Infants and Toddlers | Federation University

EDMAS6031 Infants and Toddlers

This course is designed to introduce the Pre-Service Teacher (PST) to the learning, development and care of babies and toddlers, particularly social and emotional development and attachment. PSTs will examine historical and contemporary perspectives and approaches, including play-based approaches and their impact of child health, safety and wellbeing as children undergo transitions. Using their knowledge of child development, current curricula, regulatory frameworks and engaging and inclusive teaching strategies, PSTs will plan for babies and toddlers. Reflection on teaching methods, learning environments and relationships with families and communities and the diverse needs of young children will enable PSTs to begin to develop their professional identity and ethical practice and advocate for positive learning environments for babies and toddlers.

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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