Inquiry Project 1

Unit code: ECE4007 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Footscray Nicholson
Online Real Time
VU Brisbane
VU Sydney
Prerequisites
ECE3007 - Practice in Partnership 4
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

This unit equips students as practitioner researchers, and supports skills development for those who wish to advance in their interest as researchers. Students will familiarise themselves with methodological literature, explore current literature related to their chosen area of inquiry and experience for developing an inquiry project. They will develop a research proposal to conduct a project on a topic of their interest, connecting it with an aspect of leadership in the context of early childhood education.

Learning Outcomes

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

  1. Analyse and critically reflect on contemporary perspectives, theories and different research methodologies related to early childhood education;
  2. Critique and apply principles of ethical research;
  3. Review contemporary literature to build on deeper knowledge in the area of their research and identify the gap;
  4. Identify research question and appropriate methods for data collection and analysis; and
  5. Design and justify a research project and proposal.

Study as a single unit

This unit can be studied on its own, without enrolling in a full degree.

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Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Report
|
Grade: 30%
Research question and methodology
Assessment type: Literature Review
|
Grade: 50%
Review
Assessment type: Presentation
|
Grade: 20%
Proposal presentation

Required reading

Links to relevant texts will be available via VU collaborate.

As part of a course

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

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Leadership
EBCL | Bachelor degree | Duration: 4 years

Refer to the course page for information on how to apply for the course. VU takes care to ensure the accuracy of this unit information, but reserves the right to change or withdraw courses offered at any time. Please check that unit information is current with the Student Contact Centre.

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