EDUC4985
10 units
4000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course is the second of two courses that involve students in the design and conduct of an independent research project and the production of a written thesis. The project and thesis must sit within the field of educational scholarship and research.
Availability
Not currently offered.
This Course was last offered in Semester 2 - 2023.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate a capacity to conduct and complete an independent research project.
2. Critically analyse educational research and scholarship.
3. Write up research in the form of a thesis or report of no less than 12,000 words.
4. Work effectively with a research mentor or supervisor.
Content
Topic and project to be determined with supervisor.
Requisite
To enrol in this course students must have completed EDUC1103, EDUC2102, EDUC4955 and EDUC4965.
To enrol in this course students must be active in one of the following programs:
Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood and Primary) (Honours) [12366],
Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) (Honours) [12367],
Bachelor of Teaching (Humanities) (Honours) [12368],
Bachelor of Teaching (Health and Physical Education) (Honours) [12370],
Bachelor of Teaching (Mathematics) (Honours) [12371],
Bachelor of Teaching (Science) (Honours) [12372],
Bachelor of Teaching (Technology) (Honours) [12373],
Bachelor of Education (Secondary) (Honours) [40108],
Bachelor of Education (Primary and Early Childhood) (Honours) [40109], or
Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Honours) [40110].
Assumed knowledge
To enrol in this course students must have completed a minimum of 280 units of undergraduate study.
Assessment items
Thesis: Thesis
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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.