Education Research Project (Sec) (EDUC90759)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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February
Semester 1 (Early-Start)
July
Semester 2
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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: 30 March 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

EDUC90758 or EDUC90419 or EDUC90926

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
EDUC90758 Researching Education Practice (SEC)
February (On Campus - Parkville)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
EDUC90419 Education Research Methodology
February (On Campus - Parkville)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
February (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
 
Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
EDUC90926 Researching Education Practice
Term 1 (Online)
Term 3 (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: 30 March 2025

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

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Abstract and progress report

  • 1000 words
Mid semester20%

Research Project Report

  • 4000 words
End of semester80%
Hurdle requirement: Oral presentation (preliminary findings) Second half of the teaching periodN/A
Hurdle requirement: Minimum of 80% attendance at all scheduled lectures, tutorials, seminars and workshops.Throughout the teaching periodN/A

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Dates & times

  • February
    Principal coordinatorAmanda Burritt
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursThe February availability is timetabled to fit with the Master of Teaching accelerated mode, in the third semester of study.
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period17 February 2020 to 22 April 2020
    Last self-enrol date 2 March 2020
    Census date30 April 2020
    Last date to withdraw without fail 8 May 2020
    Assessment period ends12 June 2020

    February contact information

    aburritt@unimelb.edu.au 

  • Semester 1 (Early-Start)
    Principal coordinatorAmanda Burritt
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursSemester 1 (Early Start) is for students who commenced the course in 2016 or earlier, and are returning to complete the final 50 points of the MTeach (Sec)
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period17 February 2020 to 7 June 2020
    Last self-enrol date28 February 2020
    Census date30 April 2020
    Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020
    Assessment period ends 3 July 2020

    Semester 1 (Early-Start) contact information

    aburritt@unimelb.edu.au 

  • July
    Principal coordinatorKatey Coleman
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursThe July availability is timetabled to fit with the Master of Teaching standard mode. in the fourth semester of study.
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period27 July 2020 to 25 September 2020
    Last self-enrol date 7 August 2020
    Census date23 September 2020
    Last date to withdraw without fail 9 October 2020
    Assessment period ends13 November 2020

    July contact information

    kathryn.coleman@unimelb.edu.au

  • Semester 2
    Principal coordinatorKatey Coleman
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursSemester 2 has on-line projects only. It is designed for students who commenced the course in 2016 or earlier, returning to complete the final 50 points of the MTeach (Sec).
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period27 July 2020 to 1 November 2020
    Last self-enrol date 7 August 2020
    Census date21 September 2020
    Last date to withdraw without fail16 October 2020
    Assessment period ends27 November 2020

    Semester 2 contact information

    kathryn.coleman@unimelb.edu.au

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: 30 March 2025

Further information

Last updated: 30 March 2025