EDUC 7031 - Education Major Project (6 Unit)

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2016

The project reports on a research project of secondary data, or a small primary data study, conducted with the guidance of an academic supervisor in conjunction with a literature review. You will critically analyse and evaluate existing knowledge about a problem in order to investigate the problem. Your conclusions may include implications for better educational practice and further research studies. Progress will be monitored through regular discussions between the supervisor and the student.

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Course Details

Course Code	EDUC 7031
Course	Education Major Project (6 Unit)
Coordinating Unit	School of Education
Term	Semester 2
Level	Postgraduate Coursework
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	6
Contact	One on one contact with supervisor
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	Y
Assumed Knowledge	Completion of Educational Inquiry/ Research Design
Assessment	Major project 10,000 words (100%)

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr John Willison

Course Timetable

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

Course Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

1	Gather, form and critique knowledge from research studies
2	Identify and investigate a research problem
3	Apply an appropriate research design and associated methods rigorously
4	Conduct the research project in an ethical fashion
5	Draw appropriate conclusions and indicate the significance of the findings for educational practice and research
6	Report the research in a scholarly fashion appropriate to the disciplinary area

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This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

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Deep discipline knowledge informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1 accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)	1, 2, 3, 6
Critical thinking and problem solving steeped in research methods and rigor based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment	1, 5, 6
Teamwork and communication skills developed from, with, and via the SGDE honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning	6
Career and leadership readiness technology savvy professional and, where relevant, fully accredited forward thinking and well informed tested and validated by work based experiences	6
Intercultural and ethical competency adept at operating in other cultures comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges	4

Learning Resources

Required Resources

In consultation with your supervisor you will undertake readings from professional and academic sources related to your research problem, the design and methods of your project, and any other specific readings required to complete the project.

For additional guidance on research methodology and structure, please utilize your earlier readings for Educational Inquiry and other research methodology courses you have attended.

Recommended Resources

Not Applicable

Online Learning

You are required to have online access to library databases electronic material, journal articles and the skills to search effectively.
Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

Face-to-face and or online meetings with supervisors.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

This is a 6-unit topic and thus anticipates a 50% of a full time (38 hours) workload.

Learning Activities Summary

Not Applicable.

Specific Course Requirements

Not Applicable.

Small Group Discovery Experience

By its research nature, dialogue with supervisor is an inherent small discovery process.

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Assessment Summary

Assessment Task	Task Type	Weighting	Learning Outcome
8-10,000 word dissertation	Dissertation	100%	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Assessment Related Requirements

Not Applicable.

Assessment Detail

Detailed requirements of your project will be provided through dialogue with supervisor. A comprehensive rubric may be downloaded from MyUni that will provide guidance on points to cover for assessment.

Submission

Submission dates will be made available on MyUni and submissions will be uploaded on MyUni.

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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Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

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