EDECE1016 Professional and Collaborative Communication
This course introduces Pre-Service (PST's) to the individual and collective understandings of the education professional and prepares them for their first professional experience placement. It frames learning within the context of developing practices and knowledge associated with becoming an active and engaged professional teacher. Verbal and noeverbal communication strategies to support student learning and engagement are examined. Effective communication stategies to work effectively with the professional learning community and parents/carers are considered. Drawing on the relevant legislative policies. PSTs consider their ethical responsibility to students and describe strategies that support student safety in educational settings.
Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).
2025 contribution amount* $578
2025 grandfathered contribution amount* $578
Grandfathered contribution amount - 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.
* For Clinical Psychology & Professional Pathways bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.
