Research Methods in Education PG (11389.1)

Please note these are the 2023 details for this unit
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Research Methods in Education PG
Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location
View teaching periods Intensive
 Hanoi, Vietnam
EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.125 3 Faculty Of Education
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
Academic Program Area - Education Post Graduate Level Band 1 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021)
Band 1 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021)
This unit provides a critical overview of research perspectives and practices in the social sciences and humanities with particular reference to education, TESOL and communication, and to such generic practices as reading and critiquing research reports, communicating the results of research, and conducting ethical research. It familiarises students with the research process, qualitative and quantitative research methodology and analysis used in education and language teaching and learning. Participants will develop a research proposal as part of this unit.

Learning outcomes

After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Explain the interdependence of theories of knowledge, research methodologies and research techniques;
2. Apply processes of analysis and critique to the reading of research literature;
3. Create and implement a research instrument;
4. Design a proposal for research that includes a clear connection between research question and design; and
5. Explain the importance of research to the practice of teaching.


Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas


Prerequisites

Must have passed at least 12 credit points of Education units at G or PG Level, as well as permission from the Program Director.

Corequisites

None.

Equivalent units

9087 Education Research Perspectives PG 9630 Research Methods in Language Teaching and Learning PG

Assumed knowledge

None.
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Delivery mode Unit convener
2024 Hanoi, Vietnam Vietnam Period 1 26 February 2024 Intensive Dr Elke Stracke
2024 Hanoi, Vietnam Vietnam Period 3 29 July 2024 Intensive Dr Elke Stracke
Not available

Required texts

Required text (HANU Library)

Paltridge, B., & Phakiti, A. (Eds.) (2015). Research methods in applied linguistics: A practical resource. Bloomsbury Academic.

Supplementary text (HANU Library)

Dörnyei, Z. (2007). Research methods in applied linguistics. OUP.

Additional resources will be made available in the Reading List on the unit Canvas site.

Submission of assessment items

Extensions & Late submissions

Approval of extenuating circumstances will be dependent upon the production of supporting documentation and at the discretion of the unit convener.

All assessment items required to be submitted online must be submitted via the appropriate Canvas drop box. It is the student's responsibility to upload the correct and corresponding draft or assessment item to the right submission section. Assignments must be submitted in a format accessible to the assessor(s), as stated on the relevant Canvas site. If the unit convener and/or tutor are unable to access a submission, a standard late penalty of 5% of the total marks possible for the task may be applied per day until the assignment is made accessible.

Special assessment requirements

Students must complete and submit ALL assessments to pass the unit. An aggregate mark of 50% is required to pass the unit.

Academic integrity

Students have a responsibility to uphold University standards on ethical scholarship. Good scholarship involves building on the work of others and use of others' work must be acknowledged with proper attribution made. Cheating, plagiarism, and falsification of data are dishonest practices that contravene academic values. Refer to the University's Student Charter for more information.

To enhance understanding of academic integrity, all students are expected to complete the Academic Integrity Module (AIM) at least once during their course of study. You can access this module within UCLearn (Canvas) through the 'Academic Integrity and Avoiding Plagiarism' link in the Study Help site.

Use of Text-Matching Software

The University of Canberra uses text-matching software to help students and staff reduce plagiarism and improve understanding of academic integrity. The software matches submitted text in student assignments against material from various sources: the internet, published books and journals, and previously submitted student texts.

Moderation AND Provision of valid documentation

Moderation

Moderation is used in the TESOL courses to maintain agreed standards in the assessment of student work through a valid, consistent and transparent process, in line with the UC Assessment policy. Sample assignments at different grade levels will be moderated for each assessment item in each unit. All assignments that receive a FAIL grade will be moderated.

Provision of valid documentation

Please note that the University takes student conduct very seriously. All documentation provided to University staff must be valid and the provision of fraudulent documentation carries with it potentially serious consequences, including suspension and/or exclusion from the University. Note that all allegations of student misconduct will be referred to the Associate Dean for Education (ADE) as a prescribed authority for investigation.

Learner engagement

Students are expected to attend classes, prepare for and participate in tutorial activities, read the required readings and other sources, work in groups and complete all assessment items to the best of their ability. They should also consult the lecturer when in doubt.

Breakdown of workload:

Lectures and tutorials: 30 hours

Assessments: 56 hours

Individual and group study, consultations: 64 hours

Participation requirements

Your participation in both class and online activities will enhance your understanding of the unit content and therefore the quality of your assessment responses. Lack of participation may result in your inability to satisfactorily pass assessment items.

Required IT skills

Students are expected to have word processing and IT skills to allow them to fully engage in the unit through Canvas and to complete their assessment. This includes basic word processing skills, engagement in Canvas activities, posting messages, uploading video and audio files, uploading assignments, and using the library catalogue and library databases. Students should ensure they have access to a computer and a safe workspace to complete the online activities.

In-unit costs

There are costs for our textbook should you wish to purchase a copy. The book is also available for loan in the HANU library.

Work placement, internships or practicums

None.

Additional information

1. Research Led Education

This unit involves research-led education. There are active researchers delivering this unit who are able to engage students in deep and active learning and transmit to students their passion for the research they are carrying out.

2. Formatting requirements

Please respect the word limit as indicated in the unit outline/Canvas site and indicate it at the beginning of your assignment (assignments 2 and 3).

Written assignments are to be typed: 1.5 or double-spaced, size 12 Times New Roman, margin: default.

Use page numbering.

Check your work carefully for spelling and grammatical errors.

Appendices should be added at the end of your assignment and should be numbered.

References should be organised based on the APA style (7th ed.): https://canberra.libguides.com/referencing/apa

References should include only works which have been cited in the main text or appendices.

3. Provision of information to the group

Notifications through the Canvas Announcements Forum or the Canvas Discussion Forums are deemed to be made to the whole class.  It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that they check for announcements on the Unit's Canvas website (forum messages are also emailed to student email addresses only).  Students should ensure they check their student email regularly.  The Canvas discussion forums will be checked by staff regularly.

4. Use of student email account

The University Email policy states that "students wishing to contact the University via email regarding administrative or academic matters need to send the email from the University account for identity verification purposes".  Therefore all unit enquiries should be emailed using a student university email account. Students should contact servicedesk@canberra.edu.au if they have any issues accessing their university email account.