Inquiry Project 1

Unit code:ECE4007Study level:Undergraduate

Credit points

12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)

Location

Footscray Nicholson
Online Real Time
VU Brisbane
VU Sydney

Prerequisites

ECE3007 - Practice in Partnership 4
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)

Overview

This unit equips students as practitioner researchers, and supports skills development for those who wish to advance in their interest as researchers. Students will familiarise themselves with methodological literature, explore current literature related to their chosen area of inquiry and experience for developing an inquiry project. They will develop a research proposal to conduct a project on a topic of their interest, connecting it with an aspect of leadership in the context of early childhood education.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

Analyse and critically reflect on contemporary perspectives, theories and different research methodologies related to early childhood education;
Critique and apply principles of ethical research;
Review contemporary literature to build on deeper knowledge in the area of their research and identify the gap;
Identify research question and appropriate methods for data collection and analysis; and
Design and justify a research project and proposal.