Embedding Research Use in Educational Practice - PDD1086

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.

Who should attend

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.

What will you learn

  • 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

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.

Program structure

Online program: 21 hours (9 hours of workshops, 12 hours self-guided modules)

Dr Jo Gleeson

Research Fellow with the Q Project, Faculty of Education

Blake Cutler

Researcher and PhD Candidate in the School of Education, Culture and Society, Faculty of Education

Assessment

There is no assessment associated with this program.

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.