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EDF3804 - Independent work-based project

6 points, SCA Band 0 (NATIONAL PRIORITY), 0.125 EFTSL

Undergraduate Faculty of Education

Leader(s): Dr J Harrington

Offered

Clayton Second semester 2009 (Day)

Synopsis

This unit builds on the knowledge, skills and experience gained in previous Bachelor of Adult Learning and Development units and applies them in a work-based setting. Participants will develop and complete a small-scale and self-directed research project in a workplace setting. The unit will emphasise the practical and independent development and management of a research project. Workplace application and dissemination of research project outcomes will be explored.

Objectives

Upon successful completion of this unit, students should be able to develop a research project proposal; be able to select and apply a work-based research approach; be able to design, manage and complete a work-based research project; and be aware of the ways in which research project outcomes can be applied and disseminated.

Assessment

Assignment 1: Development of a project proposal (1,000 words) 25%; Assignment 2: Report on workplace project: (3000 words) 75%

Contact hours

2 hours per week

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