Teacher as Researcher SEC (8829.2)
| Level: | Level 4 - Undergraduate Advanced Unit |
|---|---|
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| HECS Bands: | 1, 4 |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Education, Science, Technology & Maths |
| Discipline: | Academic Program Area - Education |
Availability
Unit Outlines
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- Semester 2, 2017, ON-CAMPUS, BRUCE (166293) - View
- Winter Term, 2017, INTENSIVE, BRUCE (166041) - View
- Semester 2, 2016, ON-CAMPUS, BRUCE (151486) - View
- Winter Term, 2016, INTENSIVE, BRUCE (152496) - View
- Semester 2, 2015, ON-CAMPUS, BRUCE (139960) - View
- Winter Term, 2015, INTENSIVE, BRUCE (141213) - View
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Syllabus
This unit introduces the beginning teacher to the concept of teacher as researcher and as such introduces foundation educational research understanding and practices. The unit provides an opportunity to investigate some different approaches to enquiry, and to learn about specific methods of data collection and analysis. It enables the student to identify, develop, implement and report on a professional research-type activity.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of how research and enquiry is part of educational professional's role;
2. Plan a small scale enquiry using to demonstrate a beginning understanding of research methodologies; and
3. Engage in research activity relevant to professional interests.
Assessment Items
Contact Hours
An equivalent of 3 hours per week.
Prerequisites
Completion of one of the following units:
8838 Curriculum, Pedagogy and Practice 1 (Creative and Performing Arts);
8840 Curriculum, Pedagogy and Practice 1 (English);
8841 Curriculum, Pedagogy and Practice 1 (Health and Physical Education);
8842 Curriculum, Pedagogy and Practice 1 (Lote);
8843 Curriculum, Pedagogy and Practice 1 (Mathematics);
8844 Curriculum, Pedagogy and Practice 1 (Science);
8845 Curriculum, Pedagogy and Practice 1 (Sose);
8846 Curriculum, Pedagogy and Practice 1 (Technology - Design).
Corequisites
Enrolment in a Teaching course.
Assumed Knowledge
Experience from professional placements. Normally this unit is taken in the last year of the teacher preparation course.
Incompatible Units
This unit is not open to students who have passed 6891 Curriculum Studies.