Science and Technologies for Young Children

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 3002
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Course ID
200609
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Campus
Magill, Mawson Lakes, Mt Gambier, Whyalla, 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
Belinda Trewartha
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Course level
3
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 enable students to synthesise current information in science and technology to provide an appropriate program for children aged birth to five years.

  • Image of the Child
  • Big Ideas and Pedagogy 
  • Big Ideas and Pedagogy 
  • Digital Technology

Course learning outcomes

  • Discuss and critique contemporary approaches to the design of science and technology learning pertinent to early childhood
  • Demonstrate an understanding of science pedagogical content knowledge specific to early childhood education
  • Demonstrate syntheses of knowledge of the processes of working scientifically and plan opportunities for related thinking skill development
  • Use a variety of observational assessment practices to identify and respond to children's thinking and conceptual understanding

Availability

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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 56100
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 20 Aug Thursday 11:10am - 2pm Magill Samsung SMARTSchool, S1-13
3 Sep - 17 Sep Thursday 11:10am - 2pm Magill Samsung SMARTSchool, S1-13
15 Oct - 5 Nov Thursday 11:10am - 2pm Magill Samsung SMARTSchool, S1-13

Mawson Lakes

Class number
Class number 56101
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 20 Aug Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Garth Boomer, G1-17
3 Sep - 17 Sep Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Garth Boomer, G1-17
15 Oct - 5 Nov Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Garth Boomer, G1-17

Mt Gambier

Class number
Class number 56102
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 19 Aug Wednesday 12:10pm - 3pm Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-34
2 Sep - 16 Sep Wednesday 12:10pm - 3pm Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-34
14 Oct - 4 Nov Wednesday 12:10pm - 3pm Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-34

Whyalla

Class number
Class number 56103
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 18 Aug Tuesday 11:40am - 1:30pm Whyalla Main Building, MB2-69
1 Sep - 15 Sep Tuesday 11:40am - 1:30pm Whyalla Main Building, MB2-69
13 Oct - 3 Nov Tuesday 11:40am - 1:30pm Whyalla Main Building, MB2-69

Online

Class number
Class number 50191
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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Degree list
The following degrees include this course