EDUC8006 Action Learning Project
| Offered By | Cntr Educational Development and Academic Methods |
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| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Education |
| Offered in | First Semester, 2009, Second Semester, 2009, First Semester, 2010, and Second Semester, 2010 |
| Unit Value Range | 3 units to 6 units |
| Course Description |
This course involves a project or program of action learning that is integrated as a 3-unit requirement normally attached to the core courses undertaken during the Graduate Certificate in Higher Education (EDUC8002, EDUC8003, EDUC8004 and EDUC8007). Participants negotiate or are assigned a project topic or series of learning tasks with the relevant Course Coordinator. The project provides participants with a guided opportunity to investigate an aspect of their academic practice, within the themes of teaching and learning (EDUC8002), curriculum and innovation (EDUC8003), research supervision (EDUC8004) and academic leadership (EDUC8007). An action learning focus is often adopted by participants to design a project centred on a substantive inquiry into an aspect of their academic practice. However an action learning focus is not essential. Participants normally undertake EDUC8006 twice during the Graduate Certificate in Higher Education, as two x 3-unit courses. |
| Learning Outcomes |
On completion of this course, participants should be able to:
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| Indicative Assessment |
Assessment will be through a written report as part of an assessment portfolio negotiated with the Course Convenor for the relevant course in the Graduate Certificate in Higher Education. Assessment will be determined as satisfactory/unsatisfactory. The assessment portfolio is normally allowed to be resubmitted to satisfy the course requirements if required, subject to time constraints. |
| Workload |
As a 3-unit course the total workload expectation is approx 60 hours, mostly spent in independent research and study. No formal contact hours are scheduled, however participants are encouraged to arrange meetings with the relevant Course Convenor as required. Offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2 as an integrated component attached to each of the core courses in the Graduate Certificate in Higher Education and Master of Higher Education.
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| Course Classification(s) | SpecialistSpecialist courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide for the acquisition of specialist skills; or 'second degree' and higher level of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs; or knowledge associated with professional accreditation. |
| Eligibility | Any undergraduate degree from a recognised higher education institution. |
| Prescribed Texts | Readings will be negotiated with participants on a case by case basis. |
| Indicative Reading List | Kember, D. (2000) Action learning and action research: improving the quality of teaching and learning. London: Kogan Page |
| Technology Requirements |
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| Programs | Graduate Certificate in Higher Education and Master of Higher Education |
| Other Information |
Staff Development Scholarship Scheme The Vice Chancellor is encouraging eligible staff to undertake the Graduate Certificate in Higher Education or the Master of Higher Education, by making this course (and the total program) available at no cost to eligible applicants through the Staff Development Scholarship Scheme (i.e. HECS-HELP/tuition fees are waived) http://www.anu.edu.au/sas/admission/sds/index.php |
| Academic Contact | EDUC8004 Dr Margaret Kiley, EDUC8002 Dr Maurice Nevile, EDUC8003 Pam Roberts, and EDUC8007 Geoff Mortimore |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2009 website applies to the 2009 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2008 website.
