Professional Experience 2: Preschool Pedagogies and Practices

Postgraduate | 2026

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Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
EDUC 6900
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Course ID
201993
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Campus
Magill, Online
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Education
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Anne-Marie Shin
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Course level
2
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
Yes
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Work Integrated Learning type
Placement
Work Integrated Learning hours
Work Integrated Learning hours
112.5 hours
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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.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

This course aims to build pre-service teachers capacities to collaborate on, codesign and enact inquiry-based pedagogies and documentation in preschool contexts.

Course learning outcomes

  • Display effective professional relationships and dispositions with children, families, colleagues and other professionals in a preschool setting
  • Apply knowledge and skills with creativity, initiative and a high level of personal autonomy, accountability and respect while working in a team setting within the field and on campus
  • Apply an advanced body of knowledge of contemporary theories and practice as they engage with curriculum documents, children, families, colleagues, community and other professionals to implement democratic inquiry-based pedagogies in a preschool setting
  • Design and evaluate the use of pedagogical documentation to demonstrate children's learning and provide evidence of developing practices as a teacher
  • Manage the daily tasks, routines and administrative duties associated with the work of teachers in a selected educational setting
  • Reflect on teaching and learning experiences in the light of professional standards, policies, legal and ethical guidelines for the profession and developing beliefs of the role of early-years educators

Availability

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
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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 56109
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 17 Aug Monday 3:10pm - 6pm Magill de Lissa, G1-52
31 Aug - 14 Sep Monday 3:10pm - 6pm Magill de Lissa, G1-52
12 Oct - 19 Oct Monday 3:10pm - 6pm Magill de Lissa, G1-52
30 Nov - 30 Nov Monday 3:10pm - 6pm Magill de Lissa, G1-52
Class number
Class number 56110
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 19 Aug Wednesday 3:10pm - 6pm Magill de Lissa, G1-51
2 Sep - 16 Sep Wednesday 3:10pm - 6pm Magill de Lissa, G1-51
14 Oct - 21 Oct Wednesday 3:10pm - 6pm Magill de Lissa, G1-51
2 Dec - 2 Dec Wednesday 3:10pm - 6pm Magill de Lissa, G1-51
Class number
Class number 56857
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 20 Aug Thursday 3:10pm - 6pm Magill de Lissa, G1-52
3 Sep - 17 Sep Thursday 3:10pm - 6pm Magill de Lissa, G1-52
15 Oct - 22 Oct Thursday 3:10pm - 6pm Magill de Lissa, G1-52
3 Dec - 3 Dec Thursday 3:10pm - 6pm Magill de Lissa, G1-52
Class number
Class number 56858
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 26
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 18 Aug Tuesday 11:10am - 2pm Magill de Lissa, G1-51
1 Sep - 15 Sep Tuesday 11:10am - 2pm Magill de Lissa, G1-51
13 Oct - 20 Oct Tuesday 11:10am - 2pm Magill de Lissa, G1-51
1 Dec - 1 Dec Tuesday 11:10am - 2pm Magill de Lissa, G1-51
Class number
Class number 56859
Section
Section TU05
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 18 Aug Tuesday 2:10pm - 5pm Magill de Lissa, G1-51
1 Sep - 15 Sep Tuesday 2:10pm - 5pm Magill de Lissa, G1-51
13 Oct - 20 Oct Tuesday 2:10pm - 5pm Magill de Lissa, G1-51
1 Dec - 1 Dec Tuesday 2:10pm - 5pm Magill de Lissa, G1-51

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed all of EDUC5908 Professional Experience 1: Infant and Toddler Pedagogies Practices/EDUCX215 Learning About Reading

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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