Courses & Units
Improving Teaching and Practice Through Action Research EDP727
Introduction
The aim of this unit is to engage in action research to reflect on and improve your own practice. Action research is an evidence-based approach to improving teaching practice and in this unit, you will integrate practice, action, theory and research in a very practical way. In the unit, you will identify an issue in your own practice which is of interest or concern to you and you will be guided through the observation and reflection phases of the action research cycle to take action. The unit serves as a core feature of your Postgraduate Coursework, by enabling you to apply the knowledge you have gained from the other units to address issues in your own professional context.
Summary
| Unit name | Improving Teaching and Practice Through Action Research |
|---|---|
| Unit code | EDP727 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Arts, Law and Education Faculty of Education |
| Discipline | Education |
| Coordinator | Professor David Kember|Associate Professor Jennifer McMahon |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launceston | Semester 2 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Launceston | Summer school | 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 |
| Summer school | 3/1/2022 | 14/1/2022 | 31/1/2022 | 27/2/2022 |
* 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).
Learning Outcomes
- Describe the value of action research to improving practice and describe its phases and cyclical nature.
- Identify issues and problems in your own, or future, practice that could be addressed through action research and reflection.
- Analyse identified issues that are amenable to change through action research.
- Apply knowledge and skills of action research in a practical case study relevant to your own work context.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 070303 | $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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Teaching
| Assessment | Assignment (15%)|Assignment (25%)|Assignment (60%) |
|---|---|
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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