Education Research Methodology (EDUC90419)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
Contact information
February
February
July
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Overview
| Availability | February February July |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
In this subject, students will develop an understanding of how to appraise, plan, implement and disseminate research in education. Students will participate in a series of lectures and seminars, focusing on: what constitutes research in education; the function of a literature review; methodologies and methods in education research; key issues in research ethics; the management and analysis of data and the fundamentals of research writing. Students will develop a research proposal and present an overview of the aims and significance of their proposed project.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of current research in a particular area of education;
- Demonstrate knowledge of the processes in the conduct of research;
- Design a feasible project for independent research;
- Undertake a literature review of research already undertaken on a topic relevant to their proposed study;
- Define an appropriate methodology for investigating the topic;
- Participate in reflective and critical discussion of current issues in research in education.
Generic skills
This subject develops 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
Current enrolment in the Graduate Certificate in Educational Research, or Master of Education by research (960BA); or
A H2A average (or equivalent) in one of the following:
- 150 points of study in the Master of Education, Master of TESOL, or Master of Modern Languages (or 50 points of study for students in the 100-point program of these courses)
- 100 points of study in the Master of Teaching (Early Childhood); or Master of Teaching (Primary) (students that commenced from 2017 onward);
- 112.5 points of study in the Master of Teaching (Secondary) (students that commenced from 2017 onward);
- 150 points of study in the Master of Teaching (Early Childhood); Master of Teaching (Secondary) (students that commenced prior to 2017);
- 150 points of study in the Master of Teaching (Secondary) Internship; or
- 50 points of study in the Master of Literacy Education or Master of Instructional Leadership.
Corequisites
One of the following subjects may be taken concurrently, if permitted under the course structure:
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC90558 | Education Research Design |
Semester 1 (Extended) (On Campus - Parkville)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
Year Long (On Campus - Parkville)
|
37.5 |
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC90931 | Education Research Design Part 1 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
18.75 |
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
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Essay: Positioning your research due in the final week of the teaching period
| Late in the teaching period | 30% |
Research proposal
| 3 Weeks after the end of teaching | 70% |
Short presentation in class (overview of research proposal)
| Late in the teaching period | N/A |
| Hurdle requirement: Minimum of 80% attendance at all scheduled lectures, tutorials, seminars and workshops | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Dates & times
- February
Principal coordinator Hernan Cuervo Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours. This study period (labelled 'February B)') is for full-time Master of Teaching candidates in their third semester of study. Classes are run during regular weekday class hours. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 17 February 2020 to 23 March 2020 Last self-enrol date 24 February 2020 Census date 28 February 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 March 2020 Assessment period ends 12 April 2020 February contact information
- February
Principal coordinator Hernan Cuervo Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours (via Saturday intensives). This Study Period is labelled 'February A' and is for students in the Graduate Certificate of Education, and MTeach students who commenced prior to 2017 and are returning to complete their final 50 points. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 8 February 2020 to 21 March 2020 Last self-enrol date 17 February 2020 Census date 28 February 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 March 2020 Assessment period ends 23 April 2020 February contact information
- July
Principal coordinator Hernan Cuervo Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours (via Saturday intensives) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 18 July 2020 to 22 August 2020 Last self-enrol date 24 July 2020 Census date 31 July 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 28 August 2020 Assessment period ends 19 September 2020 July contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
February B is timetabled during weekday class hours to fit the schedule of full-time Master of Teaching candidates
February A and July availabilites are taught through Saturday intensives and are for students in the Graduate Certificate of Education, and MTeach students who commenced prior to 2017.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
- Kervin, L., Vialle, W., Herrington, J. & Okely, T. (2006). Research for Educators. Melbourne: Thomson Social Science Press.
- MacNaughton, G. Rolfe, S. & Siraj-Blatchford, I. (Eds.) (2010). Doing early childhood research: International perspectives on theory and practice. Hoboken: Taylor and Francis [Electronic Resource].
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 10 February 2024