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Leading Educational Research (EDUC90786)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Overview
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This is the first of two subjects that Master of Instructional Leadership students complete as part of their (AQF) Capstone experience. The subject will provide an introduction to approaches to conducting evidence-based research in educational settings. This will include: guiding students through critical evaluation of relevant literature, the purposes and characteristics of qualitative and quantitative methodologies for data collection and the procedures and processes for executing a research project including ethical, design and analysis considerations, Students working in groups will develop short research proposals and present these proposals as part of the subject.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students will acquire skills in the following:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the processes to conduct evidence based educational research
- Participate in reflective and critical discussion of current issues in research in education
- Identify and research an area of educational interest in their professional setting.
- Demonstrate familiarity with methodological perspectives and appropriateness of methods chosen to address a research area in an educational setting
- Develop presentation skills
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission to the Master of Instructional Leadership (MC-INSLEAD)
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
A recognised teaching qualification
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
There are three assessment tasks:
- Research proposal (2,000 words) Due mid Semester 40%
- Literature review on project area (3,000 words) Due end semester 60%
This subject has a minimum hurdle requirement of 75% attendance at all tutorials, seminars and workshops.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Dates & times
- May
Principal coordinator Helen Stokes Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 15 April 2019 Pre teaching requirements During the pre-teaching period, students will be required to complete reading that will be provided via LMS. Teaching period 10 May 2019 to 15 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 19 April 2019 Census date 10 May 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 14 June 2019 Assessment period ends 18 July 2019 May contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
Pre-teaching period:
During the pre-teaching period, students will be required to complete reading that will be provided via LMS.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Further information
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Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
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Type Name Course Master of Instructional Leadership - 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.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 10 February 2024