Unit of Study: EDPZ5001 - The Researching Professional
This core unit is designed for EdD candidates in the first stage of coursework to prepare them to situate themselves as researching professionals and at the same time enhance their own professional practice. Students will engage in a critical analysis of their own professional practice and the professional practice of others. Students should develop a critical understanding of what constitutes the professions and professional practice both as a theoretical construct and as situated work. The unit provides students with the opportunity to engage with the research literature and to establish how different researchers approach the study of professional practice. On completion of the unit students should be able to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the body of knowledge in their area/s of investigation and how this relates to the broader area of professionalism.
Unit coordinator: Dr Lesley Scanlon
Classes: seminars - first Thursday evening and then Saturdays (dates to be negotiated)
Assessment: 2 written assessments 3000wd each
Courses this subject is available in
This unit of study can be undertaken as a part of the following degree programs:
Doctor of Education
The Doctor of Education offers candidates the opportunity for advanced self-reflective research into the education profession and professional practice in education. The specific aim of the Doctor of Education is to develop research professionals, through completion of coursework and a research thesis.
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