Education Research Project (Sec) (EDUC90759)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
February
Semester 1
July
Semester 2
Overview
| Availability | February Semester 1 July Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
In this subject Teacher Candidates will plan and execute a substantial research-based project as the second part of their capstone experience in the Master of Teaching (Secondary). The research project provides an opportunity for sustained and systematic study of an issue in education practice or policy. Candidates will define a feasible research question within the project topic area, identify appropriate methodology and methods to respond to the research question, and analyse an existing dataset (i.e. relevant literature, policy documents, or empirical data from a project that already has ethics approval). The capstone project will culminate with students synthesizing the findings of their research in the form of a conference paper, journal article or report. Throughout this subject, Candidates will be expected to consider how research can inform and improve education practice.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, Teacher Candidates should be able to:
Graduate Standards refers to the Graduate-level Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.
- Demonstrate a depth of knowledge in an area of contemporary research and practice in education (Graduate Standards 6.2)
- Demonstrate a capacity to engage in reflective, critical discussion of existing research (Graduate Standards 6.2, 6.3)
- Develop a research design to investigate an educational issue (Graduate Standards n/a)
- Demonstrate an understanding of ethical issues in education research (Graduate Standard 7.1)
- Discuss findings based on systematic analysis of data (Graduate Standards n/a)
- Identify and explain the implications of their project findings for improving education practice (Graduate Standard 6.4)
- Demonstrate a capacity to extend professional learning through research (Graduate Standards 6.1, 6.2)
Generic skills
MTeach graduates will develop 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
EDUC90758 or EDUC90419 or EDUC90926
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC90758 | Researching Education Practice (SEC) |
July (On Campus - Parkville)
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
February (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| EDUC90419 | Education Research Methodology |
February (On Campus - Parkville)
February (On Campus - Parkville)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC90926 | Researching Education Practice |
Term 3 (Online)
Term 1 (Online)
|
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
- Abstract and progress report (1000 words) due mid semester (20%)
- Research Project Report (4000 words) due end of semester (80%)
Hurdle requirements:
- Oral presentation (preliminary findings) due second half of semester.
- Minimum of 80% attendance at all scheduled lectures, tutorials, seminars and workshops.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Dates & times
- February
Principal coordinator Amanda Burritt Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours The February availability is timetabled to fit with the Master of Teaching accelerated mode Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 11 February 2019 to 17 April 2019 Last self-enrol date 25 February 2019 Census date 15 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2019 Assessment period ends 15 June 2019 February contact information
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Amanda Burritt Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours Semester 1 is timetabled for students returning to complete the final 50 points Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 2 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 Semester 1 contact information
- July
Principal coordinator Amanda Burritt Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours The July availability is timetabled to fit with the Master of Teaching standard mode Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 22 July 2019 to 20 September 2019 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2019 Census date 6 September 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 October 2019 Assessment period ends 15 November 2019 July contact information
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Amanda Burritt Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours Semester 2 is timetabled for students returning to complete the final 50 points Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 20 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
The February availability is timetabled to fit with the Master of Teaching accelerated mode
The July availability is timetabled to fit with the Master of Teaching standard mode
Semester 1 and 2 are timetabled for students returning to complete the final 50 points
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Further information
- Texts
- Subject notes
If you have not received information regarding the available projects and the preference survey, please email education-teachingservices@unimelb.edu.au to be added to the contact list and given access.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Teaching (Secondary) Course Master of Teaching (Secondary) Internship - Links to additional information
Last updated: 10 February 2024