Professional Experience 2: Preschool Pedagogies and Practices

Postgraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
EDUC 6900
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Course ID
201993
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
2
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

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

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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