EDX707 - Independent Research Project for Professional Practice

Unit details

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2022 unit information

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Last updated: 4 March 2022

Enrolment modes:Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Online
Trimester 2: Online
Trimester 3: Online
Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:0.125
Unit Chair:Trimester 1: Trace Ollis
Trimester 2: Matthew Thomas
Trimester 3: Radhika Gorur
Prerequisite:

EXR782 or EDX701  

Corequisite:

Nil

Incompatible with:

EXR783

Typical study commitment:

Students will on average spend 150-hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit.

In Person Attendance Requirements: Students who are completing professional experience placements are not required to attend classes or scheduled synchoronous sessions during the placement.

Scheduled learning activities - cloud:Students meet regularly with a supervisor while carrying out an independent research project:
  • 1 x 2-hour online seminar for 5-weeks
  • Online independent and collaborative learning activities

Note:

This unit is ordinarily taken in the final trimester of study

Trimester 3 offering is subject to the availability of appropriate supervisors and in consultation with the Unit Chair

Content

This unit provides students with the opportunity to apply knowledge of research design and method by undertaking an independent research project relevant to professional practice in education. Students will work closely with an appointed research supervisor to carry out an independent research project contributing new knowledge in the field of education.

ULO These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes
ULO1

Undertake independent research to appropriate academic and professional standards in their area of study

GLO5: Problem solving

GLO6: Self-management

GLO8: Global citizenship
ULO2

Identify and critically analyse relevant literature to address research questions in their area of study

GLO3: Digital literacy

GLO4: Critical thinking
ULO3

Use expert knowledge to develop solutions to problems or issues in their area of study

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities

GLO5: Problem solving
ULO4

Effectively communicate research processes and outcomes in written form for an academic and/or professional audience

GLO2: Communication

These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year

Assessment

Assessment Description Student output Grading and weighting
(% total mark for unit)		 Indicative due week
Research Essay 6000 words 100% Week 11

The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.

Learning Resource

The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: EDX707 Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.

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