Teacher Inquiry and Scholarship unit (EMT698)

Hobart, Online

Introduction

This capstone unit provides an opportunity for you to conceptualise an independent project of scholarly inquiry that enables you to bridge your academic study with your professional career. You will critically reflect on knowledge and experiences covered in your degree and identify outstanding areas of need that are required before graduation and entry into the profession. You will generate a subject of inquiry by locating a wondering and apply scholarly skills to systematically investigate, analyse and evaluate the academic literature in relation to your subject of inquiry. Through preparation of a research proposal, you will demonstrate that you can conceptualise and plan an independent, inquiry based research project that integrates theoretical issues and practical considerations. You will show capacity for independent and self-directed learning and an ability to participate with, support and engage with your peers.

Summary

Unit name	Teacher Inquiry and Scholarship
Unit code	EMT698
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Arts and Society Faculty of Education
Discipline	Education
Coordinator	Doctor David Moltow
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Postgraduate

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Hobart	Semester 2
Online	Semester 2
Online	Summer

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	5/7/2026	27/7/2026	30/8/2026	24/10/2026
Summer	1/1/2026	12/1/2026	23/1/2026	14/2/2026

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• identify a subject of teacher inquiry that will contribute to the improvement of student learning through refection on your studies so far.
• apply scholarly skills to systematically investigate, critically analyse and evaluate the academic literature in relation to your subject of inquiry.
• develop a proposal for a systematic inquiry based project that will improve practice and enhance student learning.
• engage with colleagues/peers to create a professional learning community to develop an inquiry stance.

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution 1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3	Domestic Full Fee 4
070103	$592.00	$592.00	not applicable	$2,562.00

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

¹ Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
² Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
³ Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
⁴ Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.

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Requisites

Prerequisites

EMT502

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Weekly updated MyLO content/lecture, discussion board-based tutorials, and on-demand Zoom meetings.
Assessment	Participation and Engagement (10%)|Starting your Teacher Inquiry Journey (40%)|Teacher Inquiry Proposal (50%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Readings are those provided by your Unit Coordinator
Recommended	In this unit students will be reading in the area of their inquiry.

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