Course
code: 0177 * Clayton campus
The Doctor of Education is a research degree aimed at the improvement of
professional practice by extending the knowledge, expertise and skill of
students through the application of research to educational problems and issues.
The Doctor of Education program consists of a combination of coursework and research. The course is available on campus or by external mode.
Candidates
may choose a program of study in their area of interest. These programs reflect
the faculty's recognised expertise in teaching and research. They aim to engage
candidates in a consideration of relevant approaches to research and
methodology, philosophical, historical, psychological or sociological
perspectives and fields of study such as educational policy, management and
curriculum studies.
After successful completion of the two core and two elective semester-length
coursework subjects, a candidate will be required to enrol in the research
component, the first part of which is a compulsory research seminar. The focus
of the research seminar is the development of a research proposal for
presentation to an assessment panel at the conclusion of the seminar. Once the
panel has approved the proposal, candidates may proceed to the thesis writing
stage.
This is a conceptual outline only. It gives a general indication of how the course will progress and is subject to change without notice. Students should consult their course coordinator to assist in planning their program. Please check the timetable for 2001 for subject availability via our website address at http://www.education.monash.edu.au/students/timetables/.
The external mode is available to part-time students only and will involve a combination of world wide web-based teaching and supervision and residential study. External candidates must be able to access the web and have regular interactive communication with their supervisor.
The subject structure for this mode is identical to that of the on-campus mode, in that the core double subject EDF8101/EDF8102 must be taken in the first year, followed by two elective subjects. For students commencing in 2001, the structure will be as follows:
Core double subject (EDF8101/EDF8102) delivered in world wide web-based mode, including online tutorial direction and support, on-line discussion forums, and multimedia materials.
Two-week orientation school at Clayton campus: introduction to the course; orientation to Monash; introduction to electronic and information facilities; introductory reading for core subject teaching; establishing supervisory arrangements; preparatory reading for research topic.
Two elective subjects delivered by flexible world wide web-based mode, involving on-line tutorial direction and support, on-line discussion forums, and multimedia materials (on-campus versions of the subjects may also be available during summer school); preparatory reading and development of thesis proposal.
Winter school to support thesis development, including workshops on research methodology, research seminars, theoretical and data analysis, and thesis preparation; continued thesis development with on-line supervision and discussion forums. Twenty days of residency is required per year, although an additional residential week can be added on to the winter school or can be undertaken at another time convenient to the student.
This course consists of up to four years of full-time study or up to eight years of part-time study. The expected number of hours per week for a full-time student is 48.
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