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Advanced Methodology (EDUC90868)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
August
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Overview
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This subject aims to build the methodological literacy of doctoral students to a level that is adequate to the doctoral level of study. It addresses both more general methodological questions and concerns in the field of educational research as well as addressing specific issues connected with the use of particular research methods and the associated forms of data. This subject caters equally for students pursuing various quantitative and qualitative methodologies in their doctoral research projects. It provides targeted training in key research methods as well as developing the students’ overall understanding of the use and usefulness of various research methods in the field of educational research.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, it is expected that the participating doctoral students will have developed:
- An advanced methodological literacy and a mastery of one or more specific research method(s) suited to their doctoral research project.
- An advanced capacity to demonstrate why a specific research method is appropriate for answering a specific research question.
- An advanced understanding of strengths and weaknesses of the major methodologies currently used in the field educational research.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, it is expected that participating doctoral students will possess:
- An advanced practical mastery of one or more research methods pertinent to the field of educational research.
- A developed capacity to select and apply research methods to address a range of educational issues and concerns.
- Advanced skills in the collection, management, analysis and interpretation of qualitative or quantitative data.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
An understanding of current issues in educational research; some understanding of key concepts and methodologies in educational research and analysis, some knowledge of major trends in educational research, policy and pedagogy.
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 |
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Short essay
| Early semester | 10% |
Oral presentation and defence of methodological approach
| Mid semester | 30% |
Reflective essay on oral defence
| Mid semester | 10% |
Final essay
| End of semester | 50% |
Hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum hurdle requirement of 80% attendance at all scheduled tutorials, seminars and workshops. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Dates & times
- August
Principal coordinator Kylie Smith Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 30 August 2020 to 15 October 2020 Last self-enrol date 8 September 2020 Census date 11 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 9 October 2020 Assessment period ends 1 November 2020 August contact information
Time commitment details
340 hours
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
- Related Handbook entries
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Type Name Course Doctor of Education - 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