ECCEL3712 Social justice and agency in ECE settings
Children¿s agency is centred on the beliefs that children have a right to participate in decisions that affect them, are capable of making choices and decisions, and can initiate and lead their own learning. In this unit, Pre-Service Teachers (PSTs) consider the frameworks and models of children¿s participation in which the concept of agency can be considered and theorised. Social justice and children¿s rights are considered as important interrelated concepts. PSTs identify and discuss children¿s agency and how it can be supported or inhibited. Ways of listening to children and ensuring their authentic participation, particularly with regard to their learning, are considered. PSTs design a learning program, within an open-ended learning environment, that acknowledges and supports their agency and builds on children¿s culture, strengths, interests and knowledge.This unit will also expand Pre-Service Teachers' competencies as professional teachers, through a ten day supervised teaching experience in an educational setting or educational program. It is designed to encourage, inspire and challenge PSTs to explore alternative learning settings in which high quality educational practice occurs. The placement is underpinned by the intention to extend the PSTs¿ perceptions of teaching and learning beyond the traditional and familiar educational environment. PSTs are required to complete the activities outlined in Professional Experience Assessment Report (Form A). This will take place in collaboration with their Mentor Teacher in the education setting in which the placement occurs. The students will also document their professional learning in the Professional Experience Pre Service Teacher Learning Log (Form B) supported by their assigned University Mentor.
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) unit fee
A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is one that is subsidised by the Australian Government, which means students only pay the student contribution amount of the tuition fee. CSPs are only available to eligible domestic students.
The student contribution amount depends on the unit and how much funding the Government provides. Each unit is classified into a band based on its discipline (which may be different to your overall course discipline).
2025 student contribution amount: $578
2025 grandfathered student contribution amount (for students who commenced before 1 Jan 2021*): $578
* If you are a continuing student (who commenced your course before 1 January 2021) you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.