Embedding Research Use in Educational Practice
Evidence-informed practice in education involves drawing on the use of quality research evidence and the professional expertise of teachers to inform, change and improve decision making and practice in schools. This course is for teachers, school leaders and educators who want to be supported through the process of using research to address a particular issue in their practice.
Through a 21-hour professional learning program over a suggested 12-month duration, consisting of workshops and self-guided modules, participants will undertake a project by applying research to a particular issue in their school or organisation.
The course materials include the QURE assessment tool to reflect upon research use; case studies from teachers who have implemented a research-informed change in their schools; and scaffolded guidance and support to address the practice problem using research.
The program was developed from the Monash Q Project, a five-year investigation in partnership with the Paul Ramsay Foundation to understand and improve the use of research in Australian schools.
Topics covered
Module 1: Identifying your project topic and scope
Module 2: Finding and selecting relevant research
Module 3: Developing an implementation plan
Module 4: Project implementation
Module 5: Supporting and embedding quality research use in context
Module 6: Project presentation, reflection and feedback
Each Module will consist of a variety of materials and activities, including:
- Workshops: provide an overview of the course and requirements; key knowledge and skills; guidance for the project; and opportunities for discussion, presentation and feedback
- QURE Assessment tool: this tool enables participants to assess their current research use capability and compare their development over time, and will be used at the beginning and end of the course
- Resources: videos and documents are provided to guide participants through how to find and select relevant research and develop a research-use culture in their school or organisation
- Case study examples: illustrations of practice are included as examples of research-use initiatives in schools
- Project guidance: clear and scaffolded guidance is provided to support participants through their projects
- Discussion forum: opportunities are given to connect and share learnings with fellow participants in the course
Duration
Online program: 21 hours (9 hours of workshops, 12 hours self-guided Modules)
Registration
This course is recommended for cohorts and school groups. Please contact us via the enquire online button to express an interest in this program and to request a quote for your organisation.
Prerequisites
The course is open to in-service teachers and school leaders from across Australia (e.g. instructional leaders, middle leaders, principals) from all school types, as well as system leaders.
Assessment
There is no assessment associated with this program.
Recognition
This course has been designed to meet the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers 1.2, 6.2 and 6.3 at the Highly Accomplished and Lead teacher Level.
Frequently Asked Questions
My organisation would like to pay for my registration in this course via tax invoice. How do I go about organising this?
Please email us at edu.pdp@monash.edu advising us that your organisation would like to pay for your registration via tax invoice. We will email you an application form to fill in, and you will need to complete this and return it back to us with a copy of a purchase order from your organisation for the course fees. We can then complete your enrolment and organise a tax invoice.
Are sessions recorded?
No, sessions are not recorded as they are live online classes.