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EDUC301-11W (C) Whole Year 2011
Researching Learning

30 points, 0.2500 EFTS
21 Feb 2011 - 13 Nov 2011 		↓Other occurrences

Description

How do learning researchers study learning? What are the problems which have to be solved in order to discover why learning sometimes occurs and sometimes doesn’t? What are some of the implications of recent research on learning for the design of effective teaching and self-directed learning procedures? Students will have the opportunity to plan and conduct a small study of learning and will learn how to find and interpret relevant research reports. The course provides a strong foundation for self-directed learning, post-graduate study and research.

Learning Outcomes

A knowledge of the different research methods which are being used to study learning
The ability to design and carry out a within subject, repeated measures study of the effects of teaching on learning
The ability to describe some of the key findings of research into the conditions upon which learning depends.
A knowledge of some of the teaching strategies which have been found to be effective in bringing about different kinds of learning outcomes.
An ability to critically evaluate claims about teaching and learning.

Pre-requisites

15 points from EDUC201, EDUC202, EDUC204, EDUC205, EDUC221, EDUC222 or permission of the Head of School

Timetable

Lectures
Streams Day Time Where
Stream A Tuesday 1:00pm-3:00pm Macmillan Brown PS 208

Course Coordinator / Lecturer

Lawrence Walker

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage 
EDUC301 Sem 1 Test 31 May 2011 25%
EDUC301 Sem 2 Test 11 Oct 2011 25%
EDUC301 Project Report 07 Sep 2011 40%
EDUC301 Presentation 11 Oct 2010 10%

Textbooks

Church, J.  (2010).  Within-subject experimental analysis: A guide for students in education. (2nd ed.). University of Canterbury: School of Educational Studies and Human Development
Church, J.  (1999).  Instructional Processes. University of Canterbury: School of Educational Studies and Human Development.

PDF’s of these are available in LEARN.

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Academic integrity

All forms of cheating and dishonest practice are taken seriously and penalties will result. Students should refer to Regulation J of the General Course and Examination Regulations.

Assessment and grading system

Final results for this course will be reported using:

A+, A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, D and E

Attendance

Attendance at all classes is strongly recommended.

Evaluation

University of Canterbury Course Survey

Grade moderation

EDUC301 grades are moderated at a 300 Level examiners' meeting at the end of the second semester.

Late submission of work

No report will be accepted for assessment once the process of returning marked reports has begun.

Notes

Nil

Other specific requirements

Nil

Requests for extensions

Applications for an extension of time on the report should be made directly to the course coordinator and must include documentation to support the claim that completion of the report was delayed by circumstances beyond the student's control.

Resubmissions

No resubmissions are permitted.

Aegrotat Considerations

Aegrotat consideration is available in this course.  Aegrotat applications must meet the conditions set out in the current University Calendar.

Where to submit and collect work

Assessed work should be submitted in the manner set down in the current EDUC301 Course Outline.

Fees

Domestic fee $1,191.00
International fee $5,175.00


For further information see School of Educational Studies and Leadership on the department and colleges page.

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