EDF5778 Research project in inclusive education and applied behaviour analysis

Creating equitable learning and teaching opportunities for marginalized and vulnerable populations has progressing become a feature of the social justice agenda. Additionally, both theoretical and pragmatic approaches have been explored to address social inequities, and steer toward the removal of barriers, fostering high equality education for all. Given this central tenet of inclusivity, it is notable that research processes are the exception rather than the norm. There is an apparent disjunction however between research conducted in the field and the enactment of practice to reduce social inequity. This gap represents a significant challenge for educators, governments and students that this unit will address.

More specifically, this unit covers all aspects of the conduct of research with a specialist focus on inclusive education and applied behaviour analysis. You will undertake a study program in research design and under the guidance of a staff member, plan an independent research project. This project involves designing research in relation to previous work on the topic of the study, understanding how to gain ethical approval for data collection or use of data, data gathering, data entry and analysis using appropriate statistical or within-subject research techniques or methodologies, the preparation of a literature review and brief research report as the assessment tasks.