EDUC6451
Leading Research Capacity Development
10 Units
Not available in 2013
Previously offered in 2012
This course develops an understanding of how to lead research capacity development in the higher education sector. It achieves this by taking participants through a series of important topics that are designed to provide professional development, research training and support for probationary staff, Early Career and Mid-Career researchers, in line with the contemporary University’s research strengthening priorities.
| Objectives | Upon completion of this course, students will be expected to: 1) Understanding of how a research career is built and maintained; 2) Demonstrate skills in strategic research planning; 3) Demonstrate an understanding of research leadership and capacity building; 3) Demonstrate an appreciation of the shifting research environment locally, nationally and internationally. |
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| Content | Indicative content will include: - Research leadership, planning, and capacity building - Planning for government research quality assessment (ERA) success - Demystifying the Australian Research Council (ARC) as a funding body - Effective study leave (SSP) programming - Building and maintaining a research profile - Rethinking the teaching-research nexus |
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| Replacing Course(s) | EDUC6099 | ||
| Transition | Students who have completed EDUC6099 will be given credit for this course or an equivalent. | ||
| Industrial Experience | 0 | ||
| Assumed Knowledge | Nil | ||
| Modes of Delivery | Flexible Delivery / Student Centred Learning | ||
| Teaching Methods | Integrated Learning | ||
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| Contact Hours | Integrated Learning: for 2 hour(s) per Week for 13 weeks |