EDUCATION THESIS
EDU4TBP
2018
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
In this subject, students are introduced to educational research involving the collection and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data. On completion of this subject, students will have produced a dissertation of 12,000 words.
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorDavid Beagley
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Requires co-ordinator's approval
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Negotiated. Readings will depend on the research study/dissertation topic. | Recommended | various | various |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Apply academic research practices to the completion of an independent research project.
- Activities:
- Dissertation
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills (Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Demonstrate a critical understanding of the relevant literature related to your topic.
- Activities:
- Dissertation
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills (Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Demonstrate problem-solving and time-management practices in your project area.
- Activities:
- Dissertation
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
04. Develop and demonstrate sound academic writing practices through written presentation skills in reporting and discussing the outcomes of your research project.
- Activities:
- Dissertation
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2018, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDavid Beagley
Class requirements
Supervisor Consultation
Week:
31
-
43
One 1.0 hours supervisor consultation every two weeks
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via face-to-face.
"Plus online learning and individual research"
WorkShop
Week:
31
-
43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 12,000 word dissertation | At least 2 from a panel of senior assessors will consider each dissertation. | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |