EDUC6120
10 units
6000 level
Course handbook
Description
This is a research course designed to explore current educational issues in local, national and international contexts. Further, this course is intended to develop a community of learners, leaders and scholars who embed research-informed practice in their schools and/or organisations.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 2024
Online
- Semester 1 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Evaluate substantial contemporary regional, national and global issues affecting education;
2. Create and conduct substantial field research within local education contexts;
3. Construct new expert knowledge with a community of scholars focused on developing high quality educational learning environments.
Content
The course will focus on five major topics: (1) identifying and ameliorating macro socio-economic and inter-cultural issues; (2) exploring the linkages between global and local contexts; (3) practising field research; (4) implementing research for impact; and (5) developing a community of scholars focused on building high quality learning environments.
Module 1 - identifying and ameliorating macro socio-economic, inter-cultural issues and exploring the links between global and local contexts;
Module 2 - practising field research;
Module 3 - implementing research for impact, and developing a community of scholars focused on building high quality learning environments.
Assessment items
Professional Task: Assignment 1
Professional Task: Assignment 2
Professional Task: Assignment 3
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan
Integrated Learning Session-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Semester 1 - 2024 - Online
Integrated Learning Session-1
- Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
- EDUC6120 - Semester 1, 2024 (All) (PDF, 201.9 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.