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James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2020

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ED4991 - Independent Study 1

Credit points:03
Year:2020
Student Contribution Band:Band 1
Administered by:College of Arts, Society & Education

Available to Bachelor of Education (Professional Development) students approved by the Course Coordinator.

Subject Description

    An individual subject which allows for independent work in an area of education of the students own choosing, subject to staff expertise. In consultation with a nominated supervisor of Education a program of reading and guided study relating to a specialised area is designed to cater for the individual student's needs. Students are advised that individual study should normally be undertaken only upon successful completion of two other elective studies within the Bachelor of Education course.

Learning Outcomes

  • to show the capacity to examine an important educational issue independently

Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.

Special Assessment Requirements

To be negotiated with student.

Availabilities

Study Period 1, External

Census date:Thursday, 26 Mar 2020
Study Period Dates:Monday, 24 Feb 2020 to Friday, 19 Jun 2020
Lecturer(s):
DR Satine Winter
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 39 Hours - Other - Online engagement
Method of delivery:WWW - LearnJCU

Study Period 2, External

Census date:Thursday, 27 Aug 2020
Study Period Dates:Monday, 27 Jul 2020 to Friday, 20 Nov 2020
Staff:No staff allocated; see "This Subject In Other Years".
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 39 Hours - Other - Online engagement
Method of delivery:WWW - LearnJCU