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.
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 research dissertation paper for MHEd students. In this paper students design and carry out a 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, the project is often an extension of ideas developed in HEDU 501, 502 and 503.
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 (14 July 2025 - 13 February 2026)
(Distance learning)
1st Non standard period (14 July 2025 - 13 February 2026) (On campus) 2nd Non standard period (17 February 2025 - 11 July 2025) (Distance learning) 2nd Non standard period (17 February 2025 - 11 July 2025) (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $4,713.50 |
| 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
- More information link
View more information on the Higher Education Development Centre's website
- Teaching staff
Lecturer: Dr Navé Wald
- 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.