EDF4085 Primary professional experience 4C
Faculty of Education
EDF4085 Primary professional experience 4C is a level 4, 0-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Clayton and Peninsula. It needs EDF4081, EDF3087, EDF3081, EDF1082 and EDF2081 and unlocks 1 unit, leading on to 3 units in all.
- Credit points
- 0
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Clayton, Peninsula
- Assessment
- No exam
- 1 task
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before EDF4085
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
After EDF4085
1 unit list EDF4085 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Corequisite
Must be enrolled in a course owned by the Faculty of Education
Overview
This unit monitors primary professional experience in the Bachelor of Education (Honours). You will complete the required number of days and the activities specified in the professional experience expectations document. Your learning will be supported by relevant staff in the Faculty of Education, and by teacher mentors in the education setting in which you are placed.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | Immers blk |
| Second semester | Peninsula | Immers blk |
Assessment
- Professional experienceWork integratedCompetency hurdle-
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
complete the required number of days of professional experience and activities specified in the professional experience expectations document
- 2
document your professional learning through your Reflection Journal, lesson plans and relevant resources
- 3
achieve a satisfactory level of progress in your development as a teacher in line with the activities specified in the professional experience expectations document and the professional experience report.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachProfessional placement
As a pre-service teacher, it is your professional responsibility to familiarise yourself with various professional codes and standards. These include, but are not limited to, the Victorian Teaching Profession's Code of Conduct, the Victorian Teaching Profession's Code of Ethics, Victorian Child Safe Standards, Australian Professional Standards for Teaching (APSTs) and others relevant to your placement setting.
To prepare effectively for your professional experience, you are required to attend professional experience pre-placement workshop(s) and review all relevant information and resources provided on your Moodle site before beginning your placement.
Your attendance and engagement with the pre-placement workshops will be recorded through Moodle task completion and must be completed two weeks prior to placement. Additionally, to graduate from your course, you must successfully complete all required professional experience days and other documentation as outlined in the professional experience expectations document.
You will be provided with the opportunity to integrate theory and practice through practical experience while in a supportive environment.
Learning resources
Recommended resources
Please visit the unit Moodle site for further information.
Where it fits
EDF4085 is part of 1 area of study in the 2026 handbook.
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF4085?
You need EDF4081, EDF3087, EDF3081, EDF1082 and EDF2081 before you enrol; and EDF4068 before or alongside it. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after EDF4085?
EDF4085 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including EDF4068. Those lead on to 3 units in all.
When is EDF4085 offered?
In 2026, EDF4085 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton and Peninsula.
Does EDF4085 have an exam?
No. EDF4085 has 1 assessment task and no exam.
Which majors and minors include EDF4085?
EDF4085 is part of Primary education.