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    Overview

    Educational research of a topic that is situated within the context of teaching and learning in higher education. All students are required to have access to the Internet. Supervised educational research dissertation of 10,000 words on a topic that is situated within the context of teaching and learning in higher education.

    HEDU 510 is a paper for diploma students. In this paper a student undertakes a research project that culminates in a substantial piece of scholarly writing that demonstrates the student's understanding of an area of interest. Students undertake HEDU 510 after successful completion of HEDU 503.

    About this paper

    Paper title Advanced Topics in Higher Education
    Subject Higher Education
    EFTS 0.25
    Points 30 points
    Teaching period(s) Semester 2 (Distance learning)
    Semester 2 (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $2,223.25
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Prerequisite
    HEDU 501, HEDU 502 and HEDU 503
    Restriction
    HEDX 510
    Limited to
    PGDipHighE
    Notes
    (i) Students may be admitted with approval from the Head of Department of the Higher Education Development Centre. (ii) 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 polytechnics.
    Contact
    hedc@otago.ac.nz
    Teaching staff

    Lecturer: Professor Tony Harland

    Paper Structure
    HEDU 503 and HEDU 510 are linked papers that focus on research into higher education. In HEDU 510 a small research project is completed.
    Teaching Arrangements

    The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught remotely.

    Lectures, seminars and interactive discussions.

    Textbooks
    The reading list will be provided at the beginning of the semester.
    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

    Students who successfully complete the paper will:

    • Identify elements of a research plan
    • Perform a literature review in a chosen area of inquiry
    • Develop a full research proposal

    Timetable

    Semester 2

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

    Semester 2

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

    Overview

    Educational research of a topic that is situated within the context of teaching and learning in higher education. All students are required to have access to the Internet. Supervised educational research dissertation of 10,000 words on a topic that is situated within the context of teaching and learning in higher education.

    Supervised educational research dissertation of 10,000 words on a topic that is situated within the context of teaching and learning in higher education.

    HEDU 510 is a paper for diploma students. In this paper students design and carry out a small higher education research project. Students learn skills and techniques for collecting original data on their topic of interest and analyse and present results. Students identify questions originating from their own professional experiences or inquiries. Students undertake HEDU 510 after successful completion of HEDU 503.

    Recommended data collection methods include, but are not limited to, questionnaires, interviews, observation, content/theoretical analysis, or learning analytics. A student works on HEDU 510 under the supervision of an academic staff member throughout the project.

    About this paper

    Paper title Advanced Topics in Higher Education
    Subject Higher Education
    EFTS 0.25
    Points 30 points
    Teaching period(s) Semester 2 (Distance learning)
    Semester 2 (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for 2025 have not yet been set
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Prerequisite
    HEDU 501, HEDU 502 and HEDU 503
    Restriction
    HEDX 510
    Limited to
    PGDipHighE
    Notes
    (i) Students may be admitted with approval from the Head of Department of the Higher Education Development Centre. (ii) 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 polytechnics.
    Contact
    hedc@otago.ac.nz
    Teaching staff

    Lecturer: Dr Navé Wald

    Paper Structure
    HEDU 503 and HEDU 510 are linked papers that focus on research into higher education. In HEDU 510 a small research project is completed.
    Teaching Arrangements

    The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught remotely.

    Lectures, seminars and interactive discussions.

    Textbooks
    The reading list will be provided at the beginning of the semester.
    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

    Students who successfully complete the paper will:

    • Identify elements of a research plan
    • Perform a literature review in a chosen area of inquiry
    • Develop a full research proposal

    Timetable

    Semester 2

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

    Semester 2

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