EDF4002 - Educator as researcher

Leader: TBA

Offered

Gippsland First semester 2007 (Day)

Synopsis

This unit is designed to demonstrate how integral research is for an educator, who as a professional is understood to be engaging with the research of others and conducting her/his own research. Students will also explore who research informs policy and in turn how policy impacts upon places of educative experiences (camps, community centres, schools). The unit will provide a foundation for those wishing to undertake more formalised research.

Objectives

As a result of studying this unit, students are expected to:

1. be aware of the how policy has impacted upon a specific educative setting.
2. Explore a range of qualitative and quantitative methodologies
3. Complete a research proposal to establish a framework for a short research project.
4. Conduct a formal short research project for the benefit of a specific educative setting.

Assessment

A Minor Assessment equivalent to 1000 words (25%)
A Major Research Assignment equivalent to 3000 words (75%).

Contact hours

2 hours per week

Prerequisites

EDF1301 or EDF1303, EDF1302 or EDF1304, EDF2003, EDF3002, EDF3004, and EDF3005