成人大片

Dr Jenny Gray
Dr Suzanne Gardner 

On the successful completion of this course, the graduate should attain the cognitive skills to critically analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge and work cooperatively with mentors and will be able to:


1. Critically analyse/consolidate/synthesise knowledge
2. Assess and translate a body of knowledge of sufficent depth to commence practice
3. Apply research methodologies related to oral health 
4. Apply logical/critical/creative thinking to an area of Oral Health Therapy  practice
5. Work autonomously/collaboratively as professionals in developing research outputs
6. Demonstrate effective communication, ethical principles and social responsibility

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A variety of learning modes will be used in this course including:

• resource sessions
• small group/individual mentor meetings (SGDE)
• on-line learning
• Online resources
• written reports
• self directed research 
• oral presentations  

Contact Hours

40h/semester, consisting of:

4-5 class meetings (during preclinical academic weeks)

Small group meetings with mentors/supervisor (up to an hour each fortnight or as required)

Self-directed individual study (up to 3 hours allocated each week)

Topics Covered:

•   scientific methods and research questions
•   research/study design 
•   literature review and critical analysis
•   report writing
•   communicating research findings 

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The 成人大片 has committed to a pedagogical approach that incorporates several aspects of scholarship. A key component of the Beacon of Enlightenment strategic pedagogical approach is that all students commencing in 2014 will experience a "Small-Group Discovery Experience" (or SGDE for short) in at least one course in every year of their degree program.

The Core Concepts upon which the SGDE pedagogical approach is based include goals that students will discover (or rediscover) learning as Intellectual Challenge, and develop a Scholarship of Discovery to inspire them toward learning and lifelong learning

To accomplish this learning journey, students will develop research skills, and learning and teaching delivery modes used will require students to engage actively with their discipline content. This active learning process will engender a commitment to knowledge for its own sake, and consequently learning to follow an investigation, in a disciplined fashion, wherever it may lead.

You will undertake SDGE to explore a new or expanding area of practice in a related area of Oral Health. Working with an experienced academic, and chosen mentors you will have the opportunity to collaborate and receive guidance in developing a scientific journal article (or another negotiate research piece) which will be presented to the class.  

Research proposal & Learning Contract
Formative/Summative
Due mid Semester 1      10%
Learning outcomes 1-6

Progress report & Discussion of Objectives in Learning Contract 
Formative/Summative
Due end Semester 1      15%
Learning outcomes 1-6


Journal article and Reflection on achievement of objectives
Formative/Summative
Due end  Semester 2    50%
Learning outcomes 1-6


Presentation
Summative
Due during exam week Semester 2   25%
Learning outcomes 1-6

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Assignment 1 - Research Proposal  (including Learning Contract)
Weighting:      10%
Length:            1000 words approx

Research proposal would include:
·          title
·          introduction
·          review of the evidence base and background literature
·          aim of the project
·          contract table
·          rationale for the project - description andbackground to the selected issue and how it fits with the oral healththerapy 
·          a description of the tasks/activities/placements relatedto the project
·          key stakeholders who might be involved
·          clarification of the support requirements(including expertise, liaison with other staff)
·          timeline for tasks required
·          any potential ethical issues associated with yourproject
·          conclusion
·          reference list

 
Assignment 2 – Progress report
Weighting:      15%
Length:            2000 words approx

 Progress report would include:
·        Title
·        Introduction
·        Extended literature review: (10-15 articles: using the first literature review but adding additional information and critical analysis)
·        A review of each of the objectives and progress on work to be completed
·        SearchStrategy
·        Exclusion/InclusionCriteria
·        Timetable
·        Conclusion
·        Reference List
 

Assignment 3 - Final work report

Weighting:      50%
Length:            Approx.  5000 words(no more than 5500 words) (including an electronic copy of the journal article)

The Final work report includes:

2 parts: 
Part A - Journal article (option 1 and option 2)

Part B - Reflection on learning contract

Title:
Part A   Journal Article – option 1     Literature based research project

Introduction:
Aim:
Methods (search strategy):
Discussion: (20-30 articles: including and building on the first 2 iterations of the literature review)
Implications for practice
Implications for research
Conclusion
References


Part A   Journal Article – option 2     Experiment, survey or data analysis research project, 

Introduction:
Background: (Literature review)
Aim:
Material & Methods:
Results:
Discussion: (linking literature with your results and interpreting your results)
Implications for practice
Implications for research
Conclusion
References

***Other negotiated OHE projects may include the development of an Interactive Learning Module, or an educational resource to be used by allied health professionals  

 
Part B   Reflection on learning contract

Introduction:
General overview of project and reflection on learning and processes (refer MyUni for OHE aims and objectives as a guide)
For example:
Development of research skills, relevance of research to practice, development of critical thinking skills, team collaboration
Overview of each specific objective and reflection on learning and processes including a Reflective analysis: things that worked, things that didn’t work as well, or what could have been done differently
Conclusion
Appendices (where relevant)

 
Assignment 4 – Presentation
Weighting:      25%
Length:                        15 minutes + 5 minutes for questions 

Information on submission process and requirements will be available through MyUni

Each year we ask students to complete an assessment of their learning and teaching experience. Teaching staff reflect on the SELT, the outcomes achieved and processes implemented to identify necessary changes for future years. These are important tools in the
Dental School’s aim for excellence in teaching and learning.
The following changes have been made as a result of these processes:
•    Assessment tasks and schedule revised
•    electronic submission and marking
•    Designated scheduling of meetings