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    Overview

    Supervised educational research dissertation of 20,000 words on a topic that is situated within the context of teaching and learning in higher education.

    HEDU 590 is a reflection-based inquiry practice paper, requiring a student to design and carry out a small research project. Students learn skills and techniques for collecting original data on their topic of interest and analysing and presenting results. It is encouraged that students identify questions originating from their own experiences or relating to their work. However, a project can be an extension of a completed theoretical paper, such as HEDU 502. Recommended data collection methods include, but are not limited to, questionnaires, interviews, observation, content/theoretical analysis, learning analytics or user traces. A student works on HEDU 590 under the supervision of an academic staff member throughout the project.

    About this paper

    Paper title Research Dissertation
    Subject Higher Education
    EFTS 0.5
    Points 60 points
    Teaching period(s) 1st Non standard period (15 July 2024 - 14 February 2025) (Distance learning)
    1st Non standard period (15 July 2024 - 14 February 2025) (On campus)
    2nd Non standard period (19 February 2024 - 12 July 2024) (Distance learning)
    2nd Non standard period (19 February 2024 - 12 July 2024) (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $4,446.50
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Prerequisite
    HEDU 501, HEDU 502, HEDU 503 and HEDU 504
    Limited to
    MHEd
    Notes
    As one of the principal modes of teaching is on-line learning, all students are required to have access to the internet.
    Eligibility

    Suitable for graduates who are currently teaching tertiary students in universities and tertiary institutions.

    Contact
    hedc@otago.ac.nz
    Teaching staff

    Lecturer: Professor Tony Harland

    Paper Structure
    This paper is required for all Master's students. In this paper students are encouraged to explore research projects that will advance their learning and research skills beyond the limits of conventional knowledge or understanding of issues in their teaching and research practices.
    Teaching Arrangements

    The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught remotely.

    One-to-one supervision with an experienced researcher.

    Textbooks

    Textbooks are not required for this paper.

    Course outline

    Available on request from hedc@otago.ac.nz

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Communication, Critical thinking, Research.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
    Learning Outcomes
    Design and independently undertake a research study.

    Timetable

    1st Non standard period (15 July 2024 - 14 February 2025)

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught through Distance Learning
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    1st Non standard period (15 July 2024 - 14 February 2025)

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    2nd Non standard period (19 February 2024 - 12 July 2024)

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught through Distance Learning
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    2nd Non standard period (19 February 2024 - 12 July 2024)

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard
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