Teacher as Researcher | Federation University

EDECE4003 Teacher as Researcher

This unit is designed to introduce Pre-Service Teachers (PSTs) to the growing body of national and international research in the area of teaching in early childhood and primary education. PSTs will be informed about the need for PSTs to be capable practitioner researchers as part of their role as educators. PSTs will examine the implications of international and national research on educational contexts; and the processes of ethical research. PSTs will become familiar with a range of research methodologies and methods. PSTs will critique and reflect on research on early childhood and primary teaching practice with a focus on their own practice in teaching either Science or English. PSTs will explore how research informs policy, contemporary theory and practice through the review of current research and the various ways research is reported and disseminated.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).

2026 contribution amount* $592
2026 grandfathered contribution amount^ $592

^ If you are a continuing student who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.

* For Psychology and Social Work bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.

Domestic full fee–paying places

A domestic full fee–paying place is one that isn’t subsidised by the Australian Government. These places are offered to postgraduate students or those who are ineligible for a CSP. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees, which means individual unit fees vary according to the degree. To find out more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

International full fee–paying places

International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

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