Classroom Management in Primary Contexts

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your study is delivered on campus and/or online
On campus, 100% online
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Area/Catalogue
EDUC 1008
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Course ID
200617
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Campus
Magill, Mawson Lakes, Mt Gambier, Whyalla, Online
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
Unit value icon
Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Education
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Shaan Gilson
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
University-wide elective icon
University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to support students to foster positive and safe learning environments by proactively supporting productive student behaviours. This course places creating positive learning environments as an essential pillar of the teaching and learning process.

  • Behaviour + Learning Environ
  • Proactive Strategies, Whole School Approach
  • Supporting Productive Behavior In The Primary Classroom

Course learning outcomes

  • A strong understanding of the role of rules and routines in establishing a structured, safe, and positive classroom environment
  • A clear understanding of the efficacy of proactive practices in preventing misbehaviour and/or disengagement, including the role of high-quality instruction as a proactive practice
  • An ability to practise and apply proactive practices, including setting high expectations, building positive relationships, providing structure, and setting ambitious, achievable and personalised goals
  • An ability to practise and apply techniques that positively and effectively manage behaviour in classroom contexts, including the use of calm, consistent and proportional responses, behaviour modelling and feedback that gives attention to the desired behaviour rather than the undesired behaviour
  • A foundational understanding of common whole-school behaviour frameworks

Availability

Census date Icon
Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Magill

Class number
Class number 53083
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 26 Aug Wednesday 9:10am - 12pm Magill de Lissa, G1-25
9 Sep - 30 Sep Wednesday 9:10am - 12pm Magill de Lissa, G1-25
21 Oct - 28 Oct Wednesday 9:10am - 12pm Magill de Lissa, G1-25
Class number
Class number 53084
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 25 Aug Tuesday 12:10pm - 3pm Magill de Lissa, G1-52
8 Sep - 29 Sep Tuesday 12:10pm - 3pm Magill de Lissa, G1-52
20 Oct - 27 Oct Tuesday 12:10pm - 3pm Magill de Lissa, G1-52
Class number
Class number 53085
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 24 Aug Monday 9:10am - 12pm Magill de Lissa, G1-50
7 Sep - 28 Sep Monday 9:10am - 12pm Magill de Lissa, G1-50
19 Oct - 26 Oct Monday 9:10am - 12pm Magill de Lissa, G1-50
Class number
Class number 53086
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
7 Aug - 28 Aug Friday 9:10am - 12pm Magill de Lissa, G1-50
11 Sep - 2 Oct Friday 9:10am - 12pm Magill de Lissa, G1-50
23 Oct - 30 Oct Friday 9:10am - 12pm Magill de Lissa, G1-50
Class number
Class number 53087
Section
Section TU05
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 26 Aug Wednesday 12:10pm - 3pm Magill de Lissa, G1-50
9 Sep - 30 Sep Wednesday 12:10pm - 3pm Magill de Lissa, G1-50
21 Oct - 28 Oct Wednesday 12:10pm - 3pm Magill de Lissa, G1-50
Class number
Class number 53088
Section
Section TU06
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 27 Aug Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Magill de Lissa, G1-25
10 Sep - 1 Oct Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Magill de Lissa, G1-25
22 Oct - 29 Oct Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Magill de Lissa, G1-25
Class number
Class number 53089
Section
Section TU07
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 26 Aug Wednesday 9:10am - 12pm Magill de Lissa, G1-51
9 Sep - 30 Sep Wednesday 9:10am - 12pm Magill de Lissa, G1-51
21 Oct - 28 Oct Wednesday 9:10am - 12pm Magill de Lissa, G1-51
Class number
Class number 55039
Section
Section TU08
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 24 Aug Monday 9:10am - 12pm Magill de Lissa, G1-51
7 Sep - 28 Sep Monday 9:10am - 12pm Magill de Lissa, G1-51
19 Oct - 26 Oct Monday 9:10am - 12pm Magill de Lissa, G1-51
Class number
Class number 55040
Section
Section TU09
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 24 Aug Monday 12:10pm - 3pm Magill de Lissa, G1-52
7 Sep - 28 Sep Monday 12:10pm - 3pm Magill de Lissa, G1-52
19 Oct - 26 Oct Monday 12:10pm - 3pm Magill de Lissa, G1-52

Mawson Lakes

Class number
Class number 53090
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
7 Aug - 28 Aug Friday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-05
11 Sep - 2 Oct Friday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-05
23 Oct - 30 Oct Friday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-05
Class number
Class number 53091
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 27 Aug Thursday 12:10pm - 3pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-05
10 Sep - 1 Oct Thursday 12:10pm - 3pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-05
22 Oct - 29 Oct Thursday 12:10pm - 3pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-05
Class number
Class number 53092
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 26 Aug Wednesday 1:10pm - 4pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-02
9 Sep - 30 Sep Wednesday 1:10pm - 4pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-02
21 Oct - 28 Oct Wednesday 1:10pm - 4pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-02
Class number
Class number 53093
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 26 Aug Wednesday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-03
9 Sep - 30 Sep Wednesday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-03
21 Oct - 28 Oct Wednesday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-03
Class number
Class number 53094
Section
Section TU05
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 25 Aug Tuesday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-02
8 Sep - 29 Sep Tuesday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-02
20 Oct - 27 Oct Tuesday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-02
Class number
Class number 53095
Section
Section TU06
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 27 Aug Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-05
10 Sep - 1 Oct Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-05
22 Oct - 29 Oct Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-05
Class number
Class number 53096
Section
Section TU07
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 24 Aug Monday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Building GP, GP2-31
7 Sep - 28 Sep Monday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Building GP, GP2-31
19 Oct - 26 Oct Monday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Building GP, GP2-31
Class number
Class number 55041
Section
Section TU08
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 24 Aug Monday 12:10pm - 3pm Mawson Lakes Building GP, GP2-31
7 Sep - 28 Sep Monday 12:10pm - 3pm Mawson Lakes Building GP, GP2-31
19 Oct - 26 Oct Monday 12:10pm - 3pm Mawson Lakes Building GP, GP2-31
Class number
Class number 55042
Section
Section TU09
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 25 Aug Tuesday 12:10pm - 3pm Mawson Lakes Garth Boomer, G2-51
8 Sep - 29 Sep Tuesday 12:10pm - 3pm Mawson Lakes Garth Boomer, G2-51
20 Oct - 27 Oct Tuesday 12:10pm - 3pm Mawson Lakes Garth Boomer, G2-51

Mt Gambier

Class number
Class number 53097
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 25 Aug Tuesday 12:10pm - 3pm Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-32A
8 Sep - 29 Sep Tuesday 12:10pm - 3pm Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-32A
20 Oct - 27 Oct Tuesday 12:10pm - 3pm Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-32A

Whyalla

Class number
Class number 53098
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 24 Aug Monday 9:10am - 11am Whyalla Main Building, MB2-67
7 Sep - 28 Sep Monday 9:10am - 11am Whyalla Main Building, MB2-67
19 Oct - 26 Oct Monday 9:10am - 11am Whyalla Main Building, MB2-67

Online

Class number
Class number 50192
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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