EDF6020

Professional Project (B)

(EDU)

Associate Prof. J Loughran/Dr G Fitzsimons

12 points + Second semester + Clayton (on or off-campus) + Prequisites: Students who have successfully completed the compulsory research unit, a program elective and one unit from a specialist pathway; or written agreement from their course adviser to undertake a professional project before completing all of these prerequisites

Synopsis: This is a self-directed project focusing on issues, challenges, concerns, dilemmas or problems derived from a professional workplace context. Students will need to discuss their professional projects with the appropriate Course Coordinator to advise of an appropriate academic supervisor for their project. Even though the professional project will be self-directed, appropriate staff members will offer guidance, support and feedback over the course of the project. As there can clearly be no prescribed curriculum, students may be required to participate in small group meetings that may be conducted on or off-campus, or a combination of both.

Assessment: The Professional Project is a 6,000 word assignment and is the formal assessment task for this unit. Hurdle tasks will include seminars, reading tasks and group work sessions (flexibly delivered) as appropriate. The professional project report will be assessed and graded by the unit supervisor