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Research Methods in Education (EDUC90620)
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
Semester 1
Di Mulcahy: monicadm@unimelb.edu.au
March
Semester 2
Di Mulcahy: monicadm@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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In this subject, students will develop an understanding of research in education, as part of their capstone experience. This subject aims to build the methodological literacy of students and advance their skills to understand and critically analyse complex educational problems. Students will undertake coursework focusing on: what constitutes research in education; common methodologies and methods in education research; the management and analysis of data; and the fundamentals of critical thinking and 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 skills to interpret educational research propositions and findings from educational research. This subject provides students with an understanding of research principles and methods applicable to a range of educational contexts and practices.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Critically analyse major theoretical approaches used in the conduct of educational research by comparing and contrasting research designs in education
- Critique the strengths and limitations of various research methods with reference to their applicability, validity and interpretations.
- Analyse, synthesise and critique a selected research design relevant to education research
- Apply enhanced critical thinking and writing skills when reviewing research from methodological point of view
Generic skills
On completion of the subject, students will be able to;
- Understand a range of research practices more fully;
- Understand the dependence of research results on the methodology and analytical framework employed.
- Read academic work with an increased critical capacity.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Completion of 150 points of study in the MC-ED Master of Education, MC-TESOL Master of TESOL, or MC-MLED Master of Modern Languages Education;
or
Completion of 50 points of study in one of the following: 695AA, 960AC, 960IB, G01SW, MC-EDEDMGT, MC-EDIBDP, MC-EDIBDPO, MC-EDIBPY, MC-LIT, MC-LITEDUC, MC-MLEA, MC-MLEB, MC-NUM, MC-TESOLA, MC-TESOLB.
Corequisites
MC-ED Master of Education, MC-MLED Master of Modern Languages Education, and MC-TESOL Master of TESOL students must take this subject together with:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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EDUC90057 | Education Capstone Research Project |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
March (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
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
- Critical analysis of research design in selected research studies (2000 words), mid semester, (40%)
- Methods-centric literature review (3000 words), end of semester, (60%)
Hurdle:
A minimum of 80% attendance at all scheduled lectures, tutorials, seminars and workshops
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Dianne Mulcahy Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours. Wednesday evening classes scheduled throughout the semester. Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching requirements During the pre-teaching period, students are expected to review the subject details on the LMS. Teaching period 26 February 2018 to 27 May 2018 Last self-enrol date 9 March 2018 Census date 31 March 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 May 2018 Assessment period ends 22 June 2018 Semester 1 contact information
Di Mulcahy: monicadm@unimelb.edu.au
- March
Coordinator Yvette Slaughter Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Taught intensively over two weekends. (The March study period is only for students in the Master of Modern Languages Education (all streams), Master of TESOL (all streams), the Master of Literacy and Master of Literacy Education who want to take the subject in the first half of the year) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 March 2018 to 10 March 2018 Last self-enrol date 5 March 2018 Census date 5 April 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 11 May 2018 Assessment period ends 22 June 2018 March contact information
- Semester 2
Coordinator Dianne Mulcahy Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours. Wednesday evening classes scheduled throughout the semester. Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching requirements During the pre-teaching period, students are expected to review the subject details on the LMS. Teaching period 23 July 2018 to 21 October 2018 Last self-enrol date 3 August 2018 Census date 31 August 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 21 September 2018 Assessment period ends 16 November 2018 Semester 2 contact information
Di Mulcahy: monicadm@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
Students in the Master of Modern Languages Education (all streams), Master of TESOL (all streams), the Master of Literacy or Master of Literacy Education who want to take the subject in the first half of the year should take the March study period.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Prescribed text:
O'Toole, J., & Beckett, D. (2010). Educational Research - Creative Thinking & Doing (2nd ed.). Melbourne, Australia: Oxford University Press.
Recommended text:
Kervin, L., Vialle, W. J., Herrington, J. A., & Okely, A. D. (2006). Research for educators. Melbourne, Australia: Thomson Learning. - Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 10 February 2024