11/12 Extended Investigation Excursion

VCE Extended Investigation is a subject where students are able to set their own course to research within their own field of interest. 

It allows students freedom and independence in their learning while at the same time preparing them for the rigours of university life beyond secondary school. In March, both Year 11 and Year 12 Extended Investigation students spent a day in the city to participate in a range of experiences. 

Based at the Kathleen Syme Library in Carlton, students first viewed the VCE Season of Excellence Extended Investigation Top Talks event, listening to four of the top performers from across the state share with the audience about their research in 2020, with topics varying from physics, to attitudes toward vaccines in rural communities, to representation of gender within film. 

Students then met with VUSC alumni Steven Ho (class of 2018) on campus at the University of Melbourne where Steven is currently studying his Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Literature and History. Steven shared about his experiences transitioning from VCE into university life. 

Following this, students then met with Caleb Tong who works for the University of Melbourne, who provided our students with advice regarding life in first year uni, and answered students’ questions. In the afternoon, students were fortunate to participate in a workshop with Professor Sue Martin from La Trobe university, who has considerable experience over many years overseeing Ph.D students in their research topics. 

Professor Martin shared about her experiences as a researcher and as a research supervisor. She then listened to the research questions of all students in the room and spent time providing advice through a Q & A session. Overall, the day provided students with many opportunities to think about how to direct their own research as well as their life in tertiary education in the years to come. 

Mr Troy

Extended Investigation Teacher