Project in Clinical Education (EDUC90838)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)

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Semester 1 (Early-Start)
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This project involves the conduct of a defined research project and results in the production of a minor thesis on a topic of practical importance to the participant’s work in clinical education. Participants are encouraged and supported to select a topic that is important yet feasible to resolve within the bounds of this project. Preliminary work in refining the research question, designing the methodology, reviewing the literature and applying for ethics approval is undertaken in the preceding semester’s subject: “Research Proposal in Clinical Education”.

Intended learning outcomes

By completing this subject, participants should be able to:

  • demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills to plan and execute a substantial research-based project or piece of scholarship relevant to clinical education
  • articulate the impact of their findings on the field and how they propose to implement them
  • produce a minor thesis that clearly communicates the work and its impact
  • prepare a scholarly article as a contribution to the clinical education literature

Generic skills

On successful completion of this course, participants should have:

  • Developed cognitive, analytic and problem-solving skills
  • Developed communication and presentation skills 
  • Developed the ability to work either individually or as part of a team  
  • Developed planning and organization skills necessary to design and complete research
  • Demonstrated self-awareness and reflective practice

Last updated: 4 March 2025