Unit Information
Unit code: EED7001
Credit points: 12
Research is an integral element of education. The intention of this unit is to provide students, both practitioner researchers and those who wish to advance in their trajectory as researchers with a conceptual and critical overview of educational research methodologies and methods. Students will familiarise themselves with methodological literature, explore current literature related to their chosen area of inquiry and experience developing a research proposal. Students are advised to complete this unit preceding the minor thesis, capstone or curriculum specialisation.
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- Analyse and critique contemporary perspectives and theories related to educational research including respectful research tied to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and language;
- Explicate the essential elements and processes involved in undertaking qualitative educational research;
- Elucidate an understanding of the need for the ethical conduct of research, and an awareness of the processes for applying for ethics approval when undertaking educational research;
- Critically reflect on and evaluate different approaches to research;
- Implement a design for a research project;
- Critique how research can be used to inform literacy and numeracy strategies in teaching contexts.
| Item | Assessment | Graded | LO Alignment | Grad Caps Alignment |
| Case Study | Research planning: Reflective writing and Scoping document | 20% | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | 1, 3 |
| Poster | Research methodology | 40% | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 | 1, 3 |
| Assignment | Synoptic literature review | 40% | 1, 2, 4 | 1, 3 |
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