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Education Research Methodology (EDUC90419)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
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Overview
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In this subject, students will develop an understanding of how to appraise and plan 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 for a substantial research project which they will undertake in the subject ‘Research Project in Education’.
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
In this subject, students will develop the following set of key transferable skills:
- 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:
Option 1
Admission into one of the following:
- GC-EDRES Graduate Certificate in Educational Research
- 960BA Master of Education
Option 2
Admission into one of the following:
- MC-ED Master of Education
- MC-TESOL Master of TESOL
- MC-MLED Master of Modern Languages Education
AND
Enrolment in the 200-point program
AND
Completion of a minimum of 125 credit points of study
AND
A H2A (75%) average or above
Option 3
Admission into one of the following:
- MC-ED Master of Education
- MC-TESOL Master of TESOL
- MC-MLED Master of Modern Languages Education
AND
Enrolment in the 100-point program
AND
Completion of a minimum of 50 credit points of study
AND
A H2A (75%) average or above
Option 4
Admission into the MC-INSLEAD Master of Instructional Leadership
AND
Completion of a minimum of 50 credit points of study
AND
A H2A (75%) average or above
Note: Options 5 to 9 are for Master of Teaching students who commenced their course prior to 2022 only.
Option 5
Admission into one of the following:
- MC-TEACHEC Master of Teaching (Early Childhood)
- MC-TEACHPR Master of Teaching (Primary)
AND
Commencement between 2017 and 2021
AND
Completion of a minimum of 100 credit points of study
AND
A H2A (75%) average or above
Option 6
Admission into the MC-TEACHSA Master of Teaching (Secondary)
AND
Commencement between 2017 and 2021
AND
Completion of a minimum of 112.5 credit points of study
AND
A H2A (75%) average or above
Option 7
Admission into one of the following:
- MC-TEACHEC Master of Teaching (Early Childhood)
- MC-TEACHSA Master of Teaching (Secondary)
AND
Commencement prior 2017
AND
Completion of a minimum of 150 credit points of study
AND
A H2A (75%) average or above
Option 8
Admission into the MC-TEACHSI Master of Teaching (Secondary) Internship
AND
Commencement prior 2020
AND
Completion of a minimum of 150 credit points of study
AND
A H2A (75%) average or above
Corequisites
Non-allowed subjects
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: A minimum of 80% attendance at, or engagement with, all sessions identified as contact hours (may include lectures, tutorials, seminars, workshops and activities, both synchronous and asynchronous) | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Dates & times
- February
Coordinator Natalie Hendry Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours (20 hours on campus classes over five Saturdays, 4 hours asynchronous activities) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 11 February 2023 to 18 March 2023 Last self-enrol date 17 February 2023 Census date 3 March 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 31 March 2023 Assessment period ends 18 April 2023 February contact information
- July
Principal coordinator Natalie Hendry Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours (20 hours on campus classes over five Saturdays, 4 hours asynchronous activities) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 8 July 2023 to 12 August 2023 Last self-enrol date 14 July 2023 Census date 28 July 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 25 August 2023 Assessment period ends 12 September 2023 July contact information
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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
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Set readings will be provided via the LMS.
- 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
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Instructional Leadership Course Master of TESOL Course Graduate Certificate in Educational Research Course Master of Education Course Master of Modern Languages Education Course Master of Education - Links to additional information
Melbourne Graduate School of Education: https://education.unimelb.edu.au
Last updated: 10 February 2024