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Education Capstone Project (Clinical) (EDUC90927)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Term 2
Overview
Availability | Term 2 - Online |
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In this subject, students will undertake a research project based on a limited number of topics focusing on clinical teacher practice. Projects will involve either a literature review, or the analysis of existing secondary data. The focus of all topics will be on the use of research to inform and improve student learning. Throughout the term students will receive ongoing supervision from a member of academic staff through online workshops. The capstone project will culminate with students synthesizing the findings of their research in a report.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- Carry out a small research-based project using pre-existing data and research literature
- Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical issues associated with practitioner research
- Analyse pre-existing data and synthesise findings
- Report research findings in written and verbal forms
- Use research findings to advance education theory and practice
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- Apply critical thinking skills
- Apply foundational research skills to address a research question
- Demonstrate planning and time management skills
- Undertake small-scale research independently
- Communicate research results clearly and persuasively.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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EDUC90926 | Researching Education Practice |
Term 1 (Online)
Term 3 (Online)
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12.5 |
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
- A preliminary report (1000 words) due Week 4 of the term (20%)
- A report on findings (4000 words) due end of term (80%)
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Dates & times
- Term 2 - Online
Principal coordinator Suzanne Rice Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 24 hours Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 23 April 2018 Pre teaching requirements During the pre-teaching period, students should familiarise themselves with the online platform and may like to take the opportunity to read through preliminary information about the subject and the services and support that is available to them. Students are encouraged to use this time to also introduce themselves to peers and teaching staff and to learn about those they will be studying with throughout the term. Teaching period 30 April 2018 to 24 June 2018 Last self-enrol date 24 April 2018 Census date 18 May 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 8 June 2018 Assessment period ends 1 July 2018 Term 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Clinical Teaching
Last updated: 10 February 2024