EDCEL1016 Learning and Teaching
This course is designed to introduce students to the process of teaching and learning, and focuses on educators as reflective inquirers into professional practice. Through processes of observation, planning, organizing, monitoring and evaluating a range of teaching/ learning approaches the students, as Pre-Service Teachers (PSTs), will investigate the complex nature of teaching and learning. Pre-Service Teachers will examine and critique the physical, social and intellectual development and characteristics of students and how these may affect their learning. They will develop an understanding of research into how students learn and the implications for teaching. The course involves a five day placement in a school setting, relevant to the education degree being studied, where PSTs will have the opportunity to observe teaching and working with small groups. Students are required to complete the activities outlined in the Professional Experience Assessment Report (Form A). This will take place in collaboration with their school-based Mentor Teacher/Educator in the placement setting. The students will also document their professional learning in Professional Experience Preservice Teacher Learning Log (Form B) supported by their assigned University Mentor. The requirement to complete Forms A and B will enable students to reflect on their learning and successful completion of the Professional Experience placement component.
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.