Games Pedagogy 1 | Federation University

HMALS3016 Games Pedagogy 1

Students will explore and understand the pedagogical theory underpinning teaching and learning of games. They will examine the philosophical foundations of learning theory with a focus on epistemology and the contemporary theories of learning that underpin game based approaches (GBA) for teaching games. They will undertake a thematic exploration of games, particularly looking at invasion games from a sociological and wellbeing perspective. Students will participate in a range of invasion games, developing relevant sport skills and tactical awareness. They will gain knowledge and skills in developing curriculum, and teaching invasion games through a Games sense approach, focussing on key features of GBA including questioning; game design and teacher-student relationships; and the challenges involved in adopting GBA pedagogy.

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

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International full fee–paying places

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