EDF4120 Learning at the heart of teaching
Faculty of Education
EDF4120 Learning at the heart of teaching is a level 4, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 at Clayton and Peninsula. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1
- Clayton, Peninsula
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
The 2027 handbook has no page for EDF4120. This is its 2020 entry, the latest one.
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Overview
This unit places the learner at the heart of teaching and examines the complex process through which learning develops. You will gain a strong understanding of how learning occurs by examining research into effective learning models. Reflecting on personal learning experiences, both past and present, is a powerful way for individuals to examine learning; it demonstrates how cultural and socio-economic contexts influence learning. This includes consideration of the benefits and limitations of employing digital technologies as a means to engage learners and address the challenges of achieving student-centred participation and inclusion. You will consider approaches to measure and evaluate learning and appreciate how a focus on learning will prepare you as a stronger and more responsive teacher.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| First semester | Peninsula | Online |
| First semester | Peninsula | On campus |
| First semester (Fully flex) | Clayton | Flexible |
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Understand and engage with research into, and theories of, effective learning models
- 2
Demonstrate how responsive relationships and pedagogical practices position the learner at the heart of teaching
- 3
Identify approaches to measure and evaluate learning which align with learner-centredness and construct assessment as part of learning
- 4
Evaluate the integration of information and communication technologies to enhance learning
- 5
Demonstrate advanced capacity as reflective learners and professionals who can draw on personal experiences of learning to identify key influences on learning
- 6
Demonstrate practices to extend professional understanding through reflective and scholarly inquiry
- 7
Develop a personal and professional philosophy around learning.
Workload and teaching
Minimum total expected workload equals 144 hours per semester comprising:
(a.) Contact hours for on-campus students:
- equivalent to 24 hours engagement in online, face-to-face or blended platforms
(b.) Contact hours for off-campus students:
- equivalent to 24 hours engagement in online or blended platforms
(c.) Additional requirements (all students)
- independent study to make up the minimum required hours per semester
Where it fits
EDF4120 is part of 5 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.
- EARLYPRI02Part A. Orientation studiesEarly years and primary educationNo reviews yet
- EARLYYRS02Part A. Orientation studiesEarly years educationNo reviews yet
- PRISEC02Part A. Orientation studiesPrimary and secondary educationNo reviews yet
- PRIMEDU02Part A. Orientation studiesPrimary educationNo reviews yet
- SECONDRY02Part A. Orientation studiesSecondary educationNo reviews yet
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Tim Fish
- Dr Richard O'Donovan
- Dr Hilary Monk
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Hilary Monk
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF4120?
EDF4120 has no prerequisites.
When is EDF4120 offered?
In 2020, EDF4120 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton and Peninsula, with an online option.
How much work is EDF4120?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Which majors and minors include EDF4120?
EDF4120 is part of Early years and primary education; Early years education; Primary and secondary education; Primary education; and Secondary education.
More details
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 4
- Study level
- Postgraduate
- Faculty
- Faculty of Education
- Type
- Coursework
- EFTSL
- 0.125
- Student contribution
- SCA Band 1
- Study abroad
- Not available
- Handbook years
- 2020