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.
School: School of Education
Credit points: 30
Subject Co-ordinator: Rebecca Miles-Keogh
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: EDU5TRP
Equivalent subjects: N/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 Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | N/A | Recommended | N/A | N/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)
Bendigo, 2016, Week 04-30, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Rebecca 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 element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary research design (1,000 words) | 10 | 03, 04 | |
| Teacher inquiry research proposal (2,000) | 20 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| Teacher inquiry research project (8,000 - 12,000 words) | 70 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Melbourne, 2016, Week 04-30, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Rebecca 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 element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary research design (1,000 words) | 10 | 03, 04 | |
| Teacher inquiry research proposal (2,000) | 20 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| Teacher inquiry research project (8,000 - 12,000 words) | 70 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Melbourne, 2016, Week 04-30, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Rebecca 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 element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary research design (1,000 words) | 10 | 03, 04 | |
| Teacher inquiry research proposal (2,000) | 20 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| Teacher inquiry research project (8,000 - 12,000 words) | 70 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |