Group
Broad Field
07 Education
Latest release
Australian Standard Classification of Education (ASCED)
Reference period
2001
Released
22/08/2001
First release
Broad Field 07 Education
Education is the study of the process of learning. It includes the theories, methods and techniques of imparting knowledge and skills to others.
The theoretical content of Broad Field 07 Education includes:
- curriculum development
- processes of learning and skill acquisition
- teaching methods
The main purpose of this broad field of education is to develop an understanding of the processes and methods of teaching and learning in pre-schools, schools, tertiary educational institutions and other settings.
This broad field comprises the following narrow fields: