EDTAS1204 Applied Research and Reflective Practice in VET
The unit uses the `Boyer¿ framework of scholarship (Boyer, 1996), introducing theoretical, reflective and critical understandings of vocational education and training (VET) and VET practice, and developing research techniques. The Boyer framework of scholarship has four components: Discovery, Integration, Application and Teaching. The unit begins with the context of teaching in the VET field of practice, and the integration of pieces of scholarship and research in a field to develop new understanding. It then examines literature on VET teachers' development and practice, examining the use of new knowledge to improve professionalism and teaching. The unit ends with the `Discovery component¿: students undertake an original research project. Students undertake all stages of conceptualising, planning, implementing and writing up a small research project in VET or in students' industry or discipline area.
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).
2025 contribution amount* $578
2025 grandfathered contribution amount* $578
Grandfathered contribution amount - 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 Clinical Psychology & Professional Pathways 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.
