EDF1062 Approaches to teaching and learning
Faculty of Education
EDF1062 Approaches to teaching and learning is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2020 in Semester 2 at Clayton and Peninsula. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 2
- Clayton, Peninsula
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2025 entry.
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Requisites
Before EDF1062
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After EDF1062
No unit lists EDF1062 as a prerequisite in the 2020 handbook.
Overview
The unit focuses on the practice and enactment of pedagogical strategies that lead to effective outcomes for learners. You will examine exploratory pedagogies through to direct instruction to develop a set of defining characteristics for a range of teaching approaches. In addition, the theory and research underpinning approaches to teaching and learning is explored as justifications for teaching approaches are developed. You will plan for, practice and critique pedagogical strategies, such as explicit teaching, collaborative learning and metacognitive approaches. Approaches and techniques to positively and effectively manage teaching and learning contexts will also be explored. The unit itself models different pedagogical approaches and draws on a range of case-study and scenario-based examples that demonstrate effective approaches to teaching and learning.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Peninsula | On campus |
Assessment
- Case study response (1600 words or equivalent)40%
- Small group teaching and learning (2400 words or equivalent)60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
demonstrate knowledge of a variety of teaching approaches and resources to accommodate a range of abilities and interests
- 2
practice and apply effective goal setting, worked examples, collaborative learning, questioning, feedback and metacognitive approaches to teaching and learning
- 3
utilise research-informed evidence base to critique or justify a range of teaching and learning approaches within scenarios/case studies or role-playing
- 4
plan and deliver an effective whole group teaching and learning episode, demonstrating a rationale and effective application of core pedagogical approaches
- 5
illustrate emerging approaches and techniques to positively and effectively manage teaching and learning contexts (i.e. teacher presence, learner management, resource management, discourse practices)
- 6
demonstrate understanding of a range of communication skills required in educational and professional settings.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures12 hours
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
You can expect to undertake a minimum total workload of 144 hours which includes:
- 24 contact hours comprising of lectures, workshops, tutorials and online activities/engagement; and
- 120 hours of self-directed/independent study.
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
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Where it fits
EDF1062 is part of 7 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.
- EARLYPRI01Part A. Education studiesEarly childhood and primary educationNo reviews yet
- PRISEC01Part A. Education studiesPrimary and secondary educationNo reviews yet
- PRISECHP01Part A. Education studiesPrimary and secondary health and physical educationNo reviews yet
- PRISECIE01Part A. Education studiesPrimary and secondary inclusive educationNo reviews yet
- PRIMARY01Part A. Education studiesPrimary educationNo reviews yet
- SECONDRY01Part A. Education studiesSecondary educationNo reviews yet
- SCNDRYHP01Part A. Education studiesSecondary health and physical educationNo reviews yet
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Maria Gindidis
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Maria Gindidis
- Dr Sarika Kewalramani
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF1062?
EDF1062 has no prerequisites.
When is EDF1062 offered?
In 2020, EDF1062 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton and Peninsula.
How much work is EDF1062?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF1062 have an exam?
No. EDF1062 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include EDF1062?
EDF1062 is part of Early childhood and primary education; Primary and secondary education; Primary and secondary health and physical education; Primary and secondary inclusive education; and Primary education, and 2 other areas of study.