EDUC20080 School Experience as Breadth
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1, Semester 2.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 3 class hours a week
- 30% group work
Is EDUC20080 hard?
EDUC20080: Easier. Makes it easier: Reviewers say the workload is light, No final exam.
What you learn
Work as a classroom assistant in a Victorian school for 20 hours, with workshops on schools and current issues in education.
After it you can
- Understand how student diversity affects learning
- Discuss current issues facing schools
- Reflect on your own classroom experience
What you need first
a place through an application or selection and 75 points of level 1 and 25 points of level 2 (can be taken in the same semester)
How it’s assessed
Assignments 30%, Presentations 30%, Reports and essays 40%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 9 students on StudentVIP (2020–2026)
- The school placement is the highlight: a rare chance to work in a real classroom, though you need to take initiative once you are there.
- Opinions on marking are split: earlier reviewers called it an easy WAM booster, while several since 2024 found marking harsher and criteria vague.
- Feedback on assignments was often described as thin, and the compulsory two-hour seminars as dull for some.
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Quick answers
- When is EDUC20080 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1, Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking EDUC20080?
- Needs a place through an application or selection and 75 points of level 1 and 25 points of level 2 (can be taken in the same semester).
- Does EDUC20080 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Assignments 30%, Presentations 30%, Reports and essays 40%.
- Is EDUC20080 hard?
- From 9 student reviews on StudentVIP: The school placement is the highlight: a rare chance to work in a real classroom, though you need to take initiative once you are there.
- What do students say about EDUC20080?
- The school placement is the highlight: a rare chance to work in a real classroom, though you need to take initiative once you are there. Opinions on marking are split: earlier reviewers called it an easy WAM booster, while several since 2024 found marking harsher and criteria vague. Feedback on assignments was often described as thin, and the compulsory two-hour seminars as dull for some.
- How many class hours a week does EDUC20080 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take EDUC20080 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.
- Can I rate EDUC20080?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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