Block Research

Unit code: EBL6009 | Study level: Postgraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Online Self-Paced
Prerequisites
EBL6001 - Introduction to Block Teaching
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

Research is an integral element of best practice in higher education. The intention of this unit is to provide students, as practitioner researchers and those who wish to advance in their trajectory as researchers with a conceptual and critical overview of research methodologies and approaches regarding block and intensive teaching. Students will explore current literature related existing research and theory that supports the curriculum and pedagogy of Block and Intensive Teaching and familiarise themselves with methodological literature and aligned study designs. Students will also select an area of inquiry of block and intensive teaching and develop a research proposal.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Analyse and critique contemporary perspectives and theories related to Block and Intensive Teaching and Learning;
  2. Explicate the essential elements and processes involved in undertaking quality higher education pedagogies research
  3. Elucidate an understanding of the need for the ethical conduct of block research
  4. Critically reflect on and evaluate different approaches to block research
  5. Design a research project examining block delivery variables
  6. Demonstrate and understanding of how the research process can help to develop an understanding of higher education block delivery

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Literature Review
|
Grade: 20%
Review of Abstracts related to Bock and Intensive Teaching Research
Assessment type: Report
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Grade: 40%
Research Design and Method Summary
Assessment type: Project
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Grade: 40%
Brief Research Proposal of a Block or Intensive Teaching Study

Required reading

Readings provided by the academic.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Graduate Diploma in Block Teaching
EGBL | Graduate diploma | Duration: 1 year

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