Education Research Project (EDUC90057)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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In this subject students will plan and execute a substantial research-based project as the second part of their capstone experience in the Master of Education. The research project provides an opportunity for sustained and systematic study of an issue in education practice or policy. Students will define a feasible research question within the project topic area, identify appropriate methodology and methods to respond to the research question, and analyse an existing dataset (i.e. relevant literature, policy documents, or empirical data from a project that already has ethics approval). The capstone project will culminate with students synthesising the findings of their research in the form of a conference paper, journal article or report. Throughout this subject, students will be expected to consider how research can inform and improve education practice.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:


  • LO1 Demonstrate a depth of knowledge in an area of contemporary research and practice in education

  • LO2 Demonstrate a capacity to engage in reflective, critical discussion of existing research

  • LO3 Develop a research design to investigate an educational issue

  • LO4 Demonstrate an understanding of ethical issues in education research

  • LO5 Discuss findings based on systematic analysis of data

  • LO6 Evaluate and explain the implications of their project findings for improving education practice

  • LO7 Demonstrate a capacity to extend professional learning through research

Generic skills

On completion of this subject, participants will be able to:

  • Apply critical thinking skills
  • Analyse and evaluate the quality of research and research papers
  • Demonstrate planning and time management skills
  • Communicate research results clearly and persuasively.

Last updated: 10 February 2024

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

  • EDUC90619 and EDUC90620, or
  • for students in the Master of Education (International Baccalaureate) or Master of Numeracy, EDUC90620 must be taken as a co requisite

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
EDUC90619 Leading Educational Ideas
March (On Campus - Parkville)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
EDUC90620 Reading Educational Research
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
August (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Corequisites

For students in the Master of Education (International Baccalaureate) or Master of Numeracy, EDUC90620 must be taken as a co requisite.

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
EDUC90620 Reading Educational Research
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
August (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Non-allowed subjects

None

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.

Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Last updated: 10 February 2024

Assessment

Additional details

There are two assessment tasks:

  • Abstract and progress report (1000 words), due mid-semester (20%)

  • A research project report (4000 words), due end of semester (80%)

There are two hurdle requirements:

  • Oral presentation (preliminary findings), due during the second half of the semester
  • Minimum of 80% attendance at all scheduled lectures, tutorials, seminars and workshops

Last updated: 10 February 2024

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    Principal coordinatorRussell Cross
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours36 hours
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period25 February 2017 to 28 May 2017
    Last self-enrol date10 March 2017
    Census date31 March 2017
    Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017
    Assessment period ends23 June 2017

    Semester 1 contact information

    r.cross@unimelb.edu.au

  • Semester 2
    Principal coordinatorRussell Cross
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours36 hours
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period15 July 2017 to 22 October 2017
    Last self-enrol date28 July 2017
    Census date31 August 2017
    Last date to withdraw without fail22 September 2017
    Assessment period ends17 November 2017

    Semester 2 contact information

    r.cross@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

170 hours.

Last updated: 10 February 2024

Further information

Last updated: 10 February 2024