Evidence-based Practice (EDUC90862)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online
About this subject
Contact information
Term 2
Melbourne School of Professional and Continuing Education
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Monday to Friday 8am to 9pm AEST/AEDT. Weekends and University of Melbourne observed Public Holidays 10am to 5pm AEST/AEDT.
Contact: dunn.r@unimelb.edu.au
Term 4
Melbourne School of Professional and Continuing Education
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Monday to Friday 8am to 9pm AEST/AEDT. Weekends and University of Melbourne observed Public Holidays 10am to 5pm AEST/AEDT.
Contact: dunn.r@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
| Availability | Term 2 - Online Term 4 - Online |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
The major focus of this course is the exploration of research evidence that informs and supports the implementation of Clinical Teaching in classroom contexts. Participants will consider how they can use evidence-based practice to enhance the effectiveness and impact of their classroom actions and identify appropriate interventions for students, when necessary. Specifically, they will use the clinical judgement decision-making model to examine the current evidence base about what works best, what criteria can be developed to make decisions about student success, and how to select, implement, review and communicate research-supported teaching strategies that address identified student needs.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Analyse and integrate key findings from research to understand major influences on student learning and teacher performance.
- Understand how to identify and critically appraise appropriate evidence-based practices in response to identified student need
- Implement, monitor and evaluate evidence-based practices as they relate to specific classroom contexts
Generic skills
On completion of the subject, students will have the knowledge, skills and understanding to enable them to:
- Identify and critically analyse research on practice
- Develop and argue a case for change
- Summarise key research findings in a given area
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
A written response
| Week 3 | 30% |
A presentation
| Week 6 | 20% |
A written report
| Week 9 | 50% |
| Hurdle requirement: Contribution to a minimum of 80% of online class activities | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- Term 2 - Online
Coordinator Ryan Dunn Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 24 hours Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 28 April 2025 Pre teaching requirements During the pre-teaching period, students should familiarise themselves with the online platform and may like to take the opportunity to read through preliminary information about the subject and the services and support that is available to them. Students are encouraged to use this time to also introduce themselves to peers and teaching staff and to learn about those they will be studying with throughout the term. Teaching period 5 May 2025 to 29 June 2025 Last self-enrol date 29 April 2025 Census date 23 May 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 13 June 2025 Assessment period ends 6 July 2025 Term 2 contact information
Melbourne School of Professional and Continuing Education
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Monday to Friday 8am to 9pm AEST/AEDT. Weekends and University of Melbourne observed Public Holidays 10am to 5pm AEST/AEDT.
Contact: dunn.r@unimelb.edu.au
- Term 4 - Online
Coordinator Ryan Dunn Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 24 hours Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 6 October 2025 Pre teaching requirements During the pre-teaching period, students should familiarise themselves with the online platform and may like to take the opportunity to read through preliminary information about the subject and the services and support that is available to them. Students are encouraged to use this time to also introduce themselves to peers and teaching staff and to learn about those they will be studying with throughout the term. Teaching period 13 October 2025 to 7 December 2025 Last self-enrol date 7 October 2025 Census date 31 October 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 21 November 2025 Assessment period ends 14 December 2025 Term 4 contact information
Melbourne School of Professional and Continuing Education
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Monday to Friday 8am to 9pm AEST/AEDT. Weekends and University of Melbourne observed Public Holidays 10am to 5pm AEST/AEDT.
Contact: dunn.r@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170 hours
What do these dates mean
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Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Dean, C. B., & Marzano, R. J. (2012). Classroom instruction that works. [electronic resource] : research-based strategies for increasing student achievement. Alexandria, Va. : ASCD.
Hattie, J. (2012). Visible Learning for Teachers. [electronic resource] : Maximizing Impact on Learning. Hoboken : Taylor and Francis.
Hattie, J., & Anderman, E. M. (2013). International Guide to Student Achievement. [electronic resource]. Hoboken : Taylor and Francis. - Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Education in Evidence-Based Teaching Course Professional Certificate in Evidence-Based Teaching Course Graduate Certificate in Education - Links to additional information
Faculty of Education: https://education.unimelb.edu.au/
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject Coordinator approval required.
Last updated: 4 March 2025