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 | Not offered in 2026 (Distance learning) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $2,498.25 |
| 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
- More information link
View more information about this paper on the Higher Education Development Centre website
- 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
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 | 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. |
- 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
To be confirmed when paper is next offered.
- More information link
View more information about this paper on the Centre for Education Design and Innovation website.
- Teaching staff
To be confirmed when paper is next offered.
- 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.
- 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.