number of steps within a defined period of time. 1.2 Select resources appropriate to carrying out the plan. 1.3 Carry out the plan. 1.4 Reflect upon the personal and/or community benefits of the plan.
 * Learning outcome 1**

Solve problems specific to an established goal. //Description of what the student will be required to do in order to demonstrate successful completion of the learning outcome:// Students will : · Discuss the concept and dimensions of the 3 day Urban Adventure · Explore the resources available within the school and time required to research and complete the tasks · Negotiate with individuals and other groups throughout the planning process · Problem solve appropriate alternatives when necessary · Reflect on progress at the end of each session by checking the status of the Action Plan || · **Assessment criteria** The assessment criteria are demonstrated when the student can: 2.1 Identify an issue or social concern related to an established goal. 2.2 Explain possible solutions to the problem identified. 2.3 Contribute to an activity that is aimed at resolving the issue or social concern. 2.4 Reflect upon the effectiveness of the action taken to resolve the issue or social concern.
 * Learning outcome 2**

Demonstrate knowledge specific to an established goal. //Description of what the student will be required to do in order to demonstrate successful completion of the learning outcome:// Students will : · Research their activity and collect information using the Internet, city information centres, directories, telephone books, digital cameras and brochures. · Interpret collected data to compare and ascertain suitable locations, costs, availability and access · Select the targeted activity through group collaboration and make the booking · Record information and details as a one page insert for inclusion in the Urban Adventure Booklet 2010 · Evaluate own contribution to the final product using self evaluation sheet · List any problems encountered and possible improvements to share with other groups · || · **Assessment criteria** The assessment criteria are demonstrated when the student can: 3.1 Identify knowledge that will contribute to the achievement of a goal. 3.2 Interpret information to predict steps required for completion of a goal. 3.3 Access information required to complete a goal. 3.4 Gather necessary resources using research skills. 3.5 Reflect on own performance and outcomes achieved.
 * Learning outcome 3**

Demonstrate skills specific to an established goal. //Description of what the student will be required to do in order to demonstrate successful completion of the learning outcome:// Students will learn and use the following skills: · Interpersonal, communication and research skills when making personal visits to seek advice and collect information · Comply with occupational health and safety guidelines while participating in city-based activities and in preparing their project using a variety of technology · Photocopying, scanning and specific computer skills to research the Internet and Microsoft applications e.g. Microsoft Word, Publisher, PowerPoint · Recording and editing images on digital camera. · Develop an appropriate telephone technique to obtain information and to book activity arrangements · Mastery of technological skills will be demonstrated through the use of computers, scanners, laminators, bookbinders, digital cameras or microphones in the presentation of their projects. || · **Assessment criteria** The assessment criteria are demonstrated when the student can: 4.1 Identify skills that will contribute to the achievement of an activity. 4.2 Demonstrate use of skills relevant to an established goal. 4.3 Use and comply with occupational health and safety guidelines. 4.4 Use specified technological equipment and materials proficiently to suit the conditions and the level of personal and physical ability.
 * Learning outcome 4**

Demonstrate teamwork skills. //Description of what the student will be required to do in order to demonstrate successful completion of the learning outcome:// Students will : · Contribute to group discussions and decision making processes · Meet on a regular basis outside of class time with group members to complete tasks and check progress · Complete a self evaluation report · The group will assign tasks for individuals / partners - computer researchers, telephone research, excursion planning, photographer, transport coordinator, costing team member · The group will decide on the layout and design of their final presentation and their page to be submitted to the Urban Adventure Booklet || · **Assessment criteria** The assessment criteria are demonstrated when the student can: 5.1 Contribute to a collaborative activity involving a group/team. 5.2 Describe factors that contribute to group/team work. 5.3 Reflect on factors that influence group/team behaviour. 5.4 Evaluate the effectiveness of group/team processes for achieving goals. 5.5 Evaluate own contribution to group/team goals.
 * Learning outcome 5**

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