Education Research Study (EDUC90420)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 37.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
Semester 2
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
Students negotiate a research project with assistance from an academic supervisor. The student develops a research report which makes use of existing data, artefacts and literature as relevant to their project. Please note that students cannot undertake research projects that require Human Research Ethics approval.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate a depth of knowledge in an area of contemporary research in education
- Understand the theoretical context of an issue of concern in education
- Understand the purpose of selected research methodologies
- Use research processes with due regard to ethical procedures
- Demonstrate a capacity to engage in reflective, critical discussion of the area of particular interest
- Demonstrate a capacity to extend professional learning through research
Generic skills
This subject will develop the following set of key transferable skills:
- Clinical reasoning and thinking
- Problem solving
- Evidence based decision making
- Creativity and innovation
- Learning to learn and metacognition
- Responsiveness to a changing knowledge base
- Reflection for continuous improvement
- Linking theory and practice
- Inquiry and research
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
EDUC90419
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| No longer available |
Current enrolment in the Graduate Certificate in Educational Research; or
A H2A average, or equivalent in 150 points of study in the Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) or Master of Teaching (Secondary) (MTeach students that commenced prior to 2017).
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC90558 | Education Research Study | Year Long (On Campus - Parkville) |
37.5 |
| EDUC90738 | Research Project | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
18.75 |
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
- Project summary and rationale (2000 words) due beginning of semester (15%)
- Research Report (13000 words) due end of semester (85%)
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Rhonda Di Biase Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Negotiated with supervisor Total time commitment 510 hours Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Rhonda Di Biase Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Negotiated with supervisor Total time commitment 510 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
510 hours
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Students will have access to generalist research methodology and methods texts, chapters and reviews, as a continuation of their learning in Education Research Methodology Expectations of students in this subject are to identify and critique reading relevant to their particular research question/area of inquiry.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Certificate in Educational Research Course Master of Teaching (Secondary) Internship Course Master of Teaching (Secondary) Course Postgraduate Certificate in Educational Research
Last updated: 10 February 2024