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Education Research Methodology (EDUC90419)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
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Overview
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In this subject, students will develop an understanding of how to appraise, plan, implement and disseminate research in education. Students will participate in a series of lectures and seminars, focusing on: what constitutes research in education; the function of a literature review; methodologies and methods in education research; key issues in research ethics; the management and analysis of data and the fundamentals of research writing. Students will develop a research proposal and present an overview of the aims and significance of their proposed project.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of current research in a particular area of education;
- Demonstrate knowledge of the processes in the conduct of research;
- Design a feasible project for independent research;
- Undertake a literature review of research already undertaken on a topic relevant to their proposed study;
- Define an appropriate methodology for investigating the topic;
- Participate in reflective and critical discussion of current issues in research in education.
Generic skills
This subject develops the following set of key transferable 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
Students must meet one of the following prerequisite options:
Admission into one of the following: GC-EDRES Graduate Certificate in Educational Research, 960BA Master of Education
OR
A minimum of a H2A average (or equivalent) in one of the following:
- 125 points of study in the Master of Education, Master of TESOL, or Master of Modern Languages (or 50 points of study for students in the 100-point program of these courses);
- 50 points of study in the Master of Instructional Leadership;
- 50 points of study in the Master of Literacy Education;
- 100 points of study in the Master of Teaching (Early Childhood); or Master of Teaching (Primary) (students that commenced between 2017 and 2021);
- 112.5 points of study in the Master of Teaching (Secondary) (students that commenced between 2017 and 2021);
- 150 points of study in the Master of Teaching (Early Childhood); Master of Teaching (Secondary) (students that commenced prior to 2017); or
- 150 points of study in the Master of Teaching (Secondary) Internship (students that commenced prior to 2020).
Corequisites
One of the following subjects may be taken concurrently, if permitted under the course structure:
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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EDUC90558 | Education Research Design |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Year Long (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
37.5 |
EDUC90931 | Education Research Design Part 1 | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
18.75 |
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 |
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Essay: Positioning your research
| Late in the teaching period | 30% |
Research proposal
| 3 Weeks after the end of teaching | 70% |
Hurdle requirement: Short presentation in class (overview of research proposal) ; 3 minutes. | Late in the teaching period | N/A |
Hurdle requirement: Minimum of 80% attendance at all scheduled lectures, tutorials, seminars and workshops | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Dates & times
- February
Principal coordinator Jenny Chesters Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours. This study period (labelled 'February A)') is for students in Professional Programs and for pre-2017 Master of Teaching students who are returning to complete their final 50 points. Classes are on Saturdays. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 19 February 2022 to 26 March 2022 Last self-enrol date 25 February 2022 Census date 4 March 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 25 March 2022 Assessment period ends 20 April 2022 February contact information
- February
Principal coordinator Jenny Chesters Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours This study period is labelled 'February B' and is for students in the 2 year Master of Teaching program. Classes are on a weekday. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 21 February 2022 to 28 March 2022 Last self-enrol date 28 February 2022 Census date 11 March 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 1 April 2022 Assessment period ends 20 April 2022 February contact information
- July
Principal coordinator Natalie Hendry Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours (via Saturday intensives) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 16 July 2022 to 20 August 2022 Last self-enrol date 22 July 2022 Census date 29 July 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 26 August 2022 Assessment period ends 17 September 2022 July contact information
Additional delivery details
February A and July availabilites are taught through Saturday intensives and are for students in Professional Programs, and MTeach students who commenced prior to 2017.
February B is timetabled during weekday class hours to fit the schedule of full-time Master of Teaching candidates.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Cohen, L., Manion, L. and Morrison, K. 2018. Research Methods in Education 8th Edition. London: Routledge.
- Subject notes
This subject contributes to earlier versions of the courses (or phasing out courses) listed below. Refer to the Handbook archive for details.
- Master of Teaching (Early Childhood)
- Master of Teaching (Primary)
- Master of Teaching (Secondary)
- Master of Teaching (Secondary) Internship
- Master of Literacy Education
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Instructional Leadership Course Graduate Certificate in Educational Research Course Master of Education Course Master of Modern Languages Education Course Master of TESOL - Links to additional information
Melbourne Graduate School of Education: https://education.unimelb.edu.au/
Last updated: 10 February 2024