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<p>This unit is designed to introduce Pre-Service Teachers (PSTs) to the growing body of national and international research in the area of teaching in early childhood and primary education. PSTs will be informed about the need for PSTs to be capable practitioner researchers as part of their role as educators. PSTs will examine the implications of international and national research on educational contexts; and the processes of ethical research. PSTs will become familiar with a range of research methodologies and methods. PSTs will critique and reflect on research on early childhood and primary teaching practice with a focus on their own practice in teaching either Science or English. PSTs will explore how research informs policy, contemporary theory and practice through the review of current research and the various ways research is reported and disseminated.</p>
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<p>Topics to include Relationship between research and practice: researching to improve practice; professional knowledge and learning Current research, particularly in Science and English teaching practice Reports of research, critical reflection on and analysis of research reports Current trends in research in early childhood Children's voices in research Ethics in research Collaborating with others: stakeholders, professional community Research methodology and methods Research design Data collection and analysis strategies Identifying and using online resources in research.</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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<p>This unit is designed to introduce Pre-Service Teachers (PSTs) to the growing body of national and international research in the area of teaching in early childhood and primary education. PSTs will be informed about the need for PSTs to be capable practitioner researchers as part of their role as educators. PSTs will examine the implications of international and national research on educational contexts; and the processes of ethical research. PSTs will become familiar with a range of research methodologies and methods. PSTs will critique and reflect on research on early childhood and primary teaching practice with a focus on their own practice in teaching either Science or English. PSTs will explore how research informs policy, contemporary theory and practice through the review of current research and the various ways research is reported and disseminated.</p>
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<p>Topics to include Relationship between research and practice: researching to improve practice; professional knowledge and learning Current research, particularly in Science and English teaching practice Reports of research, critical reflection on and analysis of research reports Current trends in research in early childhood Children's voices in research Ethics in research Collaborating with others: stakeholders, professional community Research methodology and methods Research design Data collection and analysis strategies Identifying and using online resources in research.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Education
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
070101 - Teacher Education: Early Childhood
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/edece4003">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed 1 of "EDECE3003" / "EDECE3013"</p>
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Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Explain why educational research is conducted.</p>
K2
<p>Locate a range of different approaches used in researching teaching in early childhood and primary education.</p>
K3
<p>Assess the strengths and limitations of different research approaches and their efficacy in educational contexts.</p>
K4
<p>Analyse the ethical conduct of research, particularly methodologies that include children or disempowered groups.</p>
K5
<p>Articulate the importance of reflecting on professional practice embedded in educational theory.</p>
S1
<p>Self-reflect on teaching practice as a means for continual improvement.</p>
S2
<p>Articulate clear rationale for educational research.</p>
S3
<p>Analyse and critique current research in early childhood and primary education teaching practices.</p>
S4
<p>Frame appropriate questions for the purpose of investigating issues for research in learning and teaching of Science or English in early childhood and/or primary context.</p>
S5
<p>Identify professional networks, critical friends, and stakeholders to support research design.</p>
A1
<p>Reflect on personal knowledge, skills, and values to identify their own teaching and learning gaps.</p>
A2
<p>Review and critique current research related to Science or English teaching and learning.</p>
A3
<p>Develop a research plan applicable to learning and teaching of Science or English.</p>
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<p>Research, review and critique relevant academic articles to explore key issues in learning and teaching in Early Childhood education with a focus on Science or English. Critique the perspectives, methods, and findings of research.</p>
<p>Academic Essay</p>
<p>40-60%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, S1, S2, S3, S4, A1, A2
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<p>Design an Action Research Plan Based on Science or English teaching practice, design an Action Research plan which aims to improve teaching practice.</p>
<p>Action Research Plan</p>
<p>50-70%</p>
K1, S2, S4, S5, A1, A2, A3
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Education
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
070101 - Teacher Education: Early Childhood
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/edece4003">View unit fees</a>
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