The focus of this unit is on conducting practitioner research to investigate professional practice and workplace issues that impact on that practice. This unit will investigate the history, traditions and philosophy of a range of theories of practice, especially as they apply in educational research and the development of professional practice. Content includes: theories of practice; history; traditions; philosophy; methodologies; research; application of a range of practitioner research theories and methodologies to professional practice and applied study. This unit will enable graduate researchers to explore and reflect on a range of theories of practice and related methodologies in order to determine the most appropriate paradigms and approaches within which to plan their thesis research. This will also contribute to the generation of new knowledge.
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
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This unit is not compulsory for any specific course. Depending on the course you study, this unit may be taken as an elective.