EDF5141 Health education in the secondary years A
Faculty of Education
EDF5141 Health education in the secondary years A is a level 5, 6-credit-point, undergraduate and postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before EDF5141
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After EDF5141
1 unit list EDF5141 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisites
- Enrolment in D3001 BEd(Hons), D3002 to D3007 BEd(Hons)(Secondary doubles), D6001 MTeach
- Not available to students enrolled in D30017 BEd(Hons) in Secondary health and physical education
- Minor covering health, human development, family and nutrition
Overview
This unit enables you to build strong historical, theoretical, curriculum and pedagogical foundations in the field of school-based health education. Through an examination of national and international education and health policies and relevant research literature, you will critically analyse how curriculum and pedagogical imperatives are both forged and enacted in diverse educational and professional contexts. Working collaboratively and independently, you will review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise your knowledge and skills as you work towards advancing your capacities in this field.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus, block |
Assessment
- Foundations of health education curriculum review (2000 words or equivalent)Written50%
- Health education curriculum development project (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 the historical, philosophical, curriculum and pedagogical foundations of health education
- 2
demonstrate and apply knowledge and understanding to curriculum and lesson planning
- 3
plan and adjust as appropriate a variety of teaching strategies and practices that meet the needs of a diverse range of student learners, in a variety of settings and curriculum contexts
- 4
critically evaluate different health education programs and models that seek to influence young people's health
- 5
engage in critical explorations into health education practices and policies and apply this knowledge through various forms of research and curriculum development.
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
Scheduled learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
*Subject to variation due to professional experience requirements
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 Deana Leahy
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF5141?
EDF5141 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after EDF5141?
EDF5141 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including EDF5142.
When is EDF5141 offered?
In 2027, EDF5141 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is EDF5141?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF5141 have an exam?
No. EDF5141 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.