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International Baccalaureate Capstone (EDUC90871)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Term 1
Term 3
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Overview
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This subject comprises the compulsory [AQF] Capstone experience for this course. Drawing on theory, knowledge and skills developed throughout the Master of International Education (International Baccalaureate), students will complete an independent research project. In this subject, students access data from a prior research project about teaching and learning strategies in IB classrooms. Students undertake a critical analysis of the original project and then design their own research using the original data. The project undertaken through this subject is designed to assist students to explore, measure and evaluate the International Baccalaureate in a classroom context. Students will further be required to think critically and explore the theoretical implications surrounding teaching and learning in globalised programs.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Understand and apply a range of methodologies for evaluating behaviour in a classroom context;
- Investigate systematically a matter of concern in an IB context; or conduct a constructively critical literature review.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students will have knowledge and skills that will enable them to:
- Understand the significance of developing their practice on the basis of research evidence
- Conduct education research in an ethical manner
- Undertake data management, analysis and report writing using pre-existing small-scale qualitative and quantitative data sets
- Apply research findings with creativity and initiative to professional practice
- Plan and execute their capstone research project
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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EDUC90333 | Introduction to the IB |
Term 3 (Online)
Term 1 (Online)
|
12.5 |
EDUC90331 | Assessment & Reporting in the IB |
Term 1 (Online)
Term 3 (Online)
|
12.5 |
EDUC90926 | Researching Education Practice |
Term 1 (Online)
Term 3 (Online)
|
12.5 |
And any one of the following three combinations:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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EDUC90261 | Curriculum Frameworks in the IB PYP |
Term 4 (Online)
Term 2 (Online)
|
12.5 |
EDUC90260 | IB PYP Advanced |
Term 4 (Online)
Term 2 (Online)
|
12.5 |
Or
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
EDUC90968 | Curriculum Frameworks in the IB MYP |
Term 2 (Online)
Term 4 (Online)
|
12.5 |
EDUC90969 | IB MYP Advanced |
Term 2 (Online)
Term 4 (Online)
|
12.5 |
Or
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
EDUC90332 | Curriculum Frameworks in the IB DP |
Term 4 (Online)
Term 2 (Online)
|
12.5 |
EDUC90330 | IB DP Advanced |
Term 2 (Online)
Term 4 (Online)
|
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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EDUC90057 | Education Capstone Research Project |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
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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Research Mindmap
| Week 3 | 25% |
Research Poster
| Week 6 | 25% |
Final research report
| Week 9 | 50% |
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Dates & times
- Term 1 - Online
Principal coordinator Nicky Dulfer Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 24 hours Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 27 January 2020 Pre teaching requirements During the pre-teaching period, students should familiarise themselves with the online platform and may like to take the opportunity to read through preliminary information about the subject and the services and support that is available to them. Students are encouraged to use this time to also introduce themselves to peers and teaching staff and to learn about those they will be studying with throughout the term. Teaching period 3 February 2020 to 29 March 2020 Last self-enrol date 28 January 2020 Census date 21 February 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 13 March 2020 Assessment period ends 5 April 2020 Term 1 contact information
Melbourne School of Professional and Continuing EducationPhone: + 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.Academic contact: dulfern@unimelb.edu.au - Term 3 - Online
Coordinator Nicky Dulfer Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 24 hours Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 13 July 2020 Pre teaching requirements During the pre-teaching period, students should familiarise themselves with the online platform and may like to take the opportunity to read through preliminary information about the subject and the services and support that is available to them. Students are encouraged to use this time to also introduce themselves to peers and teaching staff and to learn about those they will be studying with throughout the term. Teaching period 20 July 2020 to 13 September 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 July 2020 Census date 7 August 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 28 August 2020 Assessment period ends 20 September 2020 Term 3 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Education (International Baccalaureate) DP Course Master of International Education (International Baccalaureate) - Links to additional information
Last updated: 10 February 2024