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Project on Teaching and Learning (EDUC90517)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online
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Semester 2
Overview
Availability | Semester 2 - Online |
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Fees | Look up fees |
This subject provides participants with the opportunity to investigate an aspect of teaching and learning of mutual interest to them and to their departments. Supported by workshops, individual mentors and networks, each participant develops a complete and viable research proposal in an area of relevance to teaching and learning in their department/faculty. The completed report may subsequently be used as the basis for an application for funding and/or further research studies such as a Masters-level research project.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Plan and develop a detailed proposal for a Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) project in higher education;
- Demonstrate detailed knowledge of the research literature in one area of teaching and learning;
- Critically review and evaluate methods used to undertake SoTL; and
- Prepare and present an oral argument for a SoTL or research proposal.
Generic skills
On completing this subject, participants should be able to:
- Critically analyse theories and principles and apply them appropriately to a range of contexts;
- Prepare written papers for effective communication with colleagues;
- Present material in a clear, organised, stimulating and engaging way;
- Reflect upon and analyse the effectiveness of their activities; and
- Work constructively with peers to evaluate and support one another's work.
Last updated: 4 March 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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EDUC90002 | Effective University Teaching |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Online)
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12.5 |
Corequisites
Non-allowed subjects
Recommended background knowledge
Experience in a university environment is recommended.
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: 4 March 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Project proposal outline
| Week 7 | 25% |
An oral presentation of the project proposal (10 minutes) and written abstract (250 words)
| From Week 10 to Week 12 | 25% |
A complete project proposal
| During the examination period | 50% |
Attendance Hurdle requirement: A minimum of 80% attendance at all seminars and workshops. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 4 March 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2 - Online
Coordinator Chris Ziguras Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 20 hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 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: 4 March 2024
Further information
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Certificate in University Teaching - Links to additional information
Last updated: 4 March 2024