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REHB5943: Rehab Counselling Capstone

Semester 2, 2021 [Online] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

The Capstone experience represents the culmination of learning in the Master of Rehabilitation Counselling. Students will have a choice of producing a dissertation-style research product or a service-learning portfolio project. The research project entails development of a systematised review of literature and a research proposal based on findings. The service-learning portfolio project entails the development of a research/essay paper and resource product(s) that can be adapted for use by the Rehabilitation Counselling profession in the delivery of service or education. Examples of resource products include: Case study and training module, critical review and application of assessment tools, mapping community resources, program monitoring and evaluation report, etc. Students projects will be self-directed with supervision and support integrated into tutorials.

Unit details and rules

Unit code REHB5943
Academic unit Participation Sciences
Credit points 6
Prohibitions
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REHB5081
Prerequisites
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REHB5933
Corequisites
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None
Assumed knowledge
? 

None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

No

Teaching staff

Coordinator Erin Fearn Smith, erin.fearnsmith@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s) Lisa Vaccaro, lisa.vaccaro@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s) Kathryn Taylor, kathryn.taylor1@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Presentation PRESENTATION: Poster Presentation
Poster presentation
10% Formal exam period Poster & 2 minutes presentation
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO7 LO6 LO5 LO4 LO3 LO2
Assignment CAPSTONE (1): Scoping Review
Scoping review: updated search & amendments as recommended from REHB5933.
20% Week 03 2500-3500 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO4
Assignment TUTORIAL: Capstone Plan
Capstone delivery plan comprising tasks and time frames
10% Week 04 Variable
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Online task TUTORIAL: Progress Presentation
Presentation of capstone progress
10% Week 08 1-2 minutes
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO7 LO6 LO5 LO4 LO3 LO2
Assignment CAPSTONE (2): Capstone project
Written task
50% Week 13 Variable
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7

Assessment summary

  • CAPSTONE: Scoping Review (20%). Students will update their scoping review from REHB5933 incuding an updated search and recommended amendments.
  • TUTORIAL: Capstone Plan (10%). Students will provide a plan detailing timelined tasks for capstone completion
  • TUTORIAL: Progress Presentation (10%). Students will present their capstone progress against their planned milestones to their tutorial group.
  • CAPSTONE: Capstone Project (50%): Students will develop a capstone project that will take the form of either an advocacy or case study, HDR Proposal, an educational module, a consulting project, or an approved customised student project.
  • PRESENTATION: Poster Presentation (10%): Students will create a poster to present their capstone work at an event for students, families, and industry partners. Students will be assessed on their posters and on their presentations.

 

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas. 

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name

Mark range

Description

High distinction

85 - 100

Demonstrates learning outcomes of the unit to an exceptional standard.
Distinction

75 - 84

Demonstrates learning outcomes of the unit to a very high standard.

Credit

65 - 74

Demonstrates learning outcomes of the unit to a high standard.

Pass

50 - 64

Meets learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

Fail

0 - 49

When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website  provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.  

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Formal exam period Poster Presentation Online class (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 01 Introduction to capstone Online class (2 hr) LO1 LO2
Week 02 Workshopping Online class (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO7
Week 03 Plan development Online class (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 04 Milestone Review Online class (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 05 Project Work Online class (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 06 Making a Poster Online class (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 07 Peer feedback Online class (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 08 Progress Presentation Online class (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 09 Implementation Online class (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 10 Project Work Online class (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 11 Progress Review Online class (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 12 Project Finalisation Online class (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 13 Poster presentation practice Online class (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance: Students are required to read and watch the lectures contained within learning modules. Students are also required to participate in virtual tutorials as scheduled, specified for their assigned tutorial group and final presentation session. 

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. develop, plan, and execute a research or capstone project with a novel topic related to the field of rehabilitation counselling domestically or internationally
  • LO2. define and plan a large-scale project that will have an impact on the field of rehabilitation counselling or the lives of individuals with disabilities
  • LO3. execute a planned project through to completion and presentation
  • LO4. demonstrate in-depth professional knowledge of a topic as it relates to rehabilitation counselling
  • LO5. integrate and synthesise theory, knowledge, and skills from master’s in rehabilitation counselling course as applied to capstone topic
  • LO6. apply synthesised rehabilitation counselling knowledge to generate a broad understanding of capstone topic
  • LO7. demonstrate rehabilitation counselling knowledge as applied to capstone topic.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

Assessment tasks have been amended to include progress monitoring supports.

Additional costs

Students are responsible for their own printing costs.

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