Effective Pedagogical Practices

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 X103
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Course ID
206398
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Campus
Magill, Mawson Lakes, Adelaide City Campus East, Online
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
Unit value icon
Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Education
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Robyn Carmody
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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
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
Discipline group A
University-wide elective icon
University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course prepares pre-service teachers for teaching by equipping them with knowledge of and skills in effective planning, sequencing of content and tasks, explicit teaching, formative and summative assessment, and feedback practices. The course also emphasises understanding how students learn, the use of brain-based strategies for instruction, and the design of tasks and assessments that foster long-term retention and mastery. 

Course learning outcomes

  • Plan and sequence instruction that that aligns with curriculum goals, progressively challenges students, and incorporates strategies such as spacing, retrieval practice, and differentiation to meet diverse student needs.
  • Understand and apply a range of pedagogical practices, including explicit teaching, modelling and scaffolding practices, to support student learning, promote deep understanding, and minimise cognitive load.
  • Understand and apply a range of pedagogical practices, including explicit teaching, modelling and scaffolding practices, to support student learning, promote deep understanding, and minimise cognitive load.

Availability

Census date Icon
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 21075
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 9 Mar Monday 2:10pm - 5pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-12
23 Mar - 6 Apr Monday 2:10pm - 5pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-12
4 May - 25 May Monday 2:10pm - 5pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-12
Notes:
Primary Class
Class number
Class number 21074
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 9 Mar Monday 8:10am - 11am Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-12
23 Mar - 6 Apr Monday 8:10am - 11am Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-12
4 May - 25 May Monday 8:10am - 11am Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-12
Notes:
Primary Class
Class number
Class number 22150
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, S1-13
26 Mar - 9 Apr Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Magill Samsung SMARTSchool, S1-13
7 May - 28 May Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Magill Samsung SMARTSchool, S1-13
Notes:
Primary Class
Class number
Class number 22151
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 12 Mar Thursday 12:10pm - 3pm Magill Samsung SMARTSchool, S1-13
26 Mar - 9 Apr Thursday 12:10pm - 3pm Magill Samsung SMARTSchool, S1-13
7 May - 28 May Thursday 12:10pm - 3pm Magill Samsung SMARTSchool, S1-13
Notes:
Primary Class
Class number
Class number 22152
Section
Section TU05
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 13 Mar Friday 11:10am - 2pm Magill Samsung SMARTSchool, S1-12B
27 Mar - 10 Apr Friday 11:10am - 2pm Magill Samsung SMARTSchool, S1-12B
8 May - 29 May Friday 11:10am - 2pm Magill Samsung SMARTSchool, S1-12B
Notes:
Primary Class

Mawson Lakes

Class number
Class number 21077
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 9 Mar Monday 2:10pm - 5pm Mawson Lakes Building GP, GP2-38
23 Mar - 6 Apr Monday 2:10pm - 5pm Mawson Lakes Building GP, GP2-38
4 May - 25 May Monday 2:10pm - 5pm Mawson Lakes Building GP, GP2-38
Notes:
Secondary Class - English Major Students
Class number
Class number 21076
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 10 Mar Tuesday 2:10pm - 5pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-03
24 Mar - 7 Apr Tuesday 2:10pm - 5pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-03
5 May - 26 May Tuesday 2:10pm - 5pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-03
Notes:
Secondary Class - Science Major Students
Class number
Class number 22153
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 12 Mar Thursday 12:10pm - 3pm Mawson Lakes Garth Boomer, G2-51
26 Mar - 9 Apr Thursday 12:10pm - 3pm Mawson Lakes Garth Boomer, G2-51
7 May - 28 May Thursday 12:10pm - 3pm Mawson Lakes Garth Boomer, G2-51
Notes:
Secondary Class - Health, Physical and Outdoor Education Major students
Class number
Class number 22154
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 10 Mar Tuesday 8:10am - 11am Mawson Lakes Building P, P2-06
24 Mar - 7 Apr Tuesday 8:10am - 11am Mawson Lakes Building P, P2-06
5 May - 26 May Tuesday 8:10am - 11am Mawson Lakes Building P, P2-06
Notes:
Secondary Class - The Arts Major Students
Class number
Class number 22155
Section
Section TU05
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 10 Mar Tuesday 3:10pm - 6pm Mawson Lakes Sir Eric Neal Library, C1-37
24 Mar - 7 Apr Tuesday 3:10pm - 6pm Mawson Lakes Sir Eric Neal Library, C1-37
5 May - 26 May Tuesday 3:10pm - 6pm Mawson Lakes Sir Eric Neal Library, C1-37
Notes:
Secondary Class - Mathematics Major Students

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 21079
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 11 Mar Wednesday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG15
25 Mar - 8 Apr Wednesday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG15
6 May - 27 May Wednesday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG15
Notes:
Secondary Class - The Arts Major Students
Class number
Class number 21078
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 12 Mar Thursday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG15
26 Mar - 9 Apr Thursday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG15
7 May - 28 May Thursday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG15
Notes:
Secondary Class - English Major Students
Class number
Class number 23949
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 9 Mar Monday 8:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 112
23 Mar - 6 Apr Monday 8:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 112
4 May - 25 May Monday 8:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 112
Notes:
Secondary Class - HaSS Major Students
Class number
Class number 23950
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 11 Mar Wednesday 8:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG24
25 Mar - 8 Apr Wednesday 8:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG24
6 May - 27 May Wednesday 8:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG24
Notes:
Secondary Class- Language Major Students
Class number
Class number 30342
Section
Section TU05
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 9 Mar Monday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 324
23 Mar - 6 Apr Monday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 324
4 May - 25 May Monday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 324
Class number
Class number 30343
Section
Section TU06
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 10 Mar Tuesday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 324
24 Mar - 7 Apr Tuesday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 324
5 May - 26 May Tuesday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 324

Online

Class number
Class number 20256
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,

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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Inherent requirements

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) (Honours)
Master of Teaching (Secondary)
Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) (Honours)
Master of Teaching (Primary)