EDF4089 Continuity of learning: Transitions and change
Faculty of Education
EDF4089 Continuity of learning: Transitions and change is a level 4, 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 EDF4089
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After EDF4089
No unit lists EDF4089 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Must be enrolled in one of:
D3001 Bachelor of Education (Hons)
D3002 Bachelor of Education (Hons) and Bachelor of Arts
D3004 Bachelor of Education (Hons) and Bachelor of Music
D3005 Bachelor of Education (Hons) and Bachelor of Science
D3006 Bachelor of Education (Hons) and Bachelor of Fine Art
D3007 Bachelor of Education (Hons) and Bachelor of Business
Overview
This unit explores transition and change in the lives of children and families in early childhood education. You will engage critically with the concepts of transition and change in relation to early childhood education. Past understandings and practices of transition and change in early childhood education will be compared and contrasted with contemporary research-informed pedagogical strategies and approaches. Professional and ethical responsibilities will be examined in relation to supporting all children and families through transition and change. Consideration will be given to the critical role of listening to children and families during transition and change, including appreciating how cultural, social, economic and linguistic differences can influence and impact on transition experiences. Identifying specific pedagogical strategies and approaches to transition, you will be facilitated in processes of critical reflection on practices to improve and enhance transition experiences for children and families.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Peninsula | Bld blk |
Assessment
- Report on transition as a process of change (2000 words or equivalent)Written50%
- Professional development seminar (2000 words or equivalent)Presentation50%
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
demonstrate an ability to research, interpret and critically evaluate research traditions informing the concept of transition and change in early childhood education
- 2
demonstrate deep disciplinary knowledge of research-informed pedagogical strategies and skills that support transitions and change for children and families
- 3
demonstrate an ability to engage both professionally and ethically with the complexities of transitions and change for children and families from diverse social, economic, cultural and linguistic backgrounds
- 4
articulate competently current pedagogical approaches to transitions and change and use this knowledge to identify and articulate your ongoing professional learning needs in this area
- 5
demonstrate leadership in professional understandings about transition as an opportunity for complex learning.
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
*Subject to variation due to professional experience requirements
Scheduled learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
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
EDF4089 is part of 1 area of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Prabhat Rai
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Prabhat Rai
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF4089?
EDF4089 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is EDF4089 offered?
In 2026, EDF4089 runs in Semester 1 at Peninsula.
How much work is EDF4089?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF4089 have an exam?
No. EDF4089 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include EDF4089?
EDF4089 is part of Early childhood and primary education.