6334 (v.7) SMEC 691(S) - Science Education Project

Area:

Science and Mathematics Education Centre

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

The undertaking of a research or curriculum development project of limited scope on a topic, area or problem in a chosen aspect in the field of science, mathematics and technology education and submitting a report on this investigation.

Unit Outcomes:

Sound understanding of methodological and theoretical approaches to research within science / mathematics / technology education. Skills of critical reading, scholarly writing, and critical reflective thinking relevant to the preparation of a research proposal. Successful engagement in a community of reflective inquiry (online & classroom modes only) and A successful research proposal for implementation in SMEC 692

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:

Guba, E. G., & Lincoln, Y. S.1989. Fourth generation evaluation. Newbury Park, CA: Sage Publications. Denzin, N. K. & Lincoln, Y. S. Eds. 2000 Handbook of qualitative research 2nd ed. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications. Ferguson, G. A. & Takane, Y. 1989. Statistical analysis in psychology and education 6th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill. Tierney, W. & Lincoln, Y. Eds. 1997. Representation and the text: Re-framing the narrative voice. Albany, NY: State University of New York Press. McNiff, J. 1993. Teaching as learning: An action research approach. London: Routledge.

Unit Texts:

Cohen, L., Manion, L., & Morrison, K.2000. Research methods in education 5th ed. London: Routledge Falmer.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Because each assignment builds on the preceding one assessment has an important formative role; Print and post mode: 3 written assignments, Online mode: discussion (50%); final assignment (50%). Face to face mode: presentations & discussion (50%); final assignment (50%). In all modes the student must complete successfully each assessable component (i.e., 50% minimum), but it is expected that the student will aspire to a 'mastery' grade of at least 80%.

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