Honours Research Methodology: Methods and Ethics

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your study is delivered on campus and/or online
On campus, 100% online
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Area/Catalogue
EDUC 4035
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Course ID
206218
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Campus
Magill, Mawson Lakes, Whyalla, Mt Gambier, Online
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Education
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Marnie Best
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Course level
4
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

This course will allow preservice teachers to review methodologies, then identify and consider their strengths, limitations and ethical implications of methodologies, the associated methods and analytical techniques, reflecting on the connections between educational research, data, and practice. Preservice teachers will learn about a range of methodologies and methods commonly used within educational research. They will consider the strengths, limitations and ethical implications of these methodologies and related methods for teaching practice. Through the use of methodologies, methods and analytical techniques, preservice teachers will reflect on and make connections between educational research, data and practice.
Preservice teachers will critically consider multiple forms of data, including assessment data, that are generated within education sites. There will be a focus on ethical approaches and responsibilities for educational research. Preservice teachers will apply their extended knowledge of methodologies, methods, analytical techniques and ethics to a theme or problem within an education context.

Course learning outcomes

  • Review and appraise the strengths and limitations of a range of research methodologies commonly used within education research and reflective practice
  • Develop a plan for data collection that is manageable within the timeframe for implementation
  • Reflect on the ethical implications and responsibilities involved in education research
  • Apply and evaluate the use of methodologies and methods in an educational scenario

Availability

Census date Icon
Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Magill

Class number
Class number 23655
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
2 Mar - 6 Apr Monday 12:10pm - 3pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-07
27 Apr - 1 Jun Monday 12:10pm - 3pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-07
Class number
Class number 23656
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Mar - 7 Apr Tuesday 11:10am - 2pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-07
28 Apr - 2 Jun Tuesday 11:10am - 2pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-07
Class number
Class number 23657
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
2 Mar - 6 Apr Monday 3:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-07
27 Apr - 1 Jun Monday 3:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-07
Class number
Class number 23658
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Mar - 10 Apr Friday 12:10pm - 3pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-08
1 May - 5 Jun Friday 12:10pm - 3pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-08
Class number
Class number 20609
Section
Section TU05
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Mar - 8 Apr Wednesday 2:10pm - 5pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-12
29 Apr - 3 Jun Wednesday 2:10pm - 5pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-12
Class number
Class number 20610
Section
Section TU06
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Mar - 10 Apr Friday 2:10pm - 5pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-09
1 May - 5 Jun Friday 2:10pm - 5pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-09
Class number
Class number 20611
Section
Section TU07
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Mar - 8 Apr Wednesday 9:10am - 12pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-07
29 Apr - 3 Jun Wednesday 9:10am - 12pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-07
Class number
Class number 20612
Section
Section TU08
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Mar - 8 Apr Wednesday 3:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-10
29 Apr - 3 Jun Wednesday 3:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-10

Mawson Lakes

Class number
Class number 23659
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Mar - 8 Apr Wednesday 3:10pm - 6pm Mawson Lakes Sir Eric Neal Library, C1-39
29 Apr - 3 Jun Wednesday 3:10pm - 6pm Mawson Lakes Sir Eric Neal Library, C1-39
Class number
Class number 23660
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Mar - 7 Apr Tuesday 3:10pm - 6pm Mawson Lakes Building P, P2-41
28 Apr - 2 Jun Tuesday 3:10pm - 6pm Mawson Lakes Building P, P2-41
Class number
Class number 23661
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Mar - 9 Apr Thursday 3:10pm - 6pm Mawson Lakes Sir Eric Neal Library, C1-36
30 Apr - 4 Jun Thursday 3:10pm - 6pm Mawson Lakes Sir Eric Neal Library, C1-36
Class number
Class number 23662
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Mar - 10 Apr Friday 1:10pm - 4pm Mawson Lakes The Mawson Centre, MC1-21
1 May - 5 Jun Friday 1:10pm - 4pm Mawson Lakes The Mawson Centre, MC1-21
Class number
Class number 20613
Section
Section TU05
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Mar - 7 Apr Tuesday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Sir Eric Neal Library, C1-39
28 Apr - 2 Jun Tuesday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Sir Eric Neal Library, C1-39
Class number
Class number 20614
Section
Section TU06
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Mar - 9 Apr Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Sir Eric Neal Library, C1-39
30 Apr - 4 Jun Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Sir Eric Neal Library, C1-39
Class number
Class number 20615
Section
Section TU07
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Mar - 7 Apr Tuesday 2:10pm - 5pm Mawson Lakes Sir Eric Neal Library, C1-39
28 Apr - 2 Jun Tuesday 2:10pm - 5pm Mawson Lakes Sir Eric Neal Library, C1-39
Class number
Class number 20616
Section
Section TU08
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Mar - 9 Apr Thursday 12:10pm - 3pm Mawson Lakes Sir Eric Neal Library, C1-39
30 Apr - 4 Jun Thursday 12:10pm - 3pm Mawson Lakes Sir Eric Neal Library, C1-39

Whyalla

Class number
Class number 23663
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Mar - 7 Apr Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Whyalla Building U, U1-09
28 Apr - 2 Jun Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Whyalla Building U, U1-09

Mt Gambier

Class number
Class number 23664
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Mar - 7 Apr Tuesday 12:10pm - 3pm Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-32A
28 Apr - 2 Jun Tuesday 12:10pm - 3pm Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-32A

Online

Class number
Class number 20251
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed EDUC4239 Honours Research Methodology - Methods and Ethics at the University of South Australia

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