305641 (v.1) Ed 422 Critical Inquiry

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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.
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.
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:	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.
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.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y     2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y