EDTL905-09A (D) Any Time Start 2009 (Distance)

A Thesis on an Aspect of Teaching and Learning

120 points

Details:
Start/End Date: The start and end dates are specific to each student. For further information please contact one of the following (as appropriate):
  • For Masters theses please contact the relevant Faculty Office.
  • For Doctoral degrees (PhD) please contact the Graduate School.
  • For other types of anytime start courses (i.e. generally courses worth 60 points or less) please contact the Course Coordinator.
Withdrawal Dates
The withdrawal dates for this course (both with and without fee refund) will be confirmed once a) the course start date and b) course length is confirmed. Students are advised to consult the department for further information.

Description

The thesis is designed to give MTchLn students the opportunity to conduct a substantial piece of educational research, building on knowledge and skills gained in course EDTL801 and other taught courses in the degree. The research should relate clearly to the degree's central subject of teaching and learning, and it may be methodological in focus. It is intended to provide students with an initial experience in a substantial empirical investigation as a background to further research. This course is also available through flexible mode.

MTchLn contact Vicki Badis at the College of Education Postgraduate Office 3642987 ext 4877 postgraduate@education.canterbury.ac.nz

Learning Outcomes

  • By the end of the course the student will be able to:
  • With guidance plan episodic lessons appropriate to the programme
  • Demonstrate awareness of effective classroom management strategies
  • Demonstrate an ability to establish basic learning routines
  • Demonstrate simple communication and presentation skills
  • Employ basic teaching methodologies appropriate to the topic being taught
  • Demonstrate awareness of the professional responsibilities of a teacher
  • Demonstrate an ability to reflect on teaching and learning experiences
  • Demonstrate the ability to give clear instructions, directions and explanations
  • Demonstrate the ability to manage teaching resources, materials and equipment.

Restrictions

Course Coordinator

Missy Morton

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage  Description
EDTL905 The Thesis 100% The thesis provides an opportunity for a substantial investigation which goes significantly beyond small "research" projects done as assignments within courses and beyond the requirements of the single course Research Projects.

Textbooks / Resources

Recommended Reading

Guidance and recommendations of initial reading relevant to the topic of the thesis will be provided by supervisors. However, students are expected to conduct their own literature searches and to read well beyond such recommendations.

Students are directed to the reading list for the compulsory course TL801 for readings on research methodologies

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $4,564.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

For further information see School of Educational Studies and Leadership .

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