EDF5684 Concepts and principles of learning
Faculty of Education
EDF5684 Concepts and principles of learning is a 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2021 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 2 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before EDF5684
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After EDF5684
2 units list EDF5684 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Must be enrolled in D60027, D6011 or D6015
Overview
This unit defines the basic elements involved in a scientific analysis of behaviour, and introduces students to several principles that have been discovered through such an analysis. In this unit, you will learn about two functionally distinct types of behaviour, respondent and operant, and discuss how the environment influences each type of behaviour. In addition, you will gain an in depth understanding of core concepts and principles in behaviour analysis, including reinforcement, extinction, punishment, motivation, stimulus control, and stimulus equivalence. Throughout the unit, you will be challenged to apply these concepts and principles to analyse complex human behaviour in real world settings. This unit primarily aligns with section 1B of the BACBs 5th Edition task list.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | Flexible |
| Second semester | Clayton | Flexible |
Assessment
- Multi-choice tests (1600 words or equivalent)40%
- Conditional discrimination project (2400 words or equivalent)60%
- Directed online learning activitiesCompetency hurdle-
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
define and provide examples of respondent and operant conditioning
- 2
define and provide examples of reinforcement, punishment, operant extinction, motivation, and stimulus control
- 3
teach conditional discriminations and stimulus relations using match-to-sample and stimulus
equivalence procedures - 4
compare and contrast discrimination, generalisation, and maintenance
- 5
define and provide examples of contingency-shaped and rule-governed behaviour
- 6
define and provide examples of derived stimulus relations
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload equals 144 hours per semester comprising:
a. Contact hours for flexible students:
- 12 contact hours and 33 hours equivalent of online activities over the semester or
- 45 hours equivalent of online activities over the semester*
b. Additional requirements (all students):
- independent study to meet the minimum required hours per semester
*International students studying in Australia are not permitted to undertake this contact hour delivery
mode.
For the unit teaching schedule, please visit the timetable.
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 Brett Furlonger
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Brett Furlonger
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF5684?
EDF5684 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after EDF5684?
EDF5684 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including EDF5679 and EDF5687.
When is EDF5684 offered?
In 2021, EDF5684 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is EDF5684?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF5684 have an exam?
No. EDF5684 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.