EDF1067 Introduction to early childhood
Faculty of Education
EDF1067 Introduction to early childhood is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Peninsula. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Peninsula
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before EDF1067
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After EDF1067
No unit lists EDF1067 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Corequisite
Must be enrolled in a course owned by the Faculty of Education
Overview
This unit provides a foundational overview of early childhood education that will enable you to understand the role of history in explaining and defining the present. It examines the theoretical perspectives that have contributed to the history and philosophy of early childhood education, including the emergence of the nursery and kindergarten movements in Australia. Investigating philosophies, sociological influences, theories and theorists this unit provides you with foundational knowledge of key informers of early childhood education and the changing social image of children and childhood over time.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Peninsula | On campus, block |
Assessment
- Online Quiz (1600 words or equivalent)Quiz / Test40%
- Researching early childhood education history, philosophies and theories (2400 words or equivalent)Project60%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
describe how early childhood education is governed and show familiarity with key policies, curriculum, and targeted programs and directions
- 2
discuss roles and responsibilities as a pre-service teacher of early childhood education and demonstrate a developing understanding of your professional, legal and ethical requirements
- 3
examine and research early childhood education’s history, philosophies and theories and how they have informed early childhood education today
- 4
critically discuss and define key concepts informing early childhood
- 5
make informed decisions about your own developing understandings of children, childhood and early childhood education pedagogy based on your understandings of the role of history in explaining and defining early childhood education in contemporary Australian society.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per teaching period comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study.
Usually, you can expect to engage with:
- 24 hours* of scheduled learning delivered on campus via weekly/regular directed learning activities; and
- the remaining hours to be allocated towards self-directed/independent study
Scheduled learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
*Subject to variation due to professional experience requirements
You will be provided with the opportunity to engage with relevant literature and resources. Further, you will be encouraged to deepen your understanding of topic areas through collegial discussion and debate, and by participating in activities designed to extend your understanding.
Learning resources
Recommended resources
Please visit the unit Moodle site for further information.
Where it fits
EDF1067 is part of 1 area of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Robyn Babaeff
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Robyn Babaeff
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF1067?
EDF1067 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is EDF1067 offered?
In 2026, EDF1067 runs in Semester 1 at Peninsula.
How much work is EDF1067?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF1067 have an exam?
No. EDF1067 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include EDF1067?
EDF1067 is part of Early childhood and primary education.