edu4trp teacher as researcher project
TEACHER AS RESEARCHER PROJECT
EDU4TRP
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students are introduced to the notion of teacher as researcher and investigate methods for conducting teacher research and issues associated with undertaking research in teaching and learning. Students develop a research question that addresses a current educational issue drawing on high-quality sources to justify research focus; design an appropriate methodology or framework addressing the topic or question; critically appraise the sourced information; and using discipline conventions, formulate a conclusion based on an evaluation of the outcome of the inquiry. Students produce a clear, concise and coherently written research report that conforms to academic conventions. Students conceptualise how research by teachers in their own classrooms can improve understanding of teaching and learning through a teacher's work in both formal and informal contexts.
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorCraig Deed
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Action learning and action research: Improving the quality of teaching and learning | Recommended | Kember, D. (2000) | LONDON: KOGAN PAGE |
| Readings | Action research in education | Recommended | Stringer, E. (2007) | UPPER SADDLE RIVER, NJ: PEARSON |
| Readings | Action research: A guide for the teacher researcher, 3rd ed | Recommended | Mills, G. (2006) | NEW YORK: PRENTICE HALL |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Develop, contextualise, and implement a research project that relates to a teaching and learning issue, using appropriate research methodologies.
- Activities:
- TBE
02. Collect, analyse, and interpret data relevant to a given research problem.
- Activities:
- TBE
03. Demonstrate an awareness of the broader ethical issues assosciated with research in education.
- Activities:
- TBE
04. Write and disseminate research findings using a research report format that synthesises original findings, strategies and solutions with existing research and literature in accordance with academic conventions.
- Activities:
- TBE
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2015, Week 29-37, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCraig Deed
Class requirements
Independent Research
One 2.0 hours independent research per week and delivered via blended.
Lecture
Two 2.0 hours lecture per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShop
One 3.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project plan | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Literature review | 30 | 01, 02 | |
| Literature Review Method, Findings, Discussion and Conclusion | 50 | 01, 02, 03 |
Bendigo, 2015, Week 22-34, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCraig Deed
Class requirements
Scheduled Online Class
One 3.0 hours scheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project plan | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Literature review | 30 | 01, 02 | |
| Literature Review Method, Findings, Discussion and Conclusion | 50 | 01, 02, 03 |
Mildura, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDeborah Neal
Class requirements
Lecture
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Tutorial
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"Plus online learning"
Tutorial
One 3.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project plan | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Literature review | 30 | 01, 02 | |
| Literature Review Method, Findings, Discussion and Conclusion | 50 | 01, 02, 03 |