The Importance of Peer Relationships

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Your study is delivered on campus and/or online
100% online, On campus
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Area/Catalogue
EDUC X307
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Course ID
206433
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Campus
Online, Mawson Lakes
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Education
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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
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

To develop and extend students knowledge and understanding of the social, emotional, developmental and psychological dimensions of peer relationships in face-to-face and online contexts.

Course learning outcomes

  • Analyse the social dynamic of various environments in terms of peer interactions and relationships
  • Recognise the importance of positive peer interactions and social competencies for healthy outcomes
  • Develop strategies for facilitating positive peer interactions and dealing with negative ones in face-to-face and online contexts
  • Recognise and evaluate the contribution of peer relationships to bullying, aggression, stress, loneliness, depression and suicide
  • Develop strategies to protect their personal and professional identities online

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
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Fri 13/03/2026
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Fri 10/04/2026
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Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Online

Class number
Class number 20156
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 29
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,

Mawson Lakes

Class number
Class number 29903
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 24 Mar Tuesday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Garth Boomer, G2-51

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
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Fri 21/08/2026
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Fri 18/09/2026
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Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Online

Class number
Class number 50137
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,

Mawson Lakes

Class number
Class number 59560
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 17 Aug Monday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Sir Eric Neal Library, C1-37

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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