EDMAS6033 Curriculum Approaches
This unit is designed to introduce Pre-Service Teachers (PSTs) to influential thinkers in the field of early childhood education. PSTs will explore both historical and contemporary approaches to early childhood and their impact on pedagogy and the wellbeing of young children. Alternative curriculum approaches will be examined with a focus on Nature Pedagogy. The importance of multicultural and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives will inform curricula decision-making and socially inclusive practices. In this course, PSTs will continue to develop their teaching portfolios, begin to develop a teaching philosophy and professional learning plan, the outcome of which will allow the PST to highlight professional learning needs and begin to plan for their own ongoing professional development and professional identity.
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.
