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Early Childhood Research Design (EDUC91195)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25Online
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Semester 1
Overview
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This subject provides an introduction to early childhood research (current and seminal) and the research design process. During the subject, students will read and critique early childhood research and connect this research to the elements of research design. Research memos through journaling will inform the creation of a self-study/ action research proposal. On completion of this subject, students will understand the landscape of early childhood research, research design, and have a research proposal ready for implementation.
As part of the overall Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Research course, students will participate in a Collective (small group of students) with a Collective Mentor (staff member/lecturer). The Collective serves as a consistent support for the student throughout the course and in relation to this subject.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Critically review early childhood research.
- Analyse a variety of research methodologies and designs.
- Design a research project focused on early childhood using a self-study/action research methodology.
Generic skills
In this subject, students will develop the following set of key transferable skills:
- Problem solving skills that are creative, innovative and solution focused.
- Analytical skills and the ability to construct and articulate logical argument.
- Ability to critically investigate, revise and review new ideas and approaches.
- Effective organisational and planning skills.
- High level communication skills.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
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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Researcher's Journal (8 entries of 500 words each)
| Throughout the semester, due Week 9 | 40% |
Research Proposal
| 2 Weeks after the end of teaching | 60% |
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1 - Online
Coordinator Jeanne Marie Iorio Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 48 hours: 44 hours of asynchronous activities (such as discussion boards, interactive readings, and other related experiences) + 4 hours of synchronous contact (Collective meetings) Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 Semester 1 contact information
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Last updated: 10 February 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
This subject will draw on different texts and journal articles available through the library to ensure inclusion of recent literature. A collection of readings will be available online via the LMS.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Research - Links to additional information
Faculty of Education: https://education.unimelb.edu.au/
- 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.
Additional information for this subject
Permission of coordinator required
Last updated: 10 February 2024