EDF5131 Economics education in the secondary years A
Faculty of Education
EDF5131 Economics education in the secondary years A is a level 5, 6-credit-point, undergraduate and postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before EDF5131
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After EDF5131
1 unit list EDF5131 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: Minor in economics
Corequisite: Enrolment in D3001 BEd(Hons), D3002 to D3009 BEd(Hons)(Secondary doubles), D6001 MTeach
Prohibition: EDF4853
Overview
This unit enables you to build a strong foundation for your career-long professional learning as a teacher of economics, consumer and financial literacies, enterprise, commerce and business related education in secondary schools. You will develop an understanding of key theoretical and pedagogical perspectives and issues in the teaching of economics and related curriculum. Through an examination of a range of curricula drawn from state (e.g. VCE economics), national (e.g. Australian Curriculum: economics and business) and international contexts (e.g. IB economics), you will be familiarised with current developments in the theory, research and practice of economics 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 their 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 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| First semester (Fully flex) | Clayton | Flexible |
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Research and critically reflect on the debates about the role and importance of economics education in the secondary school curriculum in order to develop understandings related to your beliefs and your identity in regard to the subject of economics and your teaching of this subject
- 2
Demonstrate knowledge of relevant discipline areas associated with the teaching and learning of economics and related subjects across Years 7 to 12
- 3
Research, select and evaluate appropriate economics and associated studies teaching and learning resources
- 4
Set clear, challenging and achievable goals for students in their learning of economics and associated studies
- 5
Design innovative teaching and learning procedures to engage and motivate students which respond to the diverse abilities and interests of all learners
- 6
Demonstrate a capacity to draw on a range of teaching approaches, including the use of information and communication technologies, in ways that align with pedagogical intentions
- 7
Critically evaluate your practicum experiences of teaching economics and related studies in schools and other settings.
Workload and teaching
Minimum total expected workload equals 144 hours per semester comprising:
(a.) Contact hours for on-campus students:
- 2-3 contact hours per week
(b.) Additional requirements:
- independent study to make up the minimum required hours per week
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Ben Faigen
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Ben Faigen
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF5131?
EDF5131 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after EDF5131?
EDF5131 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including EDF5132.
When is EDF5131 offered?
In 2020, EDF5131 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is EDF5131?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.