TECP318-21S2 (C) Semester Two 2021

Research and Inquiry in Action

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 19 July 2021
End Date: Sunday, 14 November 2021
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 1 August 2021
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Friday, 1 October 2021

Description

The course is requires the students to integrate and consolidate the knowledge from their programme of study while also deepening and extending their professional knowledge and skills in one area of interest. In this 300 level optional course students will undertake an Inquiry based research project. They will be expected to work within the education community to identify and investigate an education related issue or topic of interest. Students will experience authentic research through Inquiry where they will share ideas, record links to theory and to best classroom & centre practice. It will also continue to contribute to the development of students' teaching philosophies. Using an Inquiry based approach to research and issue or topic students will be introduced to education research and Inquiry Learning. There is also opportunity for a limited number of students to conduct a more direct personal inquiry involving special projects such as: A comparative investigation during a visit to the UC College of Education's sister institution, Sonoda Women's University, Amagasaki, Japan. Students taking this option are eligible to apply for a scholarship administered by Hyogo University Mobility in Asia and the Pacific (HUMAP)

PLEASE NOTE:  Due to COVID19 restrictions, the visit to Sonoda Women's University in Japan will not be available in 2021.

Learning Outcomes

  • Students completing this course will be able to:
  • identify critical aspects of educational research and Inquiry Learning
  • critically examine and implement ethical considerations when undertaking research in an educational setting
  • understand and undertake the following components of an Inquiry based research project on curriculum content knowledge or pedagogical content knowledge: initial investigation and question formulation, project planning, literature review, identification of appropriate data gathering methods and their implementation, data analysis and synthesis of literature with analysed data to reach relevant conclusions
  • thoroughly document and critically reflect on their research practice with links to relevant theory
  • record and present their findings to an appropriate audience in a suitable format as negotiated with their lecturer
  • contribute critically to their own and peer’s research ideas through regular participation in lectures and mentor sessions

Prerequisites

Students must have completed a minimum of 90 credits from the Year 2 Schedule including both Year 2 Professional Practice and Professional Inquiry courses

Timetable Note

• On-campus students are required to attend the introductory session on Thursday 22nd July, 1-3pm.
• On-campus students are required to attend the course lectures as per the Course Programme 2021 (provided via LEARN week beginning 19th July).
• On-campus are required to attend the scheduled workshops. (Refer to the Course Programme 2021 (provided via LEARN week beginning 19th July).
• On-campus are required to be available to participate in the ‘TECP318 Mini-Conference’ on Wednesday 10th November, 9am-1pm.

Course Coordinator

Nikki Tod

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage 
Literature Review 30 Sep 2021 35%
Synthesis of Course & Inquiry in Action 11 Nov 2021 65%


There are clear timeline expectations for two key inquiry stages, in order to assist in meeting the due date for Assessment two, part B.
• Data gathering completed by end of week 7 of the course
• Data analysis completed by end of week 8 of the course

Additional Course Outline Information

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.

On submitting assignments, students must confirm that the work being handed in is original and their own work.

Assessment and grading system

There are two pieces of assessment for this course, each assignment is weighted as above. Satisfactory completion of each assignment to at least a pass grade (C-) is required to pass the course.

Grading Scale
Grade    GPA Value        Marks

A+              9            90 – 100
A                8            85 – 89.99
A-               7            80 – 84.99
B+              6            75 – 79.99
B                5            70 – 74.99
B-               4            65 – 69.99
C+              3            60 – 64.99
C                2            55 – 59.99
C-               1            50 – 54.99
D                0            40 – 49.99
E               -1             0 – 39.99

Attendance

A student seeking credit in any course must attend such lectures, and perform satisfactorily such oral, practical, written and other work as the Head of Department/School concerned may require.   (University of Canterbury Calendar 2014, p.43)

Students are expected to attend all scheduled course sessions, actively engage with course content and actively participate in course activities in order to meet the learning outcomes of the course. Students are expected to notify lecturers prior to their absence with an explanation. Extended absences must be accompanied by a medical certificate or similar (as for aegrotat provisions).

The course will require students to access the course Learn site at least once every week. Students must engage with course content in every module plus complete associated readings, study guides, video clips, web links on the Learn site on a weekly basis. Students will also be required to complete weekly tasks online and/or in class.

Students with less than 80% attendance are at-risk of not meeting the criteria for seeking credit in the course. The course lecturer may require evidence that they have actively engaged with the content and activities of the missed sessions.

Attendance evidence
Distance students – attendance and active participation at On-site Intensives and Zoom/Adobe Connect (webinar) sessions, accessing of ECHO360 lecture recordings, accessing required material provided on Learn, completion of forum tasks, participation in educational setting/school visits and other requirements specified by the course coordinator.

On Campus students –attendance and active participation at lectures and workshops, plus accessing required material provided on Learn, completion of forum tasks, participation in educational setting/school visits and other requirements specified by the course coordinator

Evaluation

Formal and informal evaluation will take place in accordance with the relevant Course Evaluation Policy, to provide feedback to teaching staff about the relevance and validity of what has been learned as well as the quality of course delivery.

Grade moderation

The College of Education, Health and Human Development undertakes a process of internal and external moderation of assessment.  This is to ensure that the assessment system is fair, equitable, consistent and manageable.

Late submission of work

Work submitted after the due date with no extension granted is considered late.  Late work will not be marked, unless exceptional circumstances apply (e.g. illness, accident, bereavement or critical personal circumstances).  Relevant evidence such as a medical certificate or a letter from a counsellor may be required in order for the course-coordinator to make a decision about whether or not to mark late work.  No work will be accepted after assignments have been returned to students. The highest grade a piece of late work can receive is a C-

Other specific requirements

Assignments must be word processed in Times New Roman 12 point font with 1.5 line spacing and stapled in the corner. Every page must be named and numbered. Do not use clear file folders to present your work. Keep a copy of all work. Students are to attach a completed assignment cover sheet. Be sure to sign the affirmation.

Requests for extensions

Under exceptional circumstances (e.g., illness, accident, bereavement or critical personal circumstances) individual students may be granted an extension of the due date for an assignment.  There is, however, a limit to the length of time that an extension can be granted and this should be negotiated with the course coordinator in the first instance.  Extensions will not normally be given for longer than one week from the due date, unless exceptional circumstances prevail.  Extensions are not granted automatically to students. Requests for extensions should be emailed to the course coordinator at least two days prior to the due date for the assignment.  Relevant evidence such as a medical certificate or a letter from a counsellor may be required in order for the lecturer to make a decision about whether or not to grant an extension. A lecturer may also ask for a copy of work completed up to the time of the extension request in order to determine if an extension may be granted.  A copy of the course coordinator's email confirming the extension (if granted) and any supporting documentation must be attached to and submitted with the assignment. Extensions will not normally be granted because of pressure of university study, e.g. several pieces of work being due at about the same time.  Students are encouraged to plan their work in a realistic manner and in advance so that they can meet their assessment deadlines.

Resubmissions

Resubmissions are restricted to work that is originally submitted on or before the due date. Late assignments are not normally considered for resubmission unless there are exceptional circumstances. If the student’s assignment work meets most of the criteria required to pass, they may be given the opportunity to resubmit the assignment to bring it to a passing standard. Only one resubmission is possible within the course. Students will have one week from the return of an assignment, to resubmit their work. Distance students will have one week from the time they could reasonably be expected to have received their work back. For the resubmitted assessment to be marked the original work and marking sheet must be attached to the resubmitted version.  A resubmitted assignment cannot be awarded more than the minimum passing grade.

Course website

As well as attending classes, it is essential that all students regularly access the course Learn site. All course information such as the course kaupapa, notices, assessment information, required and recommended readings, audio recordings of some lectures, and other teaching resources etc. will be available on this site

Special Considerations

Where for reasons beyond their control, students are prevented from completing an assessment or suffer significant impairment, they may apply for what is known as “special consideration”. University of Canterbury Special Consideration provisions may apply to impaired performance, non-completion of assessment items, and to late discontinuation (withdrawal) from a course.

A detailed description of special consideration and materials to support the applications process are available at: Special Considerations Process.  


Generally speaking, applications for special considerations should be lodged within five working days of the due date of that assessment item. For more details on this, please refer to the Special Considerations Regulations.


This information replaces any previous references to special consideration, Aegrotat or Backdated (Late) Withdrawal in the Course Information System, Learn or Course Outlines. If you are unclear about the implications or process please discuss with your Course Coordinator or contact the Student Advice team for assistance.

Where to submit and collect work

Students will be expected to submit their assessment via the online assessment system in the Learn class site by 5.00pm on or before the due date.  The lecturer may also ask students to submit assessment work through the software Turnitin, to check for plagiarism. If this option is available students will submit work through Turnitin and obtain a report, after submitting assignments for marking via the Learn site. It is the responsibility of the students to check their Internet access and ability to submit their work via the online system.  Any technical difficulties should be notified well in advance of the due date so that assistance can be provided or alternative arrangements can be negotiated.

For ICT help call our free call number 0508 UC IT HELP (0508 824 843) or on 03 369 5000.  Monday to  Friday, 8am to 5pm (excluding public and university holidays).

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $785.00

International fee $3,500.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

Limited Entry Course

Maximum enrolment is 70

For further information see School of Teacher Education .

All TECP318 Occurrences

  • TECP318-21S2 (C) Semester Two 2021
  • TECP318-21S2 (D) Semester Two 2021 (Distance)