EDUC 7061BNA - Education Major Project Part 2

Ngee Ann Academy - Quadmester 4 - 2015

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 7061BNA
Course	Education Major Project Part 2
Coordinating Unit	School of Education
Term	Quadmester 4
Level	Postgraduate Coursework
Location/s	Ngee Ann Academy
Units	6
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	N
Restrictions	Students must have completed EDUC 7061ANA

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Julie Matthews

Course Timetable

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

Intensive block 2	Day 1	7.00-10.00 pm	Structuring and writing a dissertation
	Day 2	1.00-4.30 pm	Group/Individual consultations
		4.30-5.15 pm	Break
		5.15-8.00 pm	Group/Individual consultations
	Day 3	9.00 am-12.00 pm	Project presentations
		12.00-1.00 pm	Lunch break
		1.00-3.00 pm	Project presentations
		3.00-4.00 pm	Question and Answer session

Course Learning Outcomes

The learning outcomes for this course are similar to those in Educational Inquiry (EDUC 7001), but revolve around a final dissertation rather than a research proposal.

1	Develop and apply students’ understanding of the nature and process of 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 is applied to contemporary research in education and their ability to explain these relationships in oral and written form
4	Further develop students’ ability to critically review and evaluate educational literature
5	Develop students’ ability to select and apply a research design, as well as data collection and evaluation instruments (both qualitative and quantitative), in harmony with a chosen paradigm
6	Further develop students’ ability to evaluate research according to standards of validity, reliability and ethics
7	Develop students’ ability to write and present a well-designed research project

最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised.	1, 2, 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.	2, 4, 6
An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems.	5, 7
Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication.	7
A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies.	5, 6, 7
A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life.	1, 3, 6
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 & Teaching Modes

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Workload

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

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
The hours below reflect the overall workload for terms 1 and 2, i.e. courses EDUC 7061ANA and EDUC 7061BNA,

WORKLOAD	TOTAL HOURS
2 x 3 Day intensive face-to-face courses	34 hours
Online reflections and interactions with lecturers and classmates	28 hours
Intensive reading and preparation	125 hours
10,000 word dissertation	125 hours
	Total: 312 hours

Learning Activities Summary

		Time	Topic/Content
Intensive block 1	Day 1	7-10 pm	Introduction and overview Issue identification Discussion of assignment Submission details Time management Sample dissertations
	Day 2	1.00-2.00 pm	Clarification of issues
		2.00-3.00 pm	Dissertation structure
		3.00-5.00 pm	How to write an ethics application
		5.00-5.30 pm	Break
		5.30-6.00 pm	Using Endnote
		6.00-7.00 pm	Oral presentation skills
		7.00-8.00 pm	Question and Answer session
	Day 3	9.00 am-12.00 pm	Individual consultations
		12.00-1.00 pm	Lunch break
		1.00-3.00 pm	Oral presentations (3 minutes/1 slide per person)
		3.00-4.00 pm	Question and Answer session

Intensive block 2	Day 1	7.00-10.00 pm	Structuring and writing a dissertation
	Day 2	1.00-4.30 pm	Group/Individual consultations
		4.30-5.15 pm	Break
		5.15-8.00 pm	Group/Individual consultations
	Day 3	9.00 am-12.00 pm	Project presentations
		12.00-1.00 pm	Lunch break
		1.00-3.00 pm	Project presentations
		3.00-4.00 pm	Question and Answer session

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Assessment Summary

This course follows criterion-based assessment. This means that student grades are determined by the standard of work in terms of meeting a number of criteria that represent the requirements for a particular course. In other words, work is judged according to a pre-determined standard of task completion rather than by comparing it to the work of other students undertaking the same course. Assessment for this course consists of a scholarly dissertation (mini thesis) of 10 000 words, using referencing appropriate to the discipline.

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Assessment Detail

1. Oral presentation (1 Powerpoint slide in a 3 minute oral presentation) completed on Day 3 of first intensive course. Formative - no marks awarded. The oral presentation will be based around an issue arising from the student's proposed research project. e.g. why is this an important problem to research?

2. 10 000 word dissertation (mini thesis). Summative - 100% of marks awarded.

See Assessment Rubric for details.

Submission

Submission of the 10 000 word dissertation will be electronically via 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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