edu5prp practitioner research project

PRACTITIONER RESEARCH PROJECT

EDU5PRP

2016

Credit points: 30

Subject outline

This subject draws together theories, models and student experiences from across the course. Specifically, subject content is concerned with the interactions between a teacher, students and the learning environment. Central questions are: what is the relationship between teaching and learning; how will the teacher know if they have had an impact on student learning; and what does this mean for subsequent teaching practice knowledge and activity.

SchoolSchool of Education

Credit points30

Subject Co-ordinatorRebecca Miles-Keogh

Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo

Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters

Exchange StudentsNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesN/A

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjects EDU5TRP

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditions Master of Teaching (Primary) students are not able to take this subject unless they are enrolled in EDU5PPC at the same time. Master of Teaching (Secondary) students are not able to take this subject unless they are enrolled in EDU5PSC at the same time.

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsN/ARecommendedN/AN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Implement a planned research project, investigating a specific aspect of your professional teaching practice

Activities:
This ILO will be addressed through the research report assessment task with learning support provided through data collection and analysis modules
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour)
Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour)

02. Recommend how research can inform your teaching practice

Activities:
This ILO will be addressed through the research report assessment task with learning support provided by the subject coordinator
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour)
Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

03. Demonstrate understanding of essential elements and processes of quality educational research

Activities:
This ILO will be addressed through the research report assessment task with learning support provided through data collection and analysis modules
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour)
Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour)

04. Where appropriate demonstrate and apply ethical practices in data collection and analysis

Activities:
This ILO will be addressed through the research report assessment task with learning support provided through data collection and analysis modules
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour)

05. Review educational research literature in relation to professional teaching practice

Activities:
Review educational research literature in relation to professional teaching practice
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour)
Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Bendigo, 2016, Week 04-30, Online

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRebecca Miles-Keogh

Class requirements

Scheduled Online Class
One 4.0 hours scheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day and delivered via online.
"Plus directed online learning activities"

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Preliminary research design (1,000 words)1003, 04
Teacher inquiry research proposal (2,000)2001, 02, 04
Teacher inquiry research project (8,000 - 12,000 words)7001, 02, 03, 04, 05

Melbourne, 2016, Week 04-30, Online

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRebecca Miles-Keogh

Class requirements

Scheduled Online Class
One 4.0 hours scheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day and delivered via online.
"Plus directed online learning activities"

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Preliminary research design (1,000 words)1003, 04
Teacher inquiry research proposal (2,000)2001, 02, 04
Teacher inquiry research project (8,000 - 12,000 words)7001, 02, 03, 04, 05

Melbourne, 2016, Week 04-30, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentNo

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRebecca Miles-Keogh

Class requirements

Scheduled Online Class
One 4.0 hours scheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day and delivered via blended.
"Plus directed online learning activities"

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Preliminary research design (1,000 words)1003, 04
Teacher inquiry research proposal (2,000)2001, 02, 04
Teacher inquiry research project (8,000 - 12,000 words)7001, 02, 03, 04, 05