edu4trp teacher as researcher project
TEACHER AS RESEARCHER PROJECT
EDU4TRP
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students are introduced to the notion of teacher as researcher and investigate methods for conducting teacher research and issues associated with undertaking research in teaching and learning. Students develop a research question that addresses a current educational issue drawing on high-quality sources to justify research focus; design an appropriate methodology or framework addressing the topic or question; critically appraise the sourced information; and using discipline conventions, formulate a conclusion based on an evaluation of the outcome of the inquiry. Students will produce a clear, concise and coherently written research report that conforms to academic conventions. Students conceptualise how research by teachers in their own classrooms can improve understanding of teaching and learning through a teacher's work in both formal and informal contexts.
FacultyFaculty of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorDiane Itter
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Action learning and action research: Improving the quality of teaching and learning | Recommended | Kember, D. (2000) | LONDON: KOGAN PAGE |
| Readings | Action research in education | Recommended | Stringer, E. (2007) | UPPER SADDLE RIVER, NJ: PEARSON |
| Readings | Action research: A guide for the teacher researcher, 3rd ed | Recommended | Mills, G. (2006) | NEW YORK: PRENTICE HALL |
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2014, Week 29-37, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDiane Itter
Class requirements
WorkShop
One 3.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Lecture
Two 2.0 hours lecture per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
Independent Research
One 2.0 hours independent research per week and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Final Research Report | 20 | |
| Introduction and Draft Literature Review | 30 | |
| Literature Review Method, Findings, Discussion and Conclusion | 50 |
Mildura, 2014, Week 16-35, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDeborah Neal
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 16 - 23
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 16 to week 23 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 16 - 23
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 16 to week 23 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Plus online learning"
TutorialWeek: 33 - 35
One 3.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 33 to week 35 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Final Research Report | 20 | |
| Introduction and Draft Literature Review | 30 | |
| Literature Review Method, Findings, Discussion and Conclusion | 50 |