EDTL905-10A (D) Any Time Start 2010 (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.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course students will be able to:

1. identify a contemporary relevant educational topic, worthy of research and manageable within the time and credit constraints of a Masters thesis;
2. consider ethical issues and carry out requirements of the UC Educational Research Human Ethics Committee;
3. conduct a review of the relevant literature that locates the thesis with the content, methodology and theory of that literature;
4. create a research design that communicates the intent of the research;
5. present the previous learning outcomes as a research proposal;
6. conduct accountable research, i.e. research that satisfies any criteria for rigorous research methodology or codes of ethics that might be put up against it, including descriptions and justifications of the collection and/or production and analysis of empirical materials;
7. write a thesis of 25,000 to 30,000 words which outlines the research conducted on some aspect of teaching and learning, locates it within current literature or debate, and critically evaluates the findings and methodologies used.

Prerequisites

Head of School approval

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 $5,064.00

* 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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