EDUC6010
10 units
6000 level
Course handbook
Description
In this course you will be provided with an introduction to the different traditions of educational research from a local, regional, and global perspective. You will have the opportunity to draw on your own professional experiences in education to enrich the learning experience. You will acquire professional working knowledge of the Quality Teaching Model and learn how to effectively apply it in your educational practices.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 2024
- Semester 2 - 2024
Online
- Semester 1 - 2024
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of key issues in contemporary educational systems
2. Critically analyse educational research through a scholarly lens
3. Show understanding of research methodologies relevant to education
4. Apply a critical understanding of strengths and weakness in research within various traditions
5. Apply evidence-based research in understanding educational issues that have an impact on your professional practice and classroom teaching
6. Apply the Quality Teaching Model in your professional practices
Content
Three key topics are studied:
1) the role of education in the 21st century and key issues in education; and
2) education research on learning and teaching; and
3) professional learning of the Quality Teaching Model
Requisite
To enrol in this course you must be active in the Master of Education Program [40138], Graduate Diploma in Education [40378], or the Graduate Certificate Education [40139].
Assessment items
Literature Review: Literature Review
Presentation: Presentation
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Semester 1 - 2024 - Online
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Semester 2 - 2024 - Online
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
- EDUC6010 - Semester 1, 2024 (All) (PDF, 233.8 KB)
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.