Engaging with Research in Education (EDUC91316)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville) and Online
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Overview
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In this subject, students will explore what educational research can do, how it is done, and how it affects people, policy, and practice. The subject is positioned as a cornerstone for developing the theoretical, analytical, and compositional skills required to successfully engage in the overarching course content. Students will critically explore how research can challenge common sense assumptions, significant foundational theories and methods used in educational research, and the ways in which research can create change. In their assignments, students will be given the opportunity to critically assess published educational research relevant to their own areas of interest.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the different elements of research in education
- Identify and compare arguments used to justify different perspectives in educational research
- Demonstrate the analytical skills required to critically read, discuss, evaluate and debate educational research, including research based on First Nations knowledge
- Identify and synthesise research already undertaken on a topic relevant to their own areas of interest
- Use research productively in their professional practice and further studies.
Generic skills
This subject will assist students to develop the following transferable skills:
- Critical reasoning and thinking
- Evidence based decision making
- Inquiry and research
- Responsiveness to a changing knowledge base.
Last updated: 4 March 2025