Using Aggregate Data

Subject EDUC90832 (2015)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2015.

Credit Points: 12.5
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject is not offered in 2015.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 24 hours
Total Time Commitment:

170 hours
Prerequisites:
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2015
12.50
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

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Subject Overview:

This subject will develop participants’ skills in using aggregate data within clinical practice. It will address the use of a wide range of data types and sources to evaluate learning, teaching and assessment and make recommendations for improving practice. Through case studies and practical activities, participants will be exposed to ideas, methods and techniques to support high quality, evidence-based decision making.
Learning Outcomes:

Students who successfully complete this subject will be able to:

  • Examine aggregate data patterns within clinical practice to generate hypotheses
  • Use aggregate data within clinical practice to test hypotheses
  • Source suitable data for informing clinical practice decisions
  • Determine the suitability of data to inform clinical practice decisions
  • Synthesise multiple sources of data to improve the validity of inferences
  • Take actions to improve the quality of data available for use within clinical practice settings
Assessment:

Case study: Using assessment data in the classroom (2,500 words) 50%
Case study: Using data to test a clinical practice hypothesis (2,500 words) 50%
Prescribed Texts: None
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
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Generic Skills:
  • Analytical skills and the ability to construct and express logical arguments.
  • Capacity to critique and use appropriately a range of evidence and data.
  • Problem solving skills, including engaging with, researching and identifying strategies to solve unfamiliar problems.
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Related Course(s): Master of Clinical Teaching

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