EDF4078 Leading mathematics learning
Faculty of Education
EDF4078 Leading mathematics learning is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2025 in Semester 2 at Clayton and Peninsula. It needs EDF3067 and EDF2066.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2025
- Semester 2
- Clayton, Peninsula
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before EDF4078
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After EDF4078
No unit lists EDF4078 as a prerequisite in the 2025 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisites
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 develops your leadership skills in the context of primary school mathematics education through developing knowledge of current research in a range of areas relevant to mathematics education and effective principles for facilitating collaborative planning and professional learning in a school context. The unit will encourage you to learn about research on different mindsets and to explore individual and community strategies for promoting children's motivation to learn mathematics. Issues and resources related to being in a mathematics education leadership role in schools (specialist, coach, coordinator, leading teacher etc.) will be explored. This unit will also build on learning from previous units to support the ongoing development of mathematical knowledge for teaching and an in-depth understanding of curriculum content and structure.
Offerings in 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | Flx blk |
| Second semester | Peninsula | Flx blk |
Assessment
- Preparing a professional reading for primary school teachers (2000 words or equivalent)Written50%
- Creating a professional learning session for primary school teachers (2000 words or equivalent)Artefact50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
review and critique perspectives on effective mathematics teaching and learning in research and professional literature, policies, and commentary
- 2
examine strategies for facilitating mathematics engagement for students, parents, and teachers in a school community
- 3
explore approaches for facilitating and leading collaborative mathematics planning and school-based professional learning
- 4
explore current issues in mathematics education (such as differentiation and assessment) and evidence-based strategies that address these.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 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
*Subject to variation due to professional experience requirements
Scheduled learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
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
EDF4078 is part of 5 areas of study in the 2025 handbook.
- EARCHPRI02Primary mathematics and numeracy specialist sequenceEarly childhood and primary educationNo reviews yet
- PRISEC05Primary mathematics and numeracy sequencePrimary and secondary educationNo reviews yet
- PRISECHP03Primary mathematics and numeracy sequencePrimary and secondary health and physical educationNo reviews yet
- PRISECIE02Primary mathematics and numeracy sequencePrimary and secondary inclusive and special educationNo reviews yet
- PRIMARY04Mathematics and numeracyPrimary educationNo reviews yet
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Sharyn Livy
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Sharyn Livy
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF4078?
You need EDF3067 and EDF2066 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is EDF4078 offered?
In 2025, EDF4078 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton and Peninsula.
How much work is EDF4078?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF4078 have an exam?
No. EDF4078 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include EDF4078?
EDF4078 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.