Educational Inquiry and Research: Evidence for Policies and Practices (EDUC7211)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2018
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
School
Education School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Internal
Class hours
2 Contact hours
Restricted
This course is restricted to Graduate Certificate and Master of Educational Studies #16, #24, and #32 students only.
Assessment methods
Two written assignments and one tutorial exercise / discussion board posting.
Course enquiries
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | External | External | Course Profile |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
This course critically examines the current importance of evidence for informing education policies and practices. Consideration is given to what constitutes evidence. Contemporary examples are critically examined, for example, the widespread use of testing data and comparative performance data within and across countries. The collection of and deployment of evidence to argue for change is considered by examining the complementary and conflicting interests of practitioners, scholars and decision makers. In particular the role of professional practitioners in generating evidence is considered in the context of the theory-practice relationship. Particular approaches to practitioner research, including action research and design research, are examined. This course may not be offered internally if the enrolment is less than 10 students.
