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March 2011 Intake- Course Structure & Schedule
Unit 1 |
E-Learning (EDUC5608) |
6 pts |
12 - 15 March 2011 |
25 hours |
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This unit explores the area of e-learning, a rapidly evolving and increasingly prominent area of education. It focuses primarily on the pedagogical aspects of teaching with computers and mobile technologies. Students consider the latest developments alongside the discourse of normalisation; investigate computer-mediated communication and online teaching; explore the emergent web 2.0 and its educational applications; consider general, cultural and linguistic issues in teaching with technology; and become familiar with current research issues. Areas considered may include email, web sites, advanced searches (metasearch, searchrolls), folksonomies, tagging, blogs, wikis, learning management systems/virtual learning environments, discussion boards, synchronous chat, instant messaging, m-learning, podcasting, vodcasting, multi-user virtual environments (virtual worlds) and gaming. Unit coordinator/s
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Unit 2 |
Qualitative Inquiry (EDUC5634) |
6 pts |
31 May - 3 June 2011 |
25 hours |
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This unit gives an overview of present-day qualitative research methods. It includes historical background, the philosophical context and paradigm considerations. It focuses particularly on design and strategy in qualitative research and on the collection and analysis of qualitative data. It also covers developing and writing qualitative research proposals and writing qualitative research reports. Unit coordinator/s
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Unit 3 |
Approaches to Research (EDUC5631) |
6 pts |
21 - 24 Nov 2011 |
25 hours |
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This unit provides an introduction to research methods (quantitative, qualitative and analytic-interpretive studies). There are five sections: (1) the nature and historical background of research in education; (2) an overview of quantitative research methods; (3) an overview of qualitative research methods; (4) an overview of research methods in the philosophical/historical domain; and (5) proposal development and the writing of research reports, with emphasis on master's dissertations and theses Unit coordinator/s
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Unit 4 |
Curriculum Context, Development and Innovation (EDUC5678) |
6 pts |
10 - 13 March 2012 |
25 hours |
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This unit focuses on national curricula as a phenomenon in a variety of countries; teachers' views on curriculum initiatives in a climate of restructuring and devolution; curriculum and ideology, curriculum as a social construct; the nature of curriculum development, differentiating between curriculum design and curriculum development; the nature of situational analysis, the relationship between situational analysis and curriculum development, Skillbeck's approach to situational analysis; an introduction to different forms of curriculum organisation, the subject-based approach to curriculum organisation, the relationship between a subject-based approach to curriculum organisation and the teaching of thinking skills; organising the curriculum according to pupils' interests, 'themes' or 'topics', and 'integration'; and the nature of the curriculum change process, Vanterpool's principles of curriculum change, Adams and Chen's proposition on curriculum acceptance and persistence. Unit coordinator/s
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Unit 5 |
Quantitative Inquiry (EDUC5633) |
6 pts |
31 May - 3 June 2012 |
25 hours |
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This unit focuses on the principles of research design and the analysis of quantitative data from research and evaluation studies in education and the social sciences. Topics include reliability, validity, the interpretation of quantitative data and the development of measuring instruments and scales. Unit coordinator/s
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Unit 6 |
Leadership for Learning (EDUC5612) |
6 pts |
20 - 23 Nov 2012 |
25 hours |
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Educational leadership is examined in the current global context of change and reform. Leadership approaches are linked with theoretical perspectives about organisations and students are asked to apply understanding gained from reading and discussion to their specific work context. Evolving views of educational leadership are examined with a particular emphasis on organisational culture, teaching and learning, the management of change, and developing relationships with the community. Active participation in seminar sessions is required. Students are able to explain theory relevant to the field of educational leadership; critically analyse international, national and state-level policies and practices relevant to educational leadership; relate theories of educational leadership to personal experiences and practices through a process of reflection and discussion; and demonstrate a capacity to think about leadership issues and problem solving in relation to educational organisations. Unit coordinator/s
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The Major Paper |
Major Research Report (EDUC5620) |
12 pts |
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The Major Research Report (about 10,000 words) should provide evidence that the student can generate a problem and/or research area from his/her own interests or professional work in education; demonstrate mastery of that area; and show a capacity to review it critically. While students are encouraged to work closely with their chosen supervisor, there is no requirement to submit a written proposal through the Faculty of Education Research Committee. Major Paper Supervisor
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1st Consultation Session |
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16 - 18 March 2013 |
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2nd Consultation Session |
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10 and 11 May 2013 |
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Date Due: 31 May 2013 |
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* Course dates are tentative and subject to confirmation
About UWA | The Graduate School of Education | The UWA-HCI Collaboration | The UWA-HCI Master of Education Programme | The UWA-HCI Doctor of Education Programme | The Structure & Schedule | The Faculty Members |