INNOVATION AND CONVENTION IN EDUCATION A
EDU6ICA
2017
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
In the first year of the EdD program, students study in an area closely related to the content of their thesis. Under the guidance of the course coordinator, or their thesis supervisor, students audit a year-long subject or two related semester-length subjects from the masters course-work program. As the purpose of this subject is to provide a field for rigorous reflection on innovation and convention in education, students must lead at least one discussion and present seminar papers during the year. Substantial reading and analysis is required. This subject represents the first semester of study for the all-year subject.
School: School of Education
Credit points: 30
Subject Co-ordinator: Margaret Robertson
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 6 - Doctoral
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 | LMS materials | Prescribed | Various | VARIOUS |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Gain a conceptual overview of contemporary perspectives on research.
- Activities:
- TBE
02. Gain an understanding of how to critically consume research.
- Activities:
- TBE
03. Gain an understanding of quality in research.
- Activities:
- TBE
04. Gain an understanding of essential elements of research.
- Activities:
- TBE
05. Gain an understanding of different approaches to research.
- Activities:
- TBE
06. Gain an understanding of how individual student research projects might be developed.
- Activities:
- TBE
Albury-Wodonga, 2017, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Sally Knipe
Class requirements
Directed Reading
One 1.0 hours directed reading per week and delivered via face-to-face.
"Candidates are required to undertake additional reading/research and independent study linking to the subject in their professional area, normally requiring an additional one hour per week of contact time."
Supervisor Consultation
One 1.0 hours supervisor consultation per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 15,000-word essay. | There is one 15,000 word essay which combines the assessment for EDU6ICA and EDU6ICB. | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Bendigo, 2017, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Mary Keeffe
Class requirements
Directed Reading
One 1.0 hours directed reading per week and delivered via face-to-face.
"Candidates are required to undertake additional reading/research and independent study linking to the subject in their professional area, normally requiring an additional one hour per week of contact time."
Supervisor Consultation
One 1.0 hours supervisor consultation per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 15,000-word essay. | There is one 15,000 word essay which combines the assessment for EDU6ICA and EDU6ICB. | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Melbourne, 2017, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Margaret Robertson
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours directed reading per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Candidates are required to undertake additional reading/research and independent study linking to the subject in their professional area, normally requiring an additional one hour per week of contact time."
Supervisor ConsultationWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours supervisor consultation per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 15,000-word essay. | There is one 15,000 word essay which combines the assessment for EDU6ICA and EDU6ICB. | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Melbourne, 2017, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Margaret Robertson
Class requirements
Supervisor ConsultationWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours supervisor consultation per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Directed ReadingWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours directed reading per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Candidates are required to undertake additional reading/research and independent study linking to the subject in their professional area, normally requiring an additional one hour per week of contact time."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 15,000-word essay. | There is one 15,000 word essay which combines the assessment for EDU6ICA and EDU6ICB. | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |