Details for EDU508 Educational Research and Evidence in Practice

This subject introduces students to educational research and evidence-based practice. It focuses on engaging with knowledge and developing skills to critically assess educational research studies, understand their methodologies and results, and appreciate the implications of these findings for practical application. Through this unit, students will learn to interpret and utilise existing research and will also be empowered to contribute to the field by designing their own research projects aimed at advancing knowledge and improving practices in their specialist areas. 

Quick Stats

• Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
• Course code: EDU508
• Credit points:

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Prerequisite

EDU407 Foundations in Christian Education along with a total of 80 credit points including a minimum of two curriculum units

Unit Content

Outcomes

Undertake a comprehensive literature analysis in a specialist field of education and identify evidence and practice gaps. Clearly articulate a research question to investigate a contemporary research problem in a specialist teaching area.
Exhibit a critically reflective understanding of literature within a specified field of research and apply this to develop a literature review for a research project

Produce a well-structured research proposal that demonstrates an understanding of research methods, frameworks and paradigms applied to further evidence in a specialised area of practice.

Collaboratively critique research questions, approaches, and methods to improve research proposals that seek to further evidence in specialist focus areas.

Subject Content

This course may be offered in the following formats

online

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

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