EDF1010 Learning in a university context
Faculty of Education
EDF1010 Learning in a university context is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 at Clayton and Peninsula. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1
- Clayton, Peninsula
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Overview
This unit introduces students to the requirements of university study. It provides students with a range of specific capabilities that are essential for engaged and successful undergraduate study. The unit content is arranged around the relationships between the learner, the university's requirements and the expectations of students. Students are introduced to the rigours of university learning and the ranges of scholarly traditions and practices. Emphasis is given to the importance of independent learning in university studies.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| First semester | Peninsula | On campus |
| Term 3 | Clayton | On campus |
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Understand the principles and expectations of university scholarship
- 2
Employ relevant theoretical and practical knowledge in a range of skills central to university learning, including critical reading and writing
- 3
Exercise the skills necessary to maximise their learning from lectures, tutorials and teaching materials
- 4
Produce essays and reports that present a critical argument and adhere to the conventions of academic presentation.
Workload and teaching
Minimum total expected workload equals 144 hours per semester comprising:
(a.) Contact hours for on-campus students:
- one 2-hour workshop per week
(b.) Additional requirements:
- independent study to make up the minimum required hours per week
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Tim Fish
- Dr Kristin Reimer
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Kristin Reimer
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF1010?
EDF1010 has no prerequisites.
When is EDF1010 offered?
In 2020, EDF1010 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton and Peninsula.
How much work is EDF1010?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.