Overview

A stream in the Master of Education program designed to address increasing demands to explore, critique and contribute to the study of curriculum and assessment. This stream in the MEd program will provide an opportunity to explore the context, purpose, and role of curriculum and assessment as well as contemporary … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of research-based learning and the ability to plan, analyse, present implement and evaluate complex activities that contribute to advanced professional practice and/or intellectual scholarship in education
  • Leaders
2.
Demonstrate an understanding of international perspectives relevant to the educational field
  • Global citizens
3.
Demonstrate advanced critical thinking and problem solving skills
  • Scholars
4.
Demonstrate an advanced capacity to recognise and negotiate the complex and often contested values and ethical practices that underlie education
  • Professionals
5.
Communicate effectively to a range of audiences, and be capable of independent and collaborative enquiry and team-based leadership
  • Leaders
6.
Demonstrate an advanced understanding of education as it relates to their specialist area of study, and the ability to synthesise and apply disciplinary principles and practices to new or complex environments.
  • Scholars

Available in Program(s)
Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:

- 8224 - Combined Arts/Social Sciences
Master of Education - MEd8913 - Education

Specialisation Structure

Students must complete 48 UOC.

Research Methodology Course6 Units of Credit:

Project

Education Prescribed Electives

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