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Professional Learning Capstone (EC&P) (EDUC91004)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25Not available in 2020
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Overview
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This subject involves students undertaking a substantial project requiring an independent investigation of a topic that they regard as directly related to their own professional practice and/or within their area of specialisation. Students will draw on theory, knowledge and skills developed through their degree to design and complete their professional capstone project. The project can be a:
- workplace investigation negotiated by the student with the relevant host organisation;
- theoretical or explorative study; or
- research project involving secondary data analyses.
Note that students will not be allowed to undertake any project that involves the collection of primary data that requires Human Research Ethics Approval.
Students will demonstrate their ability to define a problem, review relevant theoretical and practical literature, design an approach and apply it to their defined problem. Students will present their scholarly findings in a conference presentation format (designed for the subject) that facilitates peer learning and fosters professional alliances and networks.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
(Graduate Standards refers to the Graduate-level Australian Professional Standards for Teachers)
- Demonstrate knowledge of the processes in the conduct of research; (Graduate Standard 6.2)
- Demonstrate an ability to design a feasible project for independent research (Graduate Standard 6.2)
- 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 current issues in existing research in education (Graduate Standards 6.2, 6.3)
- 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
- 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
Completion of 112.5 points of study in the MC-TEACHEP Master of Teaching (Early Childhood and Primary).
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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EDUC90748 | Researching Education Practice (EC/EC&P) |
February (On Campus - Parkville)
January (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
EDUC90749 | Education Research Project (EC/EC&P) |
Semester 1 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Parkville)
July (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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Abstract for conference paper
| First half of the teaching period | 10% |
Oral Presentation (in a Conference Format) 20 minutes presentation and 10 minutes questioning
| End of the teaching period | 30% |
Conference paper
| End of the assessment period | 60% |
Hurdle requirement: Completion of an online research module, early in the subject, to be negotiated with the subject coordinator | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Hurdle requirement: On-campus delivery: A minimum of 80% attendance at all scheduled on-campus sessions | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Dates & times
Not available in 2020
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Electronic readings will be made available on the LMS.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Teaching (Early Childhood and Primary)
Last updated: 10 February 2024