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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 conceptualize 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.
Please 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.
Summary 2021
Unit name | Teacher Inquiry and Scholarship |
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Unit code | EMT698 |
Credit points | 12.5 |
Faculty/School | College of Arts, Law and Education Faculty of Education |
Discipline | Education |
Coordinator | Dr David Moltow |
Teaching staff | |
Level | Postgraduate |
Available as student elective? | Yes |
Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
Teaching
Teaching Pattern | On Campus: Lecture online and 1 x 2 hour tutorial for 13 weeks. Online: Fully online with weekly readings and activities and regular webconferences |
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Assessment | Task 1: Starting your Teacher Inquiry Journey (30%). Task 2: Teacher Inquiry Proposal (60%). Task 3: Participation and engagement (10%). |
Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Flexible Study Options
This unit is available face to face on Hobart Campus only and fully online via distance enrolment.
Textbooks
Required | Dana, N. F., & Yendol-Hoppey, D. (2014).Reflective educator's guide to classroom research: Learning to teach and teaching to learn through inquiry(3rd ed.). London, UK: Sage Publications Ltd.Faigley, L. (2015). |
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