EDX712 - Theory and Methodology in Education Research
| Year: | 2025 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Online Trimester 2: Online Trimester 3: Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Prerequisite: | Students must pass unit EDX701 E763 students should have passed EDX701 and EPR782 E761 students should have passed EDX701 and EPR782 or ECE733 Note: Students who enrol concurrently in EDX712 and EDX703 must have arranged supervision prior to commencement of the trimester |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | AIX708, EDX702 |
| Study commitment | Students will on average spend 150-hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus | 1 x 2-hour on-campus seminar per week |
| Scheduled learning activities - online | 2 x 2-hour online seminar per trimester in weeks 1 & 5 Approximately 6-hours of online learning tasks per week |
Content
This unit is designed to assist students to develop their understanding and skills in applying contemporary theories and methodologies in education research, including qualitative, quantitative, blended and mixed methodologies. Students’ knowledge and skills are developed through an engagement with different theoretical, analytic and conceptual frameworks, and considerations of research ethics when applied to research problems. The benefits and limitations of various research design elements, including theories, methodologies, methods and analytic instruments will be examined from multiple research perspectives or contexts.
Hurdle requirement
Both assessment tasks must be passed in order to pass the unit
Unit Fee Information
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