TEACHER AS RESEARCHER
EDU5TRS
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students evaluate the importance of the teacher as a researcher, life-long learner and reflective practitioner. Students choose a topic that relates to their own teaching and learning practice; examine the issues that surround their topic, and reflect on the way that research can improve learning outcomes. Students examine research theories and methods and develop a research design that is ethically sound and achievable within time and resource constraints. The proposal will explain and justify a small research project to be conducted in EDU5PRP Practitioner Research Project.
School: School of Education
Credit points: 15
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: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
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. Analyse problems in educational contexts: ethical, social, cultural, personal and professional implications
- Activities:
- The Problem. The purpose of research. Links with life-long learning. Contentions in education/classroom. Ethical considerations. Structure of a proposal.
02. Synthesise the literature in the field from National and International experts
- Activities:
- The Literature. Accessing and evaluating perspectives from National and International experts in the field.
03. Identify theoretical and methodological implications for research
- Activities:
- Theoretical framework: Critically evaluate theoretical assumptions that underpin contentious educational issues. Purpose of theory in research. Methods: Overview qualitative, quantitative and mixed method approaches.
04. Develop a research design and write a proposal for the conduct of a small research project
- Activities:
- Reflection, Action and Reflective Practice. Research design and proposal.
Bendigo, 2017, 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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Article analysis (2,000 words) | 40 | 01, 02 | |
| Literature review (3,500 words) | 60 | 03, 04 |
Melbourne, 2017, 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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Article analysis (2,000 words) | 40 | 01, 02 | |
| Literature review (3,500 words) | 60 | 03, 04 |
Melbourne, 2017, 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"
Supervisor ConsultationWeek: 04 - 30
One 1.0 hours supervisor consultation every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 04 to week 30 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Article analysis (2,000 words) | 40 | 01, 02 | |
| Literature review (3,500 words) | 60 | 03, 04 |