EDF2064 Assessing teaching and learning
Faculty of Education
EDF2064 Assessing teaching and learning is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2024 in Semester 2 at Clayton and Peninsula. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2024
- Semester 2
- Clayton, Peninsula
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before EDF2064
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After EDF2064
No unit lists EDF2064 as a prerequisite in the 2024 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 assessment to support effective learner centered teaching, the unit begins by demonstrating effective approaches to assessment and ends with opportunities to enact approaches to assessment that impact student learning and or effective teaching. Central to this unit, is the exploration of: the various dimensions of and approaches to formal and informal assessment and how data is gathered, evaluated, moderated and deployed to support learning and; how resources can be used to support assessment approaches, communication and reporting with a focus on learners and learning. The unit models effective approaches to assessment, informed by research, and provides opportunities for learners to practice the enactment of effective assessment strategies.
Offerings in 2024
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus, block |
| Second semester | Peninsula | On campus, block |
Assessment
- Case study (1600 words or equivalent)40%
- Interpreting assessment data for feedback, reporting and teaching (2400 words or equivalent)60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
identify and critically review a range of assessment practices to determine their fit for purpose and alignment with curriculum and pedagogy
- 2
effectively select a range of assessment practices and reporting strategies to inform planning, support teaching and learning, evaluate progress, empower learners, provide effective feedback, benchmark and suggest ways to improve practice
- 3
draw on a range of resources (including effective use of ICT) to support well developed assessment practices, communicate outcomes effectively and adjust practice accordingly
- 4
use assessment data to inform teaching and improve learning outcomes
- 5
work effectively in small groups to analyse multiple sources of student data, moderate assessments, suggest ways to improve teacher practice and evaluate the impact of teaching on learning.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures8 hours
- Tutorials16 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
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.
Where it fits
EDF2064 is part of 7 areas of study in the 2024 handbook.
- EARCHPRI02Part A. Education studiesEarly childhood and primary educationNo reviews yet
- PRISEC05Part A. Education studiesPrimary and secondary educationNo reviews yet
- PRISECHP03Part A. Education studiesPrimary and secondary health and physical educationNo reviews yet
- PRISECIE02Part A. Education studiesPrimary and secondary inclusive and special educationNo reviews yet
- PRIMARY04Part A. Education studiesPrimary educationNo reviews yet
- SECONDRY01Part A. Education studiesSecondary educationNo reviews yet
- SCNDRYHP01Part A. Education studiesSecondary health and physical educationNo reviews yet
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Ilana Rosenbluh
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Ilana Rosenbluh
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF2064?
EDF2064 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is EDF2064 offered?
In 2024, EDF2064 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton and Peninsula.
How much work is EDF2064?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF2064 have an exam?
No. EDF2064 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include EDF2064?
EDF2064 is part of Early childhood and primary education; Primary and secondary education; Primary and secondary health and physical education; Primary and secondary inclusive and special education; and Primary education, and 2 other areas of study.