Honours Educational Research: Theory, Literature and Policy

Course aim

For preservice teachers to locate, engage with, critique and synthesise educational theory, policy and literature to inform and appraise practice.

Course content

This course is a broad introduction to educational research including a range of educational theories that underpin understandings of education and teaching practice. Preservice teachers will develop skills and knowledge of how to locate, engage with, critique and synthesise literature, policy, research and educational theory to critically analyse and appraise their pedagogical decision making.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

All prior courses in years 1-3 of the program schedule must be successfully completed before enrolling in this course. This applies to full-time and part-time enrolments. Any variation will need the approval of the Program Director.

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Lecture	1 hour x 10 sessions
Workshop	3 hours x 12 sessions (over 6 weeks)
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Lecture	1 hour x 10 sessions
Workshop	3 hours x 12 sessions (over 6 weeks)
INTERNAL, MT GAMBIER
Lecture	1 hour x 10 sessions
Workshop	3 hours x 12 sessions (over 6 weeks)
INTERNAL, WHYALLA
Lecture	1 hour x 10 sessions
Workshop	3 hours x 12 sessions (over 6 weeks)
EXTERNAL, MAGILL, ONLINE
External (Online activities)	8 hours x 6 weeks
EXTERNAL, ONLINE SCHEDULED CLASS
Lecture	1 hour x 10 sessions
Workshop	3 hours x 12 sessions (over 6 weeks)

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Critical analysis, Literature review

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1)
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