EDF4079 Leading science learning
Faculty of Education
EDF4079 Leading science learning is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Peninsula. It needs EDF2068 and EDF3069.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- 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 EDF4079
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After EDF4079
No unit lists EDF4079 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 expand your thinking about key aspects of the work of a science leader within an education setting. The learning experiences are designed to enable you to draw together: the work you have completed in your science education studies to date; the insights of professionals working in the roles of a school based science leader; and, the expertise of others working outside formal education settings. Key areas of learning include familiarisation with relevant government policies and initiatives in science education, the role of a school based science leader, planning and leading professional learning, exploring the impact of cultural identity in science education, engaging school communities and building mutually beneficial partnerships to enhance science education.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Peninsula | Flx blk |
Assessment
- Developing a multimedia presentation on quality science education (2000 words or equivalent)Presentation50%
- Developing an action plan (2000 words or 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
demonstrate a depth of knowledge and understanding about the relationship of key conditions that support quality science education
- 2
demonstrate knowledge and understanding of research into how students learn science and use this knowledge to articulate preferred pedagogical approaches to science education
- 3
identify and plan professional learning
- 4
demonstrate knowledge of strategies that can be used to lead, promote, enhance and sustain quality school-based science teaching and learning.
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
EDF4079 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Connie Cirkony
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Connie Cirkony
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF4079?
You need EDF2068 and EDF3069 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is EDF4079 offered?
In 2026, EDF4079 runs in Semester 2 at Peninsula.
How much work is EDF4079?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF4079 have an exam?
No. EDF4079 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include EDF4079?
EDF4079 is part of Early childhood and primary education; and Primary education.