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Support development of student research skills

Support development of student research skills

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCEDS044
State Code
ODK22
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
20/07/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/11/2021
Field of Education
070107 - Teacher-Librarianship
Original Release Date
30/11/2021
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to determine student information requirements, provide advice to students on research skills and encourage evaluation of information.The unit applies to education support workers who operate under the guidance and supervision of a teacher or other educational professional. They work mainly with students in classroom settings in primary or secondary schools, as defined by State/Territory legislation.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine student information requirements.
  • 1.1. Identify information required by the student in consultation with teacher.
  • 1.2. Identify reason for student request for support and prior efforts to access information.
  • 1.3. Identify additional sources of information and type of assistance required.
  • 1.4. Assist student to identify key questions to inform the research from review of task.
2. Assist students to source and reference information.
  • 2.1. Support students to extend their research skills through provision of information and demonstration of skills.
  • 2.2. Demonstrate use of reference tools and equipment using developmentally appropriate communication techniques.
  • 2.3. Advise students on alternative sources of information.
  • 2.4. Inform students of access constraints regarding use of reference tools, equipment and information according to organisational policies and procedures.
3. Encourage students to evaluate information.
  • 3.1. Promote students’ independent use of available resources by providing opportunities for guided practice.
  • 3.2. Encourage students to evaluate information and provide techniques for the process.
  • 3.3. Support students to assemble information in an appropriate format based on requirements of the task.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG784 CHCEDS015 Support development of student research skills Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGY5 CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education Support Qualification