EDF5121 Humanities: Accounting in secondary years A
Faculty of Education
EDF5121 Humanities: Accounting in secondary years A is a level 5, 6-credit-point, undergraduate and postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- 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 EDF5121
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After EDF5121
1 unit list EDF5121 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisites
- Enrolment in D3001 BEd(Hons), D3002 to D3007 BEd(Hons)(Secondary doubles), D6001 MTeach
- Minor in accounting
Overview
This unit enables you to build a strong foundation for your career-long professional learning as a teacher of secondary school accounting and related commerce studies. You will acquire a sound understanding of key theoretical and pedagogical perspectives and issues in the teaching of accounting and related curriculum. Through an examination of a range of curricula drawn from state, national and international contexts, you will be familiarised with current developments in the theory, research and practice of accounting education. You will work independently, collaboratively and interdependently to develop your capabilities in planning and implementing appropriate curriculum and pedagogy. You will learn how teachers plan for and undertake educational projects and research as part of your professional work. The unit reinforces a view of learning about teaching as an ongoing, collaborative process that is developed through critical reflection on experience.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus, block |
Assessment
- Research report (2000 words or equivalent)Written50%
- Lesson planning (2000 words or equivalent)Artefact50%
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 of relevant discipline areas associated with the teaching and learning of accounting and related subjects across Years 7 to 12
- 2
research, select and evaluate appropriate teaching and learning resources for accounting and related studies
- 3
set clear, challenging and achievable goals for students in their learning of accounting and associated studies
- 4
research and design innovative teaching and learning procedures to engage and motivate the diverse range of learners in every classroom
- 5
demonstrate a capacity to draw on a range of teaching approaches, including the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs), in ways that align with pedagogical intentions
- 6
employ accountable and theoretically grounded processes to monitor student learning and progress
- 7
critically evaluate practicum experiences of teaching accounting and related studies in schools and other settings.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials16 hours
- Lectures8 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.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Stephanie Wescott
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Stephanie Wescott
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF5121?
EDF5121 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after EDF5121?
EDF5121 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including EDF5122.
When is EDF5121 offered?
In 2026, EDF5121 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is EDF5121?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF5121 have an exam?
No. EDF5121 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.