Monash University Handbook 2011 Postgraduate - Unit

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Synopsis

In this unit participants will apply their understanding of educational principles and
practices to a small project of professional relevance to the individual course participant. Participants will negotiate an appropriate supervised project with the Unit Coordinator that will be completed under supervision. The project will be practical and focused upon an aspect of the participant's own educational practice or that of their organisation.

Objectives

Objectives:
On completion of this unit participants will be able to:

1. Develop an applied education project proposal;
2. Plan and implement the project;
3. Evaluate the project process and outcomes using appropriate evaluation methods;
4. Prepare a project report appropriate to their workplace settings.

Assessment

Independent project (90%)
Teaching portfolio (10%)

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Geoff White

Contact hours

Off-campus students:
Six (6) hours per week