Minor Thesis Part 1 (MEDS90029)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25Off Campus
About this subject
Contact information
January
Weekends and University of Melbourne observed Public Holidays 10am to 5pm AEST/AEDT.
Semester 2
Weekends and University of Melbourne observed Public Holidays 10am to 5pm AEST/AEDT.
Overview
| Availability | January - Off Campus Semester 2 - Off Campus |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This two-part subject will allow students to develop and investigate a research question of relevance to surgical education. Participants will design and implement a research project drawing on research methodologies from education. Participants will need to consider and where appropriate seek human research ethics approval for their study.
Traditional approaches to research projects will be followed including a critical review of relevant literature, writing researchable question/s, designing appropriate methodologies, analyzing and reporting results, discussion including framing results in existing literature and drawing conclusion. Participants are also expected to demonstrate effective academic writing skills and present their project in an oral presentation.
The overall aims of this subject are:
- To deepen understanding of educational research methodology
- To provide participants with an opportunity to conduct a research project in surgical education
- To apply skills relevant for educational research
Intended learning outcomes
After completing this two part subject participants should be able to:
- Design, implement and write up a surgical education research project
- Successfully manage all phases of a surgical education research project
- Identify challenges to conducting surgical educational research
- Demonstrate formal research presentation skills
- Understand the theoretical context of an issue of concern in surgical education
- Demonstrate a capacity to engage in reflective, critical discussion of the area of particular interest
Generic skills
- Be skilled communicators who can effectively articulate and justify relationships between theory, research and teaching
- Be flexible and able to adapt to change through knowing how to learn using research processes
- Understand the significance of developing teaching practice on the basis of research evidence
- Critical appraisal skills
- Teaching related problem-solving skills
- Academic writing skills
- Presentation skills
- Research project skills
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted in MC-SURGED. This subject is not available for students admitted in any other courses.
Students must complete the below core subjects:
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDS90006 | Context of Surgical Education | January (Off Campus) |
12.5 |
| MEDS90007 | Learning & Teaching in Surgical Practice | January (Off Campus) |
12.5 |
| MEDS90008 | Educational Theory for Surgical Training | Semester 2 (Off Campus) |
12.5 |
| MEDS90009 | Curriculum Design in Surgical Education | Semester 2 (Off Campus) |
12.5 |
| MEDS90011 | Research Methods in Surgical Education | Semester 2 (Off Campus) |
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: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
Over the Minor Thesis Part 1 and Part 2 assessment will be
- Thesis draft report including the introduction, research methods of the project - 5,000 words, due end semester 1, (10%)
- Final individual presentation - 20 minutes, end semester 2, (20%)
- Thesis report - 10,000 words, due end semester 2, (70%)
Hurdle Requirement: 15 minute individual thesis proposal presentation, due workshop one.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- January - Off Campus
Principal coordinator Debra Nestel Mode of delivery Off Campus Contact hours 144 Hours Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 21 January 2019 to 22 April 2019 Last self-enrol date 8 February 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 12 April 2019 Assessment period ends 22 May 2019 January contact information
Melbourne School of Professional and Continuing EducationFurther Information: https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/master-of-surgical-education/Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149 Monday to Friday 8am to 9pm AEST/AEDT.
Weekends and University of Melbourne observed Public Holidays 10am to 5pm AEST/AEDT. - Semester 2 - Off Campus
Coordinator Debra Nestel Mode of delivery Off Campus Contact hours 144 hours Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 15 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 26 July 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
Melbourne School of Professional and Continuing EducationFurther Information: https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/master-of-surgical-education/Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149 Monday to Friday 8am to 9pm AEST/AEDT.
Weekends and University of Melbourne observed Public Holidays 10am to 5pm AEST/AEDT.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
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Last updated: 3 November 2022