EDF4095 Science education
Faculty of Education
EDF4095 Science education is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Clayton and Peninsula. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Clayton, 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 EDF4095
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After EDF4095
No unit lists EDF4095 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prohibition
Corequisite
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 explores science within four broad frames: science as a way of thinking and acting; research about student learning in science; teaching as the transformation of knowing science; and the engagement of learners through engaging learning experiences. The unit is designed to support you to examine curriculum and develop comprehensive science teaching built around big ideas in science. The relationship between science, technology and society, science curriculum and the nature of science as a discipline will also be considered. You will build understanding of science learning and teaching through collaborative planning.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus, block |
| Second semester | Peninsula | On campus, block |
Assessment
- Reflective critique (2000 words or equivalent)Written50%
- Design and critique a science unit (2000 words or equivalent)Project50%
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 knowledge and understanding of research into how students learn science and the implications for science teaching
- 2
demonstrate knowledge and understanding of science concepts and the substance and structure of the content in primary science education
- 3
organise science content into an effective learning and teaching sequence
- 4
use effective teaching strategies and include a range of such strategies and resources in science education
- 5
engage with colleagues with the purpose to improve practice.
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
EDF4095 is part of 4 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
- PRISEC05Part C. Curriculum studiesPrimary and secondary educationNo reviews yet
- PRISECHP03Part C. Curriculum studiesPrimary and secondary health and physical educationNo reviews yet
- PRISECIE02Part C. Curriculum studiesPrimary and secondary inclusive and special educationNo reviews yet
- PRIMARY04Part C. Curriculum studiesPrimary educationNo reviews yet
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Jennifer Mansfield
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Jennifer Mansfield
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF4095?
EDF4095 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is EDF4095 offered?
In 2026, EDF4095 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton and Peninsula.
How much work is EDF4095?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF4095 have an exam?
No. EDF4095 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include EDF4095?
EDF4095 is part of Primary and secondary education; Primary and secondary health and physical education; Primary and secondary inclusive and special education; and Primary education.