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Laying the Foundations for Your Research (EDUC90870)
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Overview
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This subject provides a foundation enabling Doctor of Education candidates to focus and start building their own doctoral research studies. It covers key conceptual and practical issues associated with the planning and organisation of a comprehensive doctoral research study. In consultation with their supervisors, and starting from their own initial research proposals, Doctor of Education candidates will work toward developing a better understanding of the framing, focus and scope adequate for their own research studies. This will be achieved through them identifying and justifying a) the core research problem and question(s) framing their own research studies, and b) the broader approach that would be appropriate for addressing the question(s) at hand.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, Doctor of Education candidates should be able to:
- Conceptualise and plan a complex and comprehensive research project that has the potential to make a significant contribution to new knowledge in the educational research field.
- Identify and clearly articulate a relevant problem that has arisen in the work environment that requires new knowledge through a rigorous and sustained research study that will make a significant impact on policy and/or practice.
- Formulate viable research questions that can frame a complex and original research investigation.
- Demonstrate an understanding of current paradigms and approaches in educational research.
Generic skills
In this subject, Doctor of Education candidates will develop the following set of key transferable skills:
- Critical reasoning and thinking
- Problem solving
- Creativity and innovation
- Communication
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
An understanding of current issues in educational research; some understanding of key concepts and methodologies in educational research and analysis, some knowledge of major trends in educational research, policy and pedagogy.
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: 10 February 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Research problem statement
| Early semester | 10% |
Oral presentation on and defence of research questions
| Mid semester | 30% |
Brief report on supervisor feedback on oral defense
| Mid semester | N/A |
Research Plan
| 3 weeks after the end of teaching period | 60% |
Hurdle requirement: A minimum of 80% attendance at all scheduled tutorials, seminars and workshops. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Dates & times
- February - Online
Principal coordinator Mark Selkrig Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 36 hours Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 27 February 2024 to 14 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2024 Census date 22 March 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 26 April 2024 Assessment period ends 2 June 2024 February contact information
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Last updated: 10 February 2024
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Type Name Course Doctor of Education - Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 10 February 2024