Course code: 0177 + Clayton (internal and external mode) + Contact: Associate Professor Ilana Snyder (telephone (03) 9905 2773)
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.
Admission to the Doctor of Education requires:
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. The programs engage candidates in a consideration of Issues in educational research, relevant approaches to research and methodology, a range of disciplinary and professional perspectives in research 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 units, 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 also consult their course coordinator to assist in planning their program. Please check the timetable for 2003 for unit availability via our website address at http://www.education.monash.edu.au/students/timetables/ after 30 September.
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 unit structure for this mode is identical to that of the on-campus mode, in that the core double unit EDF8101/EDF8102 must be taken in the first year, followed by two elective units. For students commencing in 2003, the structure will be as follows:
Core double unit (EDF8101/EDF8102) delivered in world wide web-based mode, including online tutorial direction and support, online 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 unit teaching; establishing supervisory arrangements; preparatory reading for research topic.
Two elective units delivered by flexible world wide web-based mode, involving online tutorial direction and support, online discussion forums, and multimedia materials (on-campus versions of the units 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 online supervision and discussion forums. Fifteen 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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