EMP706 - Primary Pedagogies in Action: Research and Design Foundations
| Year: | 2026 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 3: Online From 2027 |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Cohort rule: | This unit is only available to students enrolled in E778 |
| Prerequisite: | Students must have passed 8 credit points |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | ETP405 |
| Study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the trimester undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus: | 1 x 1-hour online lecture per week 1 x 2-hour on campus seminar per week |
| Scheduled learning activities - online: | 1 x 1-hour online lecture per week 1 x 2-hour online seminar per week |
Content
This unit develops advanced pedagogical content knowledge in relation to approaches that support teaching and learning as well as critically exploring the theory and practice of pedagogy as central to curriculum planning and implementation. A strong emphasis is placed on researching and applying pedagogical content knowledge as it relates to teaching strategies and their application in teaching areas of the primary classroom. Through a combination of critical reflection, collaborative planning, and practical application, students design and deliver interdisciplinary, engaging, and culturally responsive learning experiences. Students research and design interdisciplinary lesson sequences that integrate into primary learning areas. Beginning with an examination of the purpose of education and learner identity, students will explore a diverse range of pedagogical frameworks, including;
- Constructivist pedagogy
- Relational pedagogy
- Democratic pedagogy
- Critical pedagogy
- Post-colonial pedagogy
- The Department of Education and Training (Victoria) pedagogical model
Students will conduct an action research investigation to inform and improve their effective teaching strategies and curriculum implementation, applying the Teaching and Learning Cycle to plan, act, observe, and reflect on pedagogical practices. Students will also engage in:
- Embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures as a cross-curriculum priority
- Applying ICT-based teaching strategies to enhance learning
- Using diagnostic, formative, and summative assessment tools aligned with learning intentions and pedagogy
- Identify and critically analyse professional learning resources to support continued growth in their specialisation practice.
By the conclusion of this unit, students will be prepared to implement high-quality, specialised teaching in diverse and dynamic primary classroom contexts, demonstrating flexibility, cultural responsiveness, and a commitment to ongoing professional development.
Unit fee information
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