UnitLevel 5Postgraduate

EDF5870 From learner to educator

Faculty of Education

EDF5870 From learner to educator is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points: 6
Offered in 2026: Semester 1; Clayton
Assessment: No exam; 4 tasks
Workload: 144 hours; per semester

This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Before EDF5870

Prohibitions

You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.

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After EDF5870

No unit lists EDF5870 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.

Enrolment rules

Must be enrolled in D6001

Overview

This unit is designed to enrich your understanding of the complex processes through which learning occurs and examine the implications for your learning and future teaching. You will focus on the multidimensional nature of learning, incorporating research-informed insights from neuro (brain) science, cognitive and developmental psychology, sociology and education. These lenses will help you understand and make choices about how situational, individual, social and cultural contexts can shape learning over time.

You will consider purposes for learning, from a specific lesson/subject to whole school/ centre programs and beyond. Engaging with research, you will be provided with opportunities to reflect on your assumptions about learning and teaching critically, and explore strategies and habits that can accelerate or disrupt learning. You will understand the importance of engaging in complex decision-making to select, adapt and critically evaluate teaching practices appropriately and purposefully to respond to your student’s learning needs.

Offerings in 2026

Teaching period	Campus	Mode
First semester	Clayton	Bld blk

Assessment

Online quiz (800 words or equivalent)Quiz / Test
20%
Case study analysis (1600 words or equivalent)Written
40%
Teaching strategy presentation (1600 words or equivalent)Presentation
40%
Professional readinessQuiz / TestCompetency hurdle
-

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
critically analyse the diverse and complex influences on learning, including the physical, social and intellectual development of learners, that shape multiple pathways of learning over time
2
demonstrate an understanding of memory systems and processes and the interrelated role of the brain in learning
3
critically explore teaching and learning strategies that can accelerate or disrupt learning, including addressing common neuromyths in education
4
critically evaluate the implications of differences between ‘novice’ and ‘expert’ learners for teaching and learning
5
apply knowledge of cognitive processes to create learning environments that are cognitively beneficial and enhance student engagement.
6
demonstrate knowledge of the structures, policies, behaviours, practices and requirements of the teaching profession including frameworks and legislation that guide the profession such as curriculum, child safety, teacher standards, improvement frameworks and professional codes of conduct and ethics.

Workload and teaching

Tutorials22 hours
Lectures10 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:

32 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.

Where it fits

EDF5870 is part of 4 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.

Contacts

Chief Examiners: Dr Stoo Sepp
Unit Coordinators: Dr Stoo Sepp

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for EDF5870?

EDF5870 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

When is EDF5870 offered?

In 2026, EDF5870 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.

How much work is EDF5870?

The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

Does EDF5870 have an exam?

No. EDF5870 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.

Which majors and minors include EDF5870?

EDF5870 is part of Early childhood and primary education; Primary and secondary education; Primary education; and Secondary education.

More details

Credit points: 6
Level: 5
Study level: Postgraduate
Faculty: Faculty of Education

Type: Coursework
EFTSL: 0.125
Student contribution: SCA Band 1
Study abroad: Not available
Handbook years: 20262027