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Overview

This paper involves advanced, independent study. You will study a topic of your choice, with the support of a lecturer in the field.

About this paper

Paper title Special Topic 2
Subject Education
EFTS 0.1667
Points 20 points
Teaching period Full Year (Distance learning)
Delivery mode The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught and assessed remotely
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,170.57
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Limited to
PGCertEdLn, PGDipEdLn, MEdLn, BA(Hons), PGDipArts, MA(Coursework), MA(Thesis)
Notes
Students outside of the approved programmes, with 54 300-level EDUC points, may be admitted with approval from the Dean of the College of Education.
Eligibility
Students will need to show evidence of their ability to study independently at this level. The topic of study must be approved by the College of Education.
Contact

postgrad.education@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Co-ordinator: Professor Alex Gunn
Various teaching staff are involved depending on the topics being studied by students.

Paper Structure
Students design their own paper structure in conjunction with their mentors.
Teaching Arrangements

This distance learning paper is a combination of remote and in-person teaching.

Students work largely independently, meeting with their mentors six times throughout the year.

Textbooks
Students will be expected to access required readings via the library and the Internet and to source their own relevant readings.
Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete the paper will be able to:

  • Identify and critically review key literature in relation to an education-based topic
  • Critically review theories and practices related to an education-based topic
  • Report on educational research
Assessment details

The paper is fully internally assessed.

Overview

This paper involves advanced, independent study. You will study a topic of your choice, with the support of a lecturer in the field.

About this paper

Paper title Special Topic 2
Subject Education
EFTS 0.1667
Points 20 points
Teaching period Not offered in 2027 (Distance learning)
Domestic Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Limited to
PGCertEdLn, PGDipEdLn, MEdLn, BA(Hons), PGDipArts, MA(Coursework), MA(Thesis)
Notes
Students outside of the approved programmes, with 54 300-level EDUC points, may be admitted with approval from the Dean of the College of Education.
Eligibility
Students will need to show evidence of their ability to study independently at this level. The topic of study must be approved by the College of Education.
Contact

postgrad.education@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Co-ordinator: Professor Alex Gunn
Various teaching staff are involved depending on the topics being studied by students.

Paper Structure
Students design their own paper structure in conjunction with their mentors.
Teaching Arrangements

This distance learning paper is a combination of remote and in-person teaching.

Students work largely independently, meeting with their mentors six times throughout the year.

Textbooks
Students will be expected to access required readings via the library and the Internet and to source their own relevant readings.
Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete the paper will be able to:

  • Identify and critically review key literature in relation to an education-based topic
  • Critically review theories and practices related to an education-based topic
  • Report on educational research
Assessment details

The paper is fully internally assessed.

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