Research Project in Learning, Teaching and Curriculum

All forms of cheating and dishonest practice are taken seriously and penalties will result. Students should refer to Regulation J of the General Course and Examination Regulations.

Assignment task details and the marking rubrics will be circulated to all students in class and will also be posted on Learn. All assignments must be submitted. Assignments may not have been submitted for credit in any other course or qualification. Satisfactory completion of the course overall to at least a C grade is required in order to pass the course.


Each submitted assessment will be graded using the following scale.

Grading Scale
Grade    GPA Value        Marks

A+              9            90 – 100
A                8            85 – 89.99
A-               7            80 – 84.99
B+              6            75 – 79.99
B                5            70 – 74.99
B-               4            65 – 69.99
C+              3            60 – 64.99
C                2            55 – 59.99
C-               1            50 – 54.99
D                0            40 – 49.99
E               -1             0 – 39.99

A Pass is 50 marks or over.

Students are expected to be thoroughly prepared for each class, to contribute to class discussions and activities, and provide feedback and support to other class members.

Students will be given the opportunity to formally evaluate the course via the University course evaluation system.

The course marks will be moderated within the School of Teacher Education before the final grades are awarded.

If an extension has not been sought late work will not be accepted.

Refer to CIS website, www.canterbury.ac.nz/courses.

Presentation of assignments
The length of all assignments has been specified. There is a marking rubric for each assignment which identifies how the work is to be graded. Presentation of assignments should adhere to the APA referencing format.

If you cannot complete an assignment by the due date, you must consult the course co-ordinator regarding an extension before the assignment is due. Reasonable extensions of time are normally granted. Time available for an extension is limited, regardless of individual circumstances.  It is University policy that no assignments can be accepted for marking after other students marked assignments have been returned to them.

A part or section of an assignment may be required to be resubmitted in order to meet the course requirements. However only one resubmit will be allowed for each student throughout the course.

Students may apply for special consideration if their performance in an assessment is affected by extenuating circumstances beyond their control, where:
(a)  they have suffered an acute illness, injury, or other reasonably unforeseeable circumstances:
i.    which has prevented them from completing any major item(s) of work for assessment in a course; or
ii.   which has impaired their performance (including by interruption of pre-assessment revision) to the extent that the result(s) are likely to underestimate their true and evidenced level of mastery of the material in the course;
or
(b)  
i.    they have been selected to perform, compete, adjudicate, or officiate as a national sporting representative at national or international competitions; or
ii.   they are members of a national cultural group on tour nationally or internationally.
Please note that applications must be supported by evidence.  Further details are available at the above link.

Applications for special consideration should be submitted via the Examinations Office website http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/exams/ within five days of the assessment.

Where an extension may be granted for an assessment, this will be decided by direct application to the Course Co-ordinator and an application to the Examinations Office may not be required.

Special consideration is not available for items worth less than 10% of the course and may not be available for some other items of assessment as specified in Course Outlines.  (Refer to specific Course Outlines for this information.)

Students prevented by extenuating circumstances from completing the course after the final date for withdrawing, may apply for special consideration for late discontinuation of the course. Applications must be submitted to the Examinations Office within five days of the end of the main examination period for the semester.

NB: This information replaces any previous references to special consideration, Aegrotat or Backdated (Late) Withdrawal in the Course Information System, Learn or Course Outlines. If you are unclear about the implications or process please discuss with your Course Coordinator or contact the Student Advice team for assistance.

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