EDF1068 Contemporary approaches to learning for young children: Theories and practices
Faculty of Education
EDF1068 Contemporary approaches to learning for young children: Theories and practices is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Peninsula. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- 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 EDF1068
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After EDF1068
No unit lists EDF1068 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 involves you in the exploration of contemporary theories informing understandings of children’s holistic learning and development. You will develop a comprehensive understanding of various theoretical perspectives and apply and evaluate their use in practice. You will demonstrate the importance of using theory in ways that are responsive to children’s interests, and their unique learning and developmental trajectories. The unit builds your understanding of new and emerging research on child development and learning, emphasising the significance of integrating theory and practice nexus to create, implement and deliver high-quality teaching programs and pedagogical approaches.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Peninsula | On campus, block |
Assessment
- Peer presentation (1600 words or equivalent)Presentation40%
- Action research report (2400 words or equivalent)Written60%
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
develop and demonstrate broad knowledge and understanding of contemporary child development theories related to children’s learning and how educators support learning and development through relational and responsive care practices
- 2
identify the application of key theoretical concepts within mandatory curricula frameworks across local, national and international contexts
- 3
develop the ability to critically select key theoretical concepts and apply them in practice to support high-quality teaching and learning
- 4
engage in rigorous discussion and decision making about the theory-practice nexus to demonstrate a developing understanding and sensitivity to children’s learning and development in context.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures4 hours
- Tutorials20 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
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
EDF1068 is part of 1 area of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Liang Li
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Liang Li
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF1068?
EDF1068 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is EDF1068 offered?
In 2026, EDF1068 runs in Semester 2 at Peninsula.
How much work is EDF1068?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF1068 have an exam?
No. EDF1068 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include EDF1068?
EDF1068 is part of Early childhood and primary education.