UnitLevel 4Undergraduate

EDF4019 Leading positive learning environments

Faculty of Education

EDF4019 Leading positive learning environments is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2023 in Semester 1 at Peninsula. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2023
Semester 1
Peninsula
Assessment
No exam
2 tasks
Workload
144 hours
per semester

This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Overview

This unit focuses on establishing learning environments that scaffold positive student learning behaviours. You will explore a range of teaching strategies, models and theories that will enable you to understand the reasons for different types of student behaviours including reclusive, refusal, aggressive, acquiescent and engaged. You will be provided with practical examples and scenarios that frame ways to build positive, inclusive and democratic learning environments in both physical and virtual spaces. In this unit you will explore, design and prepare teaching resources and plans that enhance learning opportunities regardless of the location or medium of the teaching. You will consider how to respond to diverse behaviours in ways that prioritise learning and ongoing teacher-student relationships. You will be supported to consider your role in student behaviour and the skills you need as a teacher to foster and maintain a positive learning environment.

Offerings in 2023

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterPeninsulaOn campus

Assessment

  • Response to a classroom scenario (1600 words or equivalent)
    40%
  • Planning for managing learners and learning environments (2400 words or equivalent)
    60%

Learning outcomes

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

  1. 1

    demonstrate enhanced professional knowledge to create and maintain supportive, inclusive and safe learning and teaching practices that translate to online and face to face learning environments

  2. 2

    implement an effective teaching plan which frames the learning environment and applies appropriate theory-informed learning strategies and resources

  3. 3

    apply a range of strategies (including communication) that establish and maintain quality and supportive learning environments for all learners

  4. 4

    identify and embed positive behaviours strategies in lessons, units and term planners, that support ongoing, inclusive and safe learning environments

Workload and teaching

  • Lectures6 hours
  • Tutorials18 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.

Where it fits

EDF4019 is part of 1 area of study in the 2023 handbook.

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Dr Helen Grimmett
Chief Examiners
Dr Helen Grimmett

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for EDF4019?

EDF4019 has no prerequisites.

When is EDF4019 offered?

In 2023, EDF4019 runs in Semester 1 at Peninsula.

How much work is EDF4019?

The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

Does EDF4019 have an exam?

No. EDF4019 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.

Which majors and minors include EDF4019?

EDF4019 is part of Primary education.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
4
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Education
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 1
Study abroad
Not available
Handbook years
20232024202520262027