EDUC429 Special Topic 2

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

Paper title	Special Topic 2
Paper code	EDUC429
Subject	Education
EFTS	0.1667
Points	20 points
Teaching period	Full Year (Distance learning)
Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD)	$986.36
International Tuition Fees	Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.

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Prerequisite

54 300-level EDUC or EDUX points

Restriction

EDUX 429

Notes

Students who have not passed the normal prerequisite 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

collegeofeducation.askotago@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Co-ordinator: Associate Professor Hugh Morrison
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

Students work largely independently, meeting with their mentors six times throughout the year. The paper is fully internally assessed.

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

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