EDF5613 Research approaches in education
Faculty of Education
EDF5613 Research approaches in education is a level 5, 12-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Education. It isn't offered in 2021. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2021
- Other periods
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 288 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before EDF5613
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After EDF5613
1 unit list EDF5613 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Overview
This is an intensive unit that introduces you to research in education. The sessions and online activities focus on the planning of an education research project. You will explore how to construct effective research questions, a range of research methodologies (including data collection strategies) and consider ethical issues in the conduct of educational research. This unit is the prerequisite for EDF5614 (Research project in education) and assignments will involve planning the project which will draw on a particular methodology (e.g. survey, case study, discourse analysis, narrative inquiry, practitioner research).
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Clayton | Flexible |
| Term 3 | Clayton | Flexible |
Assessment
- Research task 1 (4000 words or equivalent)50%
- Research task 2 (4000 words or equivalent)50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Locate a research interest within broader research perspectives and methodologies in the field of education and social sciences
- 2
Formulate research questions that are congruent with a chosen research approach
- 3
Design ways to generate and analyse qualitative and quantitative data that are congruent with specific research questions
- 4
Use research processes with due regard to ethical procedures
- 5
Justify proposed research through scholarly and critical discussion.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachActive learning
Flexible mode offers blocks of on campus teaching supplemented by online resources and self-directed learning activities and assessment in a supported way. This unit is not designed to be completed exclusively online.
Minimum total expected workload equals 288 hours per semester comprising:
(a.) Contact hours for flexible students:
- 36 hours equivalent of learning activities over the semester
(b.) Additional requirements:
- independent study to meet the minimum required hours per semester
For the unit teaching schedule, please visit the timetable.
You will be provided with the opportunity to engage with relevant literature and resources. Further, you will be encouraged to deepen your understanding of topic areas through collegial discussion and debate, and by participating in activities designed to extend your understanding.
Learning resources
Recommended resources
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Where it fits
EDF5613 is part of 5 areas of study in the 2021 handbook.
- DIGLEARN01Option 2 - Pathway to graduate researchDigital learningNo reviews yet
- EARCHILD01Option 2 - Pathway to graduate researchEarly childhood educationNo reviews yet
- GENEDSTU01Option 2 - Pathway to graduate researchGeneral Education StudiesNo reviews yet
- INSPECED01Option 2 - Pathway to graduate researchInclusive and special educationNo reviews yet
- MATHLEAD01Option 2 - Pathway to graduate researchMathematics LeadershipNo reviews yet
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Megan Adams
- Mr Scott Bulfin
- Chief Examiners
- Mr Scott Bulfin
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF5613?
EDF5613 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after EDF5613?
EDF5613 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including EDF5614.
When is EDF5613 offered?
EDF5613 has no offerings listed in the 2021 handbook.
How much work is EDF5613?
The handbook expects about 288 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF5613 have an exam?
No. EDF5613 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include EDF5613?
EDF5613 is part of Digital learning; Early childhood education; General Education Studies; Inclusive and special education; and Mathematics Leadership.