EDF2063 Planning for teaching and learning
Faculty of Education
EDF2063 Planning for teaching and learning is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Clayton and Peninsula. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Clayton, Peninsula
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before EDF2063
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After EDF2063
No unit lists EDF2063 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Must be enrolled in one of:
D3001 Bachelor of Education (Hons)
D3002 Bachelor of Education (Hons) and Bachelor of Arts
D3004 Bachelor of Education (Hons) and Bachelor of Music
D3005 Bachelor of Education (Hons) and Bachelor of Science
D3006 Bachelor of Education (Hons) and Bachelor of Fine Art
D3007 Bachelor of Education (Hons) and Bachelor of Business
Overview
This unit is designed to develop and enhance your teaching practice. With its focus on the art of planning effective, learner centred teaching and learning experiences, the unit makes connections to key elements of curriculum documents and provides opportunities to design, deliver and refine teaching plans in response to feedback. Central to this is the exploration of the various dimensions of the teaching and learning cycle including - setting learning goals, making content choices, scaffolding and sequencing learning episodes, engaging learners to maximize learning opportunities and assessing learning. You will also explore how effective, collaborative planning can facilitate the creation of productive, inclusive and supportive learning environments.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus, block |
| First semester | Peninsula | On campus, block |
Assessment
- Learning plan development, delivery and evaluation (2000 words equivalent)Written50%
- Planning by design (2000 words equivalent)Written50%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
explain the importance and role of planning for teaching and learning
- 2
develop a clear understanding of the role of curriculum frameworks in teaching and learning
- 3
apply principles of effective planning in order to design effective learning programs that maximise learner's opportunities and progression
- 4
demonstrate connections between assessment, reporting and planning for learning
- 5
demonstrate capacity to work collaboratively and independently as an adaptable and responsible professional practitioner
- 6
critically reflect upon and evaluate the effectiveness of implemented plans and utilise informed approaches to refine and improve planning for learning
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials16 hours
- Lectures8 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per teaching period comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study.
Usually, you can expect to engage with:
• 24 hours* of scheduled learning delivered on campus via weekly/regular directed learning activities; and
• the remaining hours to be allocated towards self-directed/independent study
Scheduled learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
*Subject to variation due to professional experience requirements
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
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Sun Yee Yip
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Sun Yee Yip
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF2063?
EDF2063 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is EDF2063 offered?
In 2026, EDF2063 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton and Peninsula.
How much work is EDF2063?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF2063 have an exam?
No. EDF2063 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.