Education Research Project (EC/EC&P) (EDUC90749)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 2
Dr Amelia Church
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
In this subject Teacher Candidates will plan and execute a substantial research-based project as the second part of their capstone experience in the Master of Teaching (Early Childhood/ Early Childhood and Primary). The research project provides an opportunity for sustained and systematic study of an issue in education practice or policy. Teacher Candidates in the Early Years Option must complete a project focusing on literacy and numeracy in the early years of primary school. Candidates will be supported to define a feasible research question within a given project topic area, using appropriate methodology and methods to respond to the research question. Candidates analyse an existing dataset that will be provided, including relevant literature, policy documents, or empirical data from a project that already has ethics approval. The capstone project will culminate with students synthesizing the findings of their research in the form of a conference paper, journal article or report. Throughout this subject, Candidates will be expected to consider how research can inform and improve education practice.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject teacher candidates should be able to:
Graduate Standards refers to the Graduate-level Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.
- Demonstrate a depth of knowledge in an area of contemporary research and practice in education (Graduate Standard 6.2);
- Demonstrate a capacity to engage in reflective, critical discussion of existing research (Graduate Standard 6.2, 6.3);
- Develop a research design to investigate an educational issue;
- Demonstrate an understanding of ethical issues in education research (Graduate Standard 7.1);
- Discuss findings based on systematic analysis of data;
- Identify and explain the implications of their project findings for improving education practice (Graduate Standard 6.4).
- Demonstrate a capacity to extend professional learning through research (Graduate Standard 6.1, 6.2).
Generic skills
MTeach graduates will develop the following set of key transferable skills:
- Clinical reasoning and thinking
- Problem solving
- Evidence based decision making
- Creativity and innovation
- Teamwork and professional collaboration
- Learning to learn and metacognition
- Responsiveness to a changing knowledge base
- Reflection for continuous improvement
- Linking theory and practice
- Inquiry and research
Active and participatory citizenship.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
EDUC90748 or EDUC90419
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC90748 | Researching Education Practice (EC/EC&P) | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90419 | Education Research Methodology |
July (On Campus - Parkville)
February (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
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
- Abstract and progress report (1000 words) due mid semester (20%)
- Research Project Report (4000 words) due end of semester (80%)
Hurdle requirements:
- Students will be expected to report findings to the education community where the research took place.
- Minimum of 80% attendance at all scheduled lectures, tutorials, seminars and workshops.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Amelia Church Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours. Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) Teacher Candidates must take the Semester 2 availability. Master of Teaching (Early Childhood & Primary) Teacher Candidates must take the winter availability. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 15 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 28 July 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
Dr Amelia Church
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Teaching (Early Years) Course Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) Course Master of Teaching (Early Childhood and Primary) - Links to additional information
Last updated: 10 February 2024