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Advanced Methodology (EDUC90868)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25Online
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
A/Prof Shelley Gillis: shelley.gillis@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 - Online |
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This subject aims to build the methodological literacy of doctoral candidates 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 candidates pursuing various quantitative and qualitative methodologies in their doctoral research projects. It provides targeted training in key research methods as well as developing the doctoral candidates’ 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 candidates 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 candidates 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
In order to participate doctoral candidates must have previously completed or be currently enrolled in the subject:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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EDUC90870 | Laying the Foundations for Your Research | March (Online) |
25 |
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
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
- Semester 1 - Online
Principal coordinator Shelley Gillis Mode of delivery Online Contact hours Total time commitment 340 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
A/Prof Shelley Gillis: shelley.gillis@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
340 hours
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
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Type Name Course Doctor of Education - 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