Courses & Units

Teacher Inquiry and Scholarship EMT698

Note:

EMT698 is the capstone unit. This unit draws together all of your program learning and should be studied in your final Semester 2 of your Master of Teaching. When enrolling in this unit, please ensure that you have either enrolled in or successfully completed all other requirements for Year 2, Semester 2 study.

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	College of Arts, Law and Education 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	On-Campus		International	Domestic
Online	Semester 2		Off-Campus	International	Domestic
Online	Summer school		Off-Campus	International	Domestic

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: International students
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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	10/7/2023	8/8/2023	28/8/2023	15/10/2023
Summer school	2/1/2023	13/1/2023	30/1/2023	26/2/2023

* 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 2023 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2023 will be available from the 1st October 2022. 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.

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	$515.00	$515.00	not applicable	$2,213.00

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² Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
³ Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
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Requisites

Prerequisites

EMT502

Teaching

Assessment	Tutorial Participation/Other Participation (10%)\|Assignment (30%)\|Plan (60%)
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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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