Area: | Department of Education |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Workshop: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Development of analytic skills required to critically examine and evaluate learning and teaching programs, curricula or other school programs. Familiarity with the procedures and convention of basic educational research. Application of research skills within an educational setting to effect improvement or student learning, instructional practices, curriculum provision or school organisation. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Identified an area of school activity worth investigating as the topic of a small research project. Conducted a search of library resources to locate pertinent literature and previous research onthe topic. Organised the findings of the literature search and prepare a written review of the literature pertinent to the chosen topic. Designed a small research project to investigate a question or issue concerning the chosen topic. Executed the small project to provide data to answer the research question. Produced a report on the design, execution and outcomes of the research project. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Greene, J. C. and Caracelli. (1997), Advances in Mixed-Method Evaluation - The Challenges and Benefits of Integrating diverse Paradigms. San Francisco, Josses-Bass Publishers. Fraenkel, J.R. and Wallen, N. E. (2000), How to Design and Evaluate Research in Education. NY, McGraw-Hill. Lancy, D.F. (1993), Teaching As Learning - An Action Research Approach. London, Routledge. |
Unit Texts: | Mills, G.E. (2000), Action research: a guide for the teacher researcher. Upper Saddle, Merrill. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Research proposal submission including review of pertinent literature 30%, Research project report 50%, Tutorial presentation or assignment on a topic related to project 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 70105 Teacher Education: Secondary | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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