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Education Research Study (EDUC90558)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 37.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

Availability
Semester 1
Year Long
July
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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. 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