Theories of Learning in Early Years

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 2108
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Course ID
208437
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Campus
Magill, Mawson Lakes, Online
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Education
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Lesley-Anne Ey
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Course level
2
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
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course aims to support students to understand how educational psychology and the theories of learning relate to contemporary teaching practices and incorporate this knowledge into their teaching and learning strategies.

Course learning outcomes

  • Critically analyse major theories of learning as they apply to the learner
  • Crticially analyse and employ teaching strategies that respond to the relationship between learning theory and the characteristics of learners
  • Articulate students’ own learning and teaching philosophy, values and beliefs

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

Magill

Class number
Class number 23023
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 13 Mar Friday 8:10am - 11am Magill Samsung SMARTSchool, S1-12B
27 Mar - 10 Apr Friday 8:10am - 11am Magill Samsung SMARTSchool, S1-12B
8 May - 29 May Friday 8:10am - 11am Magill Samsung SMARTSchool, S1-12B
Class number
Class number 23983
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 9 Mar Monday 3:10pm - 6pm Magill Samsung SMARTSchool, S1-12B
23 Mar - 6 Apr Monday 3:10pm - 6pm Magill Samsung SMARTSchool, S1-12B
4 May - 25 May Monday 3:10pm - 6pm Magill Samsung SMARTSchool, S1-12B
Class number
Class number 23984
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 12 Mar Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Magill Samsung SMARTSchool, S1-12B
26 Mar - 9 Apr Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Magill Samsung SMARTSchool, S1-12B
7 May - 28 May Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Magill Samsung SMARTSchool, S1-12B

Mawson Lakes

Class number
Class number 23024
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 11 Mar Wednesday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-03
25 Mar - 8 Apr Wednesday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-03
6 May - 27 May Wednesday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-03
Class number
Class number 23985
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 9 Mar Monday 12:40pm - 3:30pm Mawson Lakes Building P, P1-11
23 Mar - 6 Apr Monday 12:40pm - 3:30pm Mawson Lakes Building P, P1-11
4 May - 25 May Monday 12:40pm - 3:30pm Mawson Lakes Building P, P1-11

Online

Class number
Class number 20294
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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