EDTAS2001 Learning Theories: VET in Context
This unit provides an introduction to learning theories and their implications for, and application to, teaching. The unit covers the full range of learning theories, such as cognitive, behavioural and humanist, and also more recent theoretical developments. It focuses in particular on those most relevant to teaching and training in the vocational education and training (VET) and adult learning sectors. While most students are already working as teachers and trainers, their prior qualifications may not have included a deep or broad theoretical basis. In this course they have the opportunity to explore learning theory from their own viewpoint as learners, and in the context of their own teaching practice. They will develop a critical stance, to examine tensions in the relationship between learning theories and current policies and practices in the VET sector. There is particular focus on the nature of the learners whom the students are likely to encounter in teaching in the VET sector.
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) unit fee
A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is one that is subsidised by the Australian Government, which means students only pay the student contribution amount of the tuition fee. CSPs are only available to eligible domestic students.
The student contribution amount depends on the unit and how much funding the Government provides. Each unit is classified into a band based on its discipline (which may be different to your overall course discipline).
2025 student contribution amount: $578
2025 grandfathered student contribution amount (for students who commenced before 1 Jan 2021*): $578
* 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.
