Courses & Units

Negotiated Study in Early Childhood EDP705

Introduction

This unit supports professionals undertaking a small-scale systematic investigation into an aspect of learning, or development within a learning context or setting. It aims to enhance students' knowledge of key theoretical perspectives, along with their skills of practitioner research, data collection strategies and small scale investigation. The key purpose of this professionally based inquiry is to enhance students' abilities in inquiry, analysis and informed critical reflection of workplace practices.

Summary

Unit name Negotiated Study in Early Childhood
Unit code EDP705
Credit points 12.5
College/School College of Arts, Law and Education
Faculty of Education
Discipline Education
Coordinator Doctor Lauren Armstrong
Delivered By University of Tasmania

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Launceston Semester 2 Off-Campus International Domestic

Key

On-campus
Off-Campus
International students
Domestic students

Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 2 11/7/2022 9/8/2022 29/8/2022 16/10/2022

* 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 2022 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2022 will be available from the 1st October 2021. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

  • reflect critically on issues of personal and professional relevance, drawing on personal professional knowledge and context
  • design a practitioner research project that will enable the gathering and analysis of data to determine a strategy for change to resolve an issue identified within an educational context and/or enhance children's learning.
  • create new knowledge and communicate concepts and ideas to an intended audience in a structured, cohesive and ethical manner.

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
070101 $498.00 $498.00 not applicable $2,108.00

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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Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.

Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

ESM783

Teaching

AssessmentPlan|Report (100%)
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Textbooks

Required

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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