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Research Methods in Surgical Education (MEDS90011)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Off Campus
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
January
Melbourne School of Professional and Continuing Education
Further information: https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/master-of-surgical-education/
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 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.
Please refer to the LMS for up-to-date subject information, including assessment and participation requirements, for subjects being offered in 2020.
Overview
Availability | January - Off Campus |
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Fees | Look up fees |
Participants will be introduced to a range of research methods used in medical and surgical education. Key studies will be selected to highlight the strengths of different approaches. Both quantitative and qualitative research methods will be considered and ways in which these approaches complement each other.
The overall aims of this subject are:
- To gain understanding of the breadth of methodologies for educational research
- To appreciate the strengths and weaknesses of different educational research methodologies
- To critically appraise current educational research
Intended learning outcomes
After completing the subject participants should be able to:
- Distinguish program evaluation from educational research
- Identify contemporary approaches to educational research
- Describe qualitative research methods used in surgical education
- Describe quantitative research methods used in surgical research
- Discuss challenges associated with conducting educational research
- Describe the importance of research in medical and surgical education
- Outline human research ethics requirements for educational research
- Define research questions based on your practice
- Outline appropriate research methodologies for the research
- Identify strengths and weaknesses of current educational research
Generic skills
- Understanding of the depth of supporting research available to assist in optimising graduate teaching and learning
- Study skills related to a range of educational methods
- Academic reading skills
- Academic writing
- Applying theory to practice
- Reference manager skills
- Work effectively within a small group
- Learn independently
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted in GC-SURGED, GD-SURGED or MC-SURGED. Students enrolling in this subject as a single subject under the Community Access Program must meet the entrance requirements for the MC-SURGED. This subject is not available for students admitted in any other courses.
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MEDS90006 | Context of Surgical Education | January (Off Campus) |
12.5 |
MEDS90007 | Learning & Teaching in Surgical Practice | January (Off Campus) |
12.5 |
MEDS90008 | Educational Theory for Surgical Training | Semester 2 (Early-Start) (Off Campus) |
12.5 |
MEDS90009 | Curriculum Design in Surgical Education | Semester 2 (Early-Start) (Off Campus) |
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: 3 November 2022
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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Essay. The aim of this assessment is to provide students to reflect on a research method for educational research. Students will be expected to draw on 'methodology' research to identify best practice.
| Mid semester | 20% |
Research proposal. The aim of this assessment is to provide students with an opportunity to prepare a research proposal on a surgical educational project which will enable judgement of their ability to identify and articulate a research question relevant to surgical education, present a critique of current literature, locate their work in a theoretical framework, select appropriate methods for study, present a Gantt chart or similar representation of a research schedule.
| End of semester | 80% |
Hurdle requirement: Experiential exercise (participate in simulated exercises in research methods), due on study day. The aim of this assessment is to ensure students 'experience' a research method - (e.g. individual interview, focus group) highlighting strengths and weaknesses of the approach. | N/A |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- January - Off Campus
Principal coordinator Debra Nestel Mode of delivery Off Campus Contact hours 8 hours (Intensive Delivery) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 20 January 2020 to 20 April 2020 Last self-enrol date 7 February 2020 Census date 14 February 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 April 2020 Assessment period ends 20 May 2020 January contact information
Melbourne School of Professional and Continuing Education
Further information: https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/master-of-surgical-education/
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 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.
Time commitment details
170 hours per 12.5 credit point subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Reading materials online
- Subject notes
IT requirements:
Participants will require access to the internet with a minimum connection speed of 256Kbps to access course materials and to participate in on-line discussions and presentations forums. Faster connection speeds are preferred. Participants will also need to verify that their internet connection is configured to allow them to view streamed audio and video files. Test files will be made available for students to test their connections.
Participants are expected to have a headset and microphone connected to their computer for participation in on-line activities.
Participants will be expected to have access to the following Microsoft Office products to fully participate:
- MS Word
- MS Powerpoint
All online applications will be web-based and no special software is required.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Surgical Education Course Graduate Diploma in Surgical 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.
Last updated: 3 November 2022