units

EDF5581

Faculty of Education

18 September 2017 25 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 2015

Synopsis

This unit explores and develops case studies of the range of practices and settings in which people learn about sustainability. Students examine how learning occurs across the lifespan, in diverse contexts, and with different impacts. Using case study methodology, the unit engages key questions about how the qualities and characteristics of educating for sustainability differentiate this field of activity from environmental education and related areas.

Outcomes

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

  1. identify the qualities and characteristics of learning about sustainability
  2. propose pertinent goals, strategies, outcomes and evaluative criteria for education for sustainability
  3. design a case study of education for sustainability
  4. critically reflect on their own and other case studies
  5. synthesise case study research.

Assessment

Case study framework (1000 words equivalent, 25%)
Case study (2000 words equivalent, 50%)
Case study discussions and reflective response (1000 words equivalent, 25%)

Workload requirements

Minimum total expected workload equals 144 hours per term comprising:

(a.) Study schedule for online students:

  • 24 hours of directed online activities per term

(d.) Additional requirements:

  • 120 hours of independent study per term

See also Unit timetable information

Prerequisites

EDF4606
EDF4607
EDF4608
EDF4609