12495 (v.3) Ed 389 - Reflective Practitioner II


 

Area:Department of Education
Credits:25.0
Contact Hours:10.0
Lecture:1 x 10 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:Use of action research methods to gain fresh insights and a better understanding of the teaching/learning environment in a work context. These insights extend knowledge about the role of a facilitator to meet inherent challenges and exploit the opportunities this research method offers.
 
Unit Outcomes: On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Developed an Action Research plan. Implemented and evaluated the plan. Prepared an Action Research report.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References: Zuber-Skerritt, O. (1992), Professional development in higher education: A theoretical framework for action research. Chapter 6. London, Kogan Page. Karim, K. (2000), Assessing the strengths and weaknesses of action research. Nursing Standard, 15(26), 33-35. Dinkleman, T. (1997), The Promise of Action Research for Critically Reflective Teacher Education. Teacher Educator, 32(4), 250-274. Vaidya, S.R. (2001), Research for Classroom Teachers. Education, 122(1), 151-153. Yost, S.W., Sentner, S.M. and Forlenza-Bailey, A. (2000), An examination of the construct of critical reflection: Implications for teacher education programming in the 21st Century. Journal of Teacher Education, 51(1), 39-49.
Unit Texts: Stringer, E.T. (1999), Action Research (second edition). Thousand Oaks, California, Sage.
 
Unit Assessment Breakdown: Action Research project and report 100%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1  Y
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2  Y
2004Esperance Community CollegeSemester 1Y  
2004Esperance Community CollegeSemester 2Y  
2004Kalgoorlie CampusSemester 1Y  
2004Kalgoorlie CampusSemester 2Y  
2004Northam CampusSemester 1Y  
2004Northam CampusSemester 2Y  
2004Geraldton University CentreSemester 1Y  
2004Geraldton University CentreSemester 2Y  
2004Margaret River CampusSemester 1Y  
2004Margaret River CampusSemester 2Y  
2004Pilbara TAFE KarrathaSemester 1Y  
2004Pilbara TAFE KarrathaSemester 2Y  
2004Pilbara TAFE Sth HedlandSemester 1Y  
2004Pilbara TAFE Sth HedlandSemester 2Y  

 

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