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EDECE3022 Guiding Behaviour

This unit is designed to engage Pre-Service Teachers (PSTs) with current research and practices in guiding the behaviour of children from birth to eight years of age. PSTs will revisit the core principles of early childhood education to understand the importance of responsive and sensitive education and care for young children. A range of influences including developmental, social, cultural and environmental conditions that impact upon the child will be explored. This unit will draw upon a range of theories with a particular emphasis on children's social and emotional development. PSTs will examine guidance principles and practices to develop a range of strategies to manage behaviour and support children's developing self-regulation. Responses to common challenges and diverse learners will be explored. PSTs will investigate strategies that foster ethical and professional relationships with children, families and professionals in a collaborative approach to behaviour guidance.

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).

2026 contribution amount* $592
2026 grandfathered contribution amount^ $592

^ 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 Psychology and Social Work 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.

Domestic full fee–paying places

A domestic full fee–paying place is one that isn’t subsidised by the Australian Government. These places are offered to postgraduate students or those who are ineligible for a CSP. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees, which means individual unit fees vary according to the degree. To find out more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

International full fee–paying places

International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

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