Foundations of Education Studies

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your study is delivered on campus and/or online
100% online, On campus
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Area/Catalogue
EDUC 1029
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Course ID
206064
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Campus
Online, Adelaide City Campus West, Mt Gambier, Whyalla
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
AU Pathways and Participation
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Alice Betteridge
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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
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

To introduce and provide students with an overview, knowledge and understanding of education from a range of educationally relevant theories of philosophy, sociology and psychology; to enable students to initially apply key theoretical concepts to learning and teaching practice with the application of technology and think critically about contemporary education issues to initiate creative solutions to these.

Course learning outcomes

  • Comprehend the historical, philosophical, sociological, and psychological foundations of education
  • Evaluate and reflect on learning and teaching processes for the development of strategies to support a student population with diverse leaning needs
  • Examine contemporary education issues with the application of key theories and reflect on personal philosophy and interest in education
  • Examine contemporary education issues with the application of key theories and reflect on personal philosophy and interest in education

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Online

Class number
Class number 20149
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 70
Available
Available 70
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed EDUC1115 Foundations of Education Studies please do not enrol in this course.

Adelaide City Campus West

Class number
Class number 21413
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 28
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Mar - 17 Apr Friday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-08
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-08
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed EDUC1115 Foundations of Education Studies please do not enrol in this course.
Class number
Class number 21414
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 29
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Mar - 15 Apr Wednesday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-08
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-08
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed EDUC1115 Foundations of Education Studies please do not enrol in this course.
Class number
Class number 21415
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Mar - 16 Apr Thursday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-11A
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-11A
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed EDUC1115 Foundations of Education Studies please do not enrol in this course.
Class number
Class number 21416
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 28
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Mar - 14 Apr Tuesday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH3-12
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH3-12
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed EDUC1115 Foundations of Education Studies please do not enrol in this course.

Mt Gambier

Class number
Class number 24572
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Mar - 15 Apr Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Mt Gambier Regional Educational Hub, RH1-05
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Mt Gambier Regional Educational Hub, RH1-05
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed EDUC1115 Foundations of Education Studies please do not enrol in this course.

Whyalla

Class number
Class number 24573
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Mar - 14 Apr Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Whyalla Main Building, MB1-36
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Whyalla Main Building, MB1-36
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed EDUC1115 Foundations of Education Studies please do not enrol in this course.

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

Online

Class number
Class number 50132
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 70
Available
Available 70
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed EDUC1115 Foundations of Education Studies please do not enrol in this course.

Adelaide City Campus West

Class number
Class number 51582
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
12 Aug - 23 Sep Wednesday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-08
14 Oct - 11 Nov Wednesday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-08
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed EDUC1115 Foundations of Education Studies please do not enrol in this course.
Class number
Class number 51583
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
13 Aug - 24 Sep Thursday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus West Jeffrey Smart, JS3-13B
15 Oct - 12 Nov Thursday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus West Jeffrey Smart, JS3-13B
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed EDUC1115 Foundations of Education Studies please do not enrol in this course.
Class number
Class number 51584
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
11 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK2-10
13 Oct - 10 Nov Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK2-10
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed EDUC1115 Foundations of Education Studies please do not enrol in this course.
Class number
Class number 51585
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
10 Aug - 21 Sep Monday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus West Jeffrey Smart, JS5-13
12 Oct - 9 Nov Monday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus West Jeffrey Smart, JS5-13
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed EDUC1115 Foundations of Education Studies please do not enrol in this course.

Mt Gambier

Class number
Class number 54561
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
11 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-35
13 Oct - 10 Nov Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-35
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed EDUC1115 Foundations of Education Studies please do not enrol in this course.

Whyalla

Class number
Class number 54562
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
11 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Whyalla Main Building, MB1-36
13 Oct - 10 Nov Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Whyalla Main Building, MB1-36
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed EDUC1115 Foundations of Education Studies please do not enrol in this course.

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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Assumed knowledge

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Textbook(s)

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway
Foundation Studies