Special Research Study P (Honours)(FT)
Subject 465-437 (2009)
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| Credit Points: | 12.50 |
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| Level: | 4 (Undergraduate) |
| Dates & Locations: | This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2009: External.For information about these dates, click here. |
| Time Commitment: | Contact Hours: This subject is offered in external mode and there will be no regular class contact Total Time Commitment: Not available |
| Prerequisites: | Enrolment in or completion of at least 350 points of the degree, including credit, or equivalent |
| Corequisites: | None |
| Recommended Background Knowledge: | None |
| Non Allowed Subjects: | None |
| Core Participation Requirements: |
For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry. It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability |
| Subject Overview: | An introduction to the ethics of human research and the application of research to the early childhood field. The research process will be examined with the view to developing a research project suitable for independent investigation. Students will implement a research project with guidance from a lecturer with expertise in the selected area. Students will be required to demonstrate an ability to work independently in a concentrated way over an extended period. The topic for research will be drawn from the major strands of the degree program and may reflect issues in child development, curriculum theory and practice or management and leadership issues concerning the role of the early childhood professional. Students will identify an aspect of research and undertake a literature review with the view to developing a research question and choosing an appropriate research methodology. Students will then collect and analyse data using appropriate quantitative or qualitative methods and present a research report in which they demonstrate the ability to interpret and discuss their findings. |
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| Assessment: | A research project report of 7000 words, or equivalent. |
| Prescribed Texts: | None |
| Recommended Texts: | Information Not Available |
| Breadth Options: | This subject is not available as a breadth subject. |
| Fees Information: | Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date |
| Generic Skills: | Information Not Available |
| Notes: | Students cannot be credited with both this subject and 465-407 Special Research Study. |
| Related Course(s): |
Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies(Pathways Program) |
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