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Education Research Methodology (EDUC90419)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
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July
Overview
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In this subject, students will develop an understanding of how to appraise, plan, implement and disseminate research in education. Students will participate in a series of lectures and seminars, focusing on: what constitutes research in education; the function of a literature review; 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 a research proposal with guidance from a supervisor, and present an overview of the aims and significance of their proposed project.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of current research in a particular area of education;
- Demonstrate knowledge of the processes in the conduct of research;
- Design a feasible project for independent research;
- Undertake a literature review of research already undertaken on a topic relevant to their proposed study;
- Define an appropriate methodology for investigating the topic;
- Participate in reflective and critical discussion of current issues in research in education.
Generic skills
This subject develops 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
Current enrolment in the Graduate Certificate in Educational Research, or Master of Education (960BA); or
A H2A average (or equivalent) in one of the following:
- 100 points of study in the Master of Teaching (Early Childhood); or Master of Teaching (Primary) (students that commenced from 2017 onward);
- 112.5 points of study in the Master of Teaching (Secondary) (students that commenced from 2017 onward);
- 150 points of study in the Master of Teaching (Early Childhood); Master of Teaching (Secondary) (students that commenced prior to 2017);
- 150 points of study in the Master of Teaching (Secondary) Internship; or
- 50 points of study in the Master of Literacy Education or Master of Instructional Leadership.
Corequisites
One of the following subjects may be taken concurrently, if permitted under the course structure:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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EDUC90558 | Education Research Study |
July (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Year Long (On Campus - Parkville)
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37.5 |
EDUC90931 | Education Research Study Part 1 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
18.75 |
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
- Essay: Positioning your research (1500 words) due in the final week of the teaching period (30%)
- Research proposal (3500 words) due 3 weeks after end of teaching period (70%)
Hurdle requirements:
- Short presentation in class (overview of research proposal) (3 minute presentation) due in the final week of the teaching period
- Minimum of 80% attendance at all scheduled lectures, tutorials, seminars and workshops
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Dates & times
- February
Principal coordinator Hernan Cuervo Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours (via Saturday intensives). This Study Period is labelled 'February A'. Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 10 February 2018 Pre teaching requirements During the pre-teaching period, students will be required to complete reading that will be provided via LMS. Teaching period 17 February 2018 to 24 March 2018 Last self-enrol date 12 February 2018 Census date 2 March 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 March 2018 Assessment period ends 23 April 2018 February contact information
- February
Principal coordinator Hernan Cuervo Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours. This study period (labelled 'February B') is for full-time Master of Teaching candidates that commenced from 2017 ONLY. Classes are run during regular weekday class hours. Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching requirements During the pre-teaching period, students will be required to complete reading that will be provided via LMS. Teaching period 19 February 2018 to 26 March 2018 Last self-enrol date 26 February 2018 Census date 16 March 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 May 2018 Assessment period ends 15 June 2018 February contact information
- July
Principal coordinator Hernan Cuervo Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours (via Saturday intensives) Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 21 July 2018 Pre teaching requirements During the pre-teaching period, students will be required to complete reading that will be provided via LMS. Teaching period 28 July 2018 to 1 September 2018 Last self-enrol date 23 July 2018 Census date 10 August 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 September 2018 Assessment period ends 1 October 2018 July contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
February B is timetabled during weekday class hours to fit the schedule of full-time Master of Teaching candidates
February A and July availabilites are taught through Saturday intensives
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
- Kervin, L., Vialle, W., Herrington, J. & Okely, T. (2006). Research for Educators. Melbourne: Thomson Social Science Press.
- MacNaughton, G. Rolfe, S. & Siraj-Blatchford, I. (Eds.) (2010). Doing early childhood research: International perspectives on theory and practice. Hoboken: Taylor and Francis [Electronic Resource].
- Related Handbook entries
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Last updated: 10 February 2024