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Education Research Study (EDUC90925)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 37.5Not available in 2017
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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.
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