Education Capstone Research Project (EDUC90057)
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About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
Semester 2
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 - Online Semester 2 - Online |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
In this subject, students will undertake a research focused project. The capstone project will culminate with students synthesising the findings of their research in the form of a research project report. Throughout this subject, participants will be supported to consider how research can inform and improve educational practice.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Evaluate a body of knowledge in an area of contemporary research and practice in education
- Engage in reflective, critical discussion of existing research
- Apply research designs to investigate educational issues
- Assess ethical risks and benefits of the selected research design in education research
- Analyse findings based on systematic analysis of data and or literature
- Identify and assess the implications of their project findings for improving education practice
- Integrate the findings to extend professional learning through research
Generic skills
On successful completion of this subject, students will have developed the following generic skills:
- Critical reasoning and thinking
- Problem solving
- Communication
- Evidence based decision making
- Creativity and innovation
- Teamwork and professional collaboration
- Self-reflection, career awareness and lifelong learning
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Completion of 150 points of study in the MC-ED Master of Education, MC-TESOL Master of TESOL, MC-MLED Master of Modern Languages Education;
Corequisites
MC-ED Master of Education, MC-MLED Master of Modern Languages Education, and MC-TESOL Master of TESOL students must take this subject together with:
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC90620 | Research Methods in Education | No longer available |
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: 10 February 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Abstract/progress report
| Mid semester | 20% |
Research project report
| End of semester | 80% |
| Hurdle requirement: Minimum of 80% attendance at all scheduled lecturers, tutorials, seminars and workshops (or online equivalent) | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1 - Online
Principal coordinator Jenny Chesters Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 24 hours - 12 hours face to face and 12 hours on-line. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 1 March 2021 to 30 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 12 March 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 25 June 2021 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 2 - Online
Principal coordinator Jenny Chesters Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 24 hours - 12 hours face to face and 12 hours on-line. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 July 2021 to 24 October 2021 Last self-enrol date 6 August 2021 Census date 31 August 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 24 September 2021 Assessment period ends 19 November 2021 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Literacy Education Course Master of Education (International Baccalaureate) DP Course Master of Education (International Baccalaureate) PYP Course Master of Education
Last updated: 10 February 2024