EDF5142 Health education in the secondary years B
Faculty of Education
EDF5142 Health education in the secondary years B is a level 5, 6-credit-point, undergraduate and postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs EDF5141.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- 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 EDF5142
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After EDF5142
No unit lists EDF5142 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
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
Overview
This unit builds on EDF5141 Health education in the secondary years A. The unit extends your knowledge, understandings and skills in health education. You will draw on research literature to critically examine a range of contemporary curriculum and pedagogical innovations in health education, including the use of information and communication technology (ICT), health literacy, critical inquiry and social action projects. Through further examination of a range of national and international health and education policies you will be familiarised with current developments in theory and practice related to senior health education curriculums. Working collaboratively and independently, you will consolidate your content knowledge, develop subject matter and pedagogical content knowledge and skills enabling you to provide solutions to complex educational and curriculum problems in secondary schools.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus, block |
Assessment
- Health education research reflections blog (2000 words or equivalent)Written50%
- Health education research 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
develop, design, and plan learning sequences that are appropriate for senior health education
- 2
consolidate your understanding of professional knowledge and professional practice in health education
- 3
critically analyse the impact of contemporary issues on policy, curriculum and pedagogy in relation to health education in schools
- 4
appreciate the importance of professional learning and engagement in a changing society and changing education
- 5
reflect on and evaluate your experiences in health education
Workload and teaching
- Lectures4 hours
- Tutorials20 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
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
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Deana Leahy
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Deana Leahy
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF5142?
You need EDF5141 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is EDF5142 offered?
In 2026, EDF5142 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is EDF5142?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF5142 have an exam?
No. EDF5142 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.