Transitions in Early Childhood | Federation University

EDECE3026 Transitions in Early Childhood

This course is designed to develop the Pre-Service Teacher's (PSTs) knowledge and ability to support young children's transitions. These transitions start with the transition from home to an early childhood education setting, follow the child's transitions between rooms, and the transition into the Primary School setting. PSTs will explore theories of development and attachment, play-based pedagogies, relevant legislative and local policies, and inclusive and equitable strategies to enable them understand their role in planning for these transitions. This course will highlight the importance of building positive partnerships and effective communication strategies to work with the child, their families and the community.

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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