Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Education

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• Unit Title

  School-based Project

• Unit Code

  EDU4226

• Year

  2016

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  1

• Credit Points

  60

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  

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Description

This unit provides opportunities for pre-service teachers to engage in designing and implementing a school-based project. The nature of the project will be determined by negotiations between the pre-service teacher, school and unit coordinator. Approval to enrol in this unit must be obtained from the course coordinator.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Demonstrate an awareness of ethical principles in professional practice and the conduct of research.
2. Demonstrate generic skills, attitudes and knowledge in the design, implementation and reporting of a school based project.
3. Identify a conceptually and/or professionally significant topic.
4. Identify and explain the key issues and problems of implementing a school-based project.
5. Outline a range of school-based strategies and tools that encourage engaged learning.

Unit Content

1. Action research models.
2. Complexities of school learning environments.
3. Ethical principles in the conduct of professional and research practices.
4. Identifying conceptually and/or professionally significant topics.
5. Undertaking school based projects.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Workshop sessions, practical activities, discussions and on-line participation.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

Text References

• Holly, M.L., Arhar, J., & Kasten, W. (2005). Action research for teachers: Travelling the yellow brick road. (2nd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Merrill Prentice Hall.
• Johnson, A.P. (2005). A short guide to action research. (2nd ed.). Boston: Pearson Allynn & Bacon.
• Leedy, P.D., & Ormrod, J.E. (2005). Practical research: Planning and design. (8th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Merrill Prentice Hall.
• Wiersma, W., & Jurs, S.G. (2005). Research methods in education: An introduction. (8th ed.). Boston: Pearson Allynn & Bacon.
• Stringer, E. (2004). Action research in education. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Merrill Prentice Hall.
• Stringer, E., & Dwyer, R. (2005). Action research in human services. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Merrill Prentice Hall.
• Neuman, W.L. (2007). Basics of social research: Qualitative and quantitative approaches. (2nd ed.). Boston: Pearson Allynn & Bacon.

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