units

EDF4608

Faculty of Education

18 September 2017 29 April 2024
Monash University

Postgraduate - Unit

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6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL

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LevelPostgraduate
FacultyFaculty of Education
OfferedNot offered in 2014

Synopsis

This unit encourages students to identify, investigate, understand, evaluate and debate contemporary issues in sustainability locally, nationally and globally. Key environmental issues around biodiversity and water are addressed as a way to orient students to issues of contemporary relevance in sustainability debates. The learning implications of these issues are highlighted as they are reviewed through related policy, case study and research materials. Implications for learning and professional practice are considered. Learning is enhanced through students' critical engagement with issues raised by them and their peers.

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. identify, investigate and understand contemporary issues in environmental and sustainability education relevant to their roles and interests and work
  2. broaden their understanding of current sustainability debates through review of appropriate resources and shared peer learning
  3. communicate their developing views on sustainability in various forms
  4. apply the knowledge and understanding to their own learning and practice context.

Assessment

Sustainability review: engaging in ideas in a contemporary issue (2000 words equivalent, 50%)
Case study: investigating the ideas raised in assignment 1 (2000 words equivalent, 50%)

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Sylvia Almeida

Workload requirements

Minimum total expected workload equals 24 hours per week for six weeks (144 hours total per term) comprising:

(a.) Study schedule for online students:

  • 4 hours of directed online activities per week

(d.) Additional requirements:

  • 20 hours of independent study per week