UnitLevel 1Undergraduate

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 2022 in Semester 1 at Clayton and Peninsula. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2022
Semester 1
Clayton, Peninsula
Assessment
No exam
2 tasks
Workload
144 hours
per semester

This is the 2022 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Before EDF1010

No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.

After EDF1010

No unit lists EDF1010 as a prerequisite in the 2022 handbook.

Enrolment rules

Corequisite

Enrolment in D0001 Monash Access Program, D0501 Diploma of Higher Education, or D0502 Diploma of Tertiary Studies.

Overview

This unit introduces you to the requirements of university study. It provides you 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. You 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 2022

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterClaytonOn campus
First semesterPeninsulaOn campus
Trimester 2ClaytonOn campus

Assessment

  • Research and reflection (1600 words or equivalent)
    40%
  • Referenced essay (2400 words or equivalent)
    60%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    understand the principles and expectations of university scholarship

  2. 2

    employ relevant theoretical and practical knowledge in a range of skills central to university learning, including critical reading and writing

  3. 3

    exercise the skills necessary to maximise their learning from lectures, tutorials and teaching materials

  4. 4

    produce essays and reports that present a critical argument and adhere to the conventions of academic presentation.

Workload and teaching

  • Teaching approachActive learning

You can expect to undertake a minimum total workload of 144 hours per teaching period which may include:

  • on average 24 contact hours of scheduled activities which may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement; and
  • 120 hours of self-directed/independent study to make up the minimum required hours

For the unit teaching schedule, please visit the timetable.

You will be provided with the opportunity to engage with relevant literature and resources. Further, you will be encouraged to deepen your understanding of topic areas through collegial discussion and debate, and by participating in activities designed to extend your understanding.

Learning resources

Recommended resources

Please visit the unit Moodle site for further information.

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Dr Kristin Reimer
Dr Tim Fish
Chief Examiners
Dr Kristin Reimer

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for EDF1010?

EDF1010 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

When is EDF1010 offered?

In 2022, 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.

Does EDF1010 have an exam?

No. EDF1010 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
1
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Education
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 1
Study abroad
Not available