EDF5889 Primary professional experience 2A
Faculty of Education
EDF5889 Primary professional experience 2A is a level 5, 0-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit, leading on to 5 units in all.
- Credit points
- 0
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 1 task
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before EDF5889
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After EDF5889
1 unit list EDF5889 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
For students enrolled in D60012, must have passed:
- EDF5880
- EDF5881
- EDF5885
Overview
This unit monitors primary professional experience in the Master of Teaching. You will complete the required number of days and the activities specified in the professional experience expectations document. Your learning will be supported by relevant staff in the Faculty of Education, and by teacher mentors in the education setting in which you are placed.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | Immers blk |
Assessment
- Professional experienceWork integratedCompetency 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
complete the required number of days of professional experience and activities specified in the professional experience expectations document
- 2
document your professional learning through your Reflection Journal, lesson plans and relevant resources
- 3
achieve a satisfactory level of progress in your development as a teacher in line with the activities specified in the professional experience expectations document and the professional experience report.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachProfessional placement
As a pre-service teacher, it is your professional responsibility to familiarise yourself with various professional codes and standards. These include, but are not limited to, the Victorian Teaching Profession's Code of Conduct, the Victorian Teaching Profession's Code of Ethics, Victorian Child Safe Standards, Australian Professional Standards for Teaching (APSTs) and others relevant to your placement setting.
To prepare effectively for your professional experience, you are required to attend professional experience pre-placement workshop(s) and review all relevant information and resources provided on your Moodle site before beginning your placement.
Your attendance and engagement with the pre-placement workshops will be recorded through Moodle task completion and must be completed two weeks prior to placement. Additionally, to graduate from your course, you must successfully complete all required professional experience days and other documentation as outlined in the professional experience expectations document.
You will be provided with the opportunity to integrate theory and practice through practical experience while in a supportive environment.
Learning resources
Recommended resources
Please visit the unit Moodle site for further information.
Where it fits
EDF5889 is part of 1 area of study in the 2026 handbook.
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF5889?
EDF5889 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after EDF5889?
EDF5889 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including EDF5893. Those lead on to 5 units in all.
When is EDF5889 offered?
In 2026, EDF5889 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
Does EDF5889 have an exam?
No. EDF5889 has 1 assessment task and no exam.
Which majors and minors include EDF5889?
EDF5889 is part of Early childhood and primary education.