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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit is a compulsory unit in the Masters of Education suite of units and explores educational research and how education theory relates to educational practice. The major themes are explored through academic readings; research presentations and related critical analysis. Completion of assignments/papers related to the themes consolidate learning during the semester.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Directed reading may be complemented with presentations and seminars drawn from those presented in the School of Education, namely the Edith Cowan Education Research Institute at ECU. Local, state, national and international conferences and seminars, as well as other professional learning activities through education systems, professional organisations and associations, can be used to demonstrate learning in this unit. Structured discussion and critique of research presented in the seminars will scaffold students' development of a sophisticated research awareness and capacity to evaluate research design and outcomes. Flexible delivery will involve choices of online, mixed mode or on-campus attendance.
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.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment - Written Format | Assignment One | 25% |
| Assignment - Written Format ^ | Assignment 2 | 75% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment - Written Format | Assignment One | 25% |
| Assignment - Written Format ^ | Assignment 2 | 75% |
^ Mandatory to Pass
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit is a compulsory unit in the Masters of Education suite of units and explores educational research and how education theory relates to educational practice. The major themes are explored through academic readings; research presentations and related critical analysis. Completion of assignments/papers related to the themes consolidate learning during the semester.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Directed reading may be complemented with presentations and seminars drawn from those presented in the School of Education, namely the Edith Cowan Education Research Institute at ECU. Local, state, national and international conferences and seminars, as well as other professional learning activities through education systems, professional organisations and associations, can be used to demonstrate learning in this unit. Structured discussion and critique of research presented in the seminars will scaffold students' development of a sophisticated research awareness and capacity to evaluate research design and outcomes. Flexible delivery will involve choices of online, mixed mode or on-campus attendance.
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.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Assignment One | 25% |
| Assignment ^ | Assignment 2 | 75% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Assignment One | 25% |
| Assignment ^ | Assignment 2 | 75% |
^ Mandatory to Pass
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
EDU6195|2|2