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EDUC 7001NA - Educational Inquiry

Ngee Ann Academy - Quadmester 4 - 2014

This course provides an introduction to educational inquiry and research, and to issues involved in interpreting the findings of inquiry to enable students to become critical consumers of educational research for enhancing professional practice. The role of literature in educational inquiry is examined, and techniques and strategies for critiquing literature are developed. The modules in the course provide a grounding in key concepts, and qualitative and quantitative research designs to develop understanding and skills in particular methods of data collection and analysis. The modules of study include epistemology in the social sciences, the philosophical foundations of modern research strategies, the general classes of research investigations in education, and will help students to develop their skills to better support them in reading and understanding research projects. This course is an initial preparation for writing project work, thesis and dissertation in education.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code EDUC 7001NA
    Course Educational Inquiry
    Coordinating Unit School of Education
    Term Quadmester 4
    Level Postgraduate Coursework
    Location/s Ngee Ann Academy
    Units 3
    Restrictions M Ed students only - Singapore
    Assessment readings/discussion portfolio, research review presentation, research
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Dr Michelle Picard


    Course Coordinator: Dr Michelle Picard
    Phone: (+61) (0)8 8313 0855

    Email: michelle.picard@adelaide.edu.au

    Skype: michelle.picard8

    Rooms: TBA
    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes

    1. Develop students’ understanding of the nature and process of social research

    2. Develop students’ ability to select a research project topic, plan a research project, develop researchable questions and communicate these issues clearly in oral and written form

    3. Develop students’ understanding of the relationship of theory, knowledge and practice as it applied to contemporary research in education and their ability to explain these relationships in oral and written form

    4. Develop students’ ability to critically review and evaluate educational literature and identify areas for future research

    5. Develop students’ ability to evaluate and select a research design and data collection and evaluation instruments (both qualitative and quantitative) in harmony with a chosen paradigm

    6. Develop students’ ability to evaluate research according to standards of validity, reliability and ethics

    7. Develop students’ ability to write, present and defend a research proposal for a well-designed research project
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    This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

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    Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 1,3,4,5,6,7
    The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 6,7
    An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 1,6
    Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 4,7
    A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. 1,4,5,6,7
    A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 4,5,6,7
    A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community. 6
    An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities. 6
  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources

    1. Cohen, Manion and Morrison (2011) Research Methods in Education 7th Edition, Routledge: UK.
    Recommended Resources

    1. http://cw.routledge.com/textbooks/cohen7e/powerpoints.asp

    2. Bryman, A. (2008) Social Research Methods 4th Edition, Oxford 最新糖心Vlog Press, UK.

    3. Terreblanche, Durrheim and Painter (2007) Research in Practice: Applied Methods for the Social Sciences 2nd Edition, 最新糖心Vlog of Cape Town Press, South Africa.

    4. Additional course-related material and examples of research articles are available on MyUni.
    Online Learning

    Additional course-related material is available through MyUni.
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
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    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

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    Course Grading

    Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

    M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
    Grade Mark Description
    FNS   Fail No Submission
    F 1-49 Fail
    P 50-64 Pass
    C 65-74 Credit
    D 75-84 Distinction
    HD 85-100 High Distinction
    CN   Continuing
    NFE   No Formal Examination
    RP   Result Pending

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