Minor Project in Education 2 (EDUC90334)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online and On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
March
March
Semester 2
Overview
| Availability | March - On Campus March - Online Semester 2 - Online Semester 2 - On Campus |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject, together with EDUC90335 Minor Project in Education 1, comprises the Capstone experience for Stream B (non-placement pathway) of the Master of Learning Intervention. For this subject, students will learn the fundamental concepts related to conducting a research project in education. Drawing on theory, knowledge and skills developed throughout the Master of Learning Intervention, and the contents of the subject, students will design and describe a research project to address a research question related to their individual specialisation of disability, learning difficulties or deaf education.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Carry out the planning for a substantial research-based project.
- Demonstrate knowledge of a particular area of concern in education.
- Apply research designs to investigate educational issues in disability, learning difficulties and deaf education.
- Analyse literature to develop a research proposal.
Generic skills
This subject will develop the following set of key transferable skills:
- Critical reasoning and thinking.
- Problem solving.
- Communication.
- Evidence based decision making.
- Creativity and innovation.
- Self-reflection, career awareness and lifelong learning.
- Active and participatory citizenship.
Last updated: 18 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into the MC-LI Master of Learning Intervention
AND
Completion of a minimum of 50 credit points of study in the Master of Learning Intervention, and must be taken in the final semester.
AND
Note: the following subject/s can also be taken concurrently (at the same time)
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC90335 | Minor Project in Education 1 |
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 2 (Online)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
This subject is part of Capstone Stream B (non-placement pathway), which is suitable for allied-health practitioners, early childhood teachers, international students, and teachers interested in research.
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: 18 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
An annotated bibliography
| Mid semester | 20% |
A research proposal aimed at investigating an educational issue in disability, learning difficulties and/or deaf education
| During the examination period | 80% |
Attendance Hurdle requirement: A minimum of 75% attendance at, or engagement with, all sessions identified as contact hours (may include lectures, tutorials, seminars and workshops, both synchronous and asynchronous) | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 18 March 2025
Dates & times
- March - On Campus
Principal coordinator Lorraine Graham Coordinator Alys Mendus Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours: 10 hours of seminars and 14 hours of asynchronous activity Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 12 March 2025 to 28 May 2025 Last self-enrol date 27 March 2025 Census date 4 April 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 May 2025 Assessment period ends 16 June 2025 March contact information
- March - Online
Principal coordinator Lorraine Graham Coordinator Alys Mendus Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 24 hours: 10 hours of seminars and 14 hours of asynchronous activity Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 12 March 2025 to 28 May 2025 Last self-enrol date 27 March 2025 Census date 4 April 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 May 2025 Assessment period ends 18 June 2025 March contact information
- Semester 2 - Online
Coordinator Jon Quach Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 24 hours: 10 hours of seminars and 14 hours of asynchronous activity Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 28 July 2025 to 26 October 2025 Last self-enrol date 8 August 2025 Census date 1 September 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 26 September 2025 Assessment period ends 21 November 2025 Semester 2 contact information
- Semester 2 - On Campus
Coordinator Jon Quach Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours: 10 hours of seminars and 14 hours of asynchronous activity Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 28 July 2025 to 26 October 2025 Last self-enrol date 8 August 2025 Census date 1 September 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 26 September 2025 Assessment period ends 21 November 2025
What do these dates mean
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- Your tuition fees, academic transcript and statements.
- And for Commonwealth Supported students, your:
- Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
Subjects withdrawn after the census date (including up to the ‘last day to withdraw without fail’) count toward the Student Learning Entitlement.
Last updated: 18 March 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
- Links to additional information
Faculty of Education: https://education.unimelb.edu.au/
Last updated: 18 March 2025