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Minor Project in Education 1 (EDUC90335)
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Semester 1 (Extended)
Semester 2 (Extended)
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 (Extended) - Online Semester 2 (Extended) - Online |
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This subject, together with EDUC90334 Minor Project in Education 2, comprises the Capstone experience for Stream B (non-placement pathway) of the Master of Learning Intervention. Drawing on theory, knowledge and skills developed throughout the Master of Learning Intervention, students will complete a critical literature review focused on a research topic 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 literature review.
- Use research findings to advance professional knowledge in learning and behavioural interventions.
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: 16 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into the MC-LI Master of Learning Intervention
AND
Completion of a minimum of 50 credit points of study
Corequisites
Non-allowed subjects
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: 16 February 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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An annotated bibliography
| Mid semester | 20% |
A literature review examining 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: 16 February 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1 (Extended) - Online
Principal coordinator Lorraine Graham Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 24 hours: 10 hours of seminars and 14 hours of asynchronous activity Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 20 February 2024 Pre teaching requirements During the pre-teaching period, students will be expected to engage with materials posted on the LMS. Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 1 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 24 June 2024 Semester 1 (Extended) contact information
- Semester 2 (Extended) - Online
Coordinator Lorraine Graham Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 24 hours: 10 hours of seminars and 14 hours of asynchronous activity Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 16 July 2024 Pre teaching requirements During the pre-teaching period, students will be expected to engage with materials posted on the LMS. Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 26 July 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 18 November 2024 Semester 2 (Extended) contact information
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- 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: 16 February 2024
Further information
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Learning Intervention
Last updated: 16 February 2024