Conducting Educational Research

Subject EDUC90729 (2012)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2012.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2012:

April, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
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Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
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August, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
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Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 18 hours
Total Time Commitment:

124 hours

Prerequisites: None
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 Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Objectives, 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 the Disability Liaison Unit: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

Coordinator

Mr Brad Astbury, Mr Bradley Shrimpton

Contact

Brad Astbury

Phone: +61 3 8344 8487

Email: bastbury@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

In this subject, students will study an area of research methodology relevant to their proposed thesis . Modules will be presented on Qualitative Methods, Quantitative Methods; and Interpretative Methods and Document Analysis. There may be additional workshops on particular aspects of research methodology, and students will be encouraged to attend classes in modules other than the one they are doing if the topic is relevant to their thesis. Students should consult with their proposed supervisor to discuss which module they should take.

Objectives:

On completion of the subject, students will have a detailed understanding of a particular methodological approach relevant to their proposed thesis.

Assessment:

A 4000-word assignment investigating and justifying the methodology that may be used for the student’s thesis.

Prescribed Texts: None
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Related Course(s): Doctor of Education
Master of Education (Educational Management)
Master of Education (International Baccalaureate)
Master of Education (International Baccalaureate)
Master of Education (Stream 150)

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