Play-based Learning, Theories and Pedagogies

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 X113
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Course ID
208447
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Campus
Magill, Mawson Lakes, Online, Adelaide City Campus East
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
Susie Raymond
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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
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course investigates the importance of play in early childhood through content that focuses on theoretical perspectives and the co-construction of learning through constructivist pedagogies. Students will engage in critical reflection on their own beliefs, values and experiences of play, as they consider the pedagogy of play and investigate the relationship between play, learning and development.

Course learning outcomes

  • Critically examine multiple perspectives of play and its value and benefits
  • Critically analyse adults’ roles in children’s play, considering Australian and international perspectives about play in the curriculum and the relationship between play, development, learning and wellbeing
  • Apply practical knowledge and theoretical understanding of play-based pedagogy to plan diverse and balanced programs for children birth to 8 years
  • Use observation, listening and documentation pedagogies in planning and assessing play-based pedagogy that acknowledges children’s competence and voice in co-constructed meaning in play
  • Knowledge of what it means to be a ‘novice’ learner in comparison to an ‘expert’. Knowledge of and skill in the related implications for practice

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 30853
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 26
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 9 Mar Monday 9:10am - 12pm Magill de Lissa, G1-72
23 Mar - 6 Apr Monday 9:10am - 12pm Magill de Lissa, G1-72
4 May - 25 May Monday 9:10am - 12pm Magill de Lissa, G1-72
Class number
Class number 30845
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 10 Mar Tuesday 9:10am - 12pm Magill de Lissa, G1-72
24 Mar - 7 Apr Tuesday 9:10am - 12pm Magill de Lissa, G1-72
5 May - 26 May Tuesday 9:10am - 12pm Magill de Lissa, G1-72
Class number
Class number 30846
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 21
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 10 Mar Tuesday 12:10pm - 3pm Magill de Lissa, G1-72
24 Mar - 7 Apr Tuesday 12:10pm - 3pm Magill de Lissa, G1-72
5 May - 26 May Tuesday 12:10pm - 3pm Magill de Lissa, G1-72
Class number
Class number 30847
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 23
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 11 Mar Wednesday 12:10pm - 3pm Magill de Lissa, G1-72
25 Mar - 8 Apr Wednesday 12:10pm - 3pm Magill de Lissa, G1-72
6 May - 27 May Wednesday 12:10pm - 3pm Magill de Lissa, G1-72

Mawson Lakes

Class number
Class number 30858
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 9 Mar Monday 1:10pm - 4pm Mawson Lakes Building P, P2-41
23 Mar - 6 Apr Monday 1:10pm - 4pm Mawson Lakes Building P, P2-41
4 May - 25 May Monday 1:10pm - 4pm Mawson Lakes Building P, P2-41
Class number
Class number 30848
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 10 Mar Tuesday 11:10am - 2pm Mawson Lakes Sir Eric Neal Library, C1-38
24 Mar - 7 Apr Tuesday 11:10am - 2pm Mawson Lakes Sir Eric Neal Library, C1-38
5 May - 26 May Tuesday 11:10am - 2pm Mawson Lakes Sir Eric Neal Library, C1-38
Class number
Class number 30849
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 26
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 11 Mar Wednesday 12:10pm - 3pm Mawson Lakes Sir Eric Neal Library, C1-36
25 Mar - 8 Apr Wednesday 12:10pm - 3pm Mawson Lakes Sir Eric Neal Library, C1-36
6 May - 27 May Wednesday 12:10pm - 3pm Mawson Lakes Sir Eric Neal Library, C1-36

Online

Class number
Class number 20297
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 7
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 30852
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 16
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 12 Mar Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG11
26 Mar - 9 Apr Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG11
7 May - 28 May Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG11
Class number
Class number 30833
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 19
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 12 Mar Thursday 12:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG09
26 Mar - 9 Apr Thursday 12:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG09
7 May - 28 May Thursday 12:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG09

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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