Researching Education Practice (EDUC90926)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online
Overview
| Availability | Term 3 - Online |
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In this subject, students will develop an understanding of research in education, as the first part of their capstone experience, and advanced skills to analyse complex educational problems and the bodies of knowledge associated with them. Students will undertake coursework focusing on: what constitutes research in education; the function of a literature review; common methodologies and methods in education research; key issues in research ethics; the management and analysis of data; and the fundamentals of research writing. Students will develop insight into common approaches to research in education and will consider how principles of research can inform professional practice. They will develop the research skills to justify and interpret educational research propositions and the findings from educational research. This subject provides students with an understanding of research principles and methods applicable to education practice or policy, and focusses on the use of research to inform and improve education practice.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should be able to
- Analyse, synthesise and evaluate current research in a particular area of education
- Describe and reflect critically on the processes used in the conduct of research
- Investigate the relationship between issues and methodology in research
- Identify ethical issues in education research and evaluate responses
- Demonstrate an understanding of the ways in which theory and research inform practice.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, participants should 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
None
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
- Literature review (2000 words) due Week 3 (40%)
- Oral presentation (10 minutes; equivalent to 1000 words) due Week 6 (20%)
- Research design report (2000 words) due Week 8 (40%)
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Dates & times
- Term 3 - Online
Principal coordinator Amelia Church Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 24 hours Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 10 July 2017 Teaching period 17 July 2017 to 10 September 2017 Last self-enrol date 11 July 2017 Census date 4 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 25 August 2017 Assessment period ends 15 September 2017 Term 3 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
Last updated: 10 February 2024