Foundations of Education Studies

Undergraduate

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Mode
Mode
Your study is delivered on campus and/or online
100% online, On campus
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Area/Catalogue
EDUC 1029
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Course ID
206064
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Campus
Online, Adelaide City Campus West, Mt Gambier, Whyalla
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
AU Pathways and Participation
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Alice Betteridge
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

To introduce and provide students with an overview, knowledge and understanding of education from a range of educationally relevant theories of philosophy, sociology and psychology; to enable students to initially apply key theoretical concepts to learning and teaching practice with the application of technology and think critically about contemporary education issues to initiate creative solutions to these.

Course learning outcomes

  • Comprehend the historical, philosophical, sociological, and psychological foundations of education
  • Evaluate and reflect on learning and teaching processes for the development of strategies to support a student population with diverse leaning needs
  • Examine contemporary education issues with the application of key theories and reflect on personal philosophy and interest in education

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • Must not have completed EDUC 1115 Foundations of Education Studies at the University of South Australia

Assumed knowledge

N/A

Textbook(s)

N/A

Inherent requirements

N/A

Other resources

N/A

Assessment

  • Critical Analysis – 40%
  • Case Study – 60%

Availability

Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/08/2027
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Census date
Fri 03/09/2027
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 17/09/2027
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 15/10/2027

Class details

Online

Group 1

Class number
Class number 60242
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,
Notes:
If you have completed and successfully passed EDUC1115 Foundations of Education Studies, please do not enrol in this course.

Adelaide City Campus West

Group 1

Class number
Class number 61013
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
11 Aug - 22 Sep Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-08
13 Oct - 20 Oct Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-08
3 Nov - 3 Nov Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-08
Notes:
If you have completed and successfully passed EDUC1115 Foundations of Education Studies, please do not enrol in this course.
Class number
Class number 61016
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 29
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
12 Aug - 23 Sep Thursday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH4-29
14 Oct - 21 Oct Thursday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH4-29
4 Nov - 4 Nov Thursday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH4-29
Notes:
If you have completed and successfully passed EDUC1115 Foundations of Education Studies, please do not enrol in this course.

Mt Gambier

Group 1

Class number
Class number 61017
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 19
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
10 Aug - 21 Sep Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-35
12 Oct - 19 Oct Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-35
2 Nov - 2 Nov Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-35
Notes:
If you have completed and successfully passed EDUC1115 Foundations of Education Studies, please do not enrol in this course.

Whyalla

Group 1

Class number
Class number 61018
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
12 Aug - 23 Sep Thursday 4:10pm - 6pm Whyalla Main Building, MB1-38
14 Oct - 21 Oct Thursday 4:10pm - 6pm Whyalla Main Building, MB1-38
4 Nov - 4 Nov Thursday 4:10pm - 6pm Whyalla Main Building, MB1-38
Notes:
If you have completed and successfully passed EDUC1115 Foundations of Education Studies, please do not enrol in this course.

Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 05/03/2027
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Census date
Fri 26/03/2027
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 09/04/2027
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 07/05/2027

Class details

Adelaide City Campus West

Group 1

Class number
Class number 26023
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Mar - 14 Apr Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-08
5 May - 12 May Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-08
26 May - 26 May Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-08
Notes:
If you have completed and successfully passed EDUC1115 Foundations of Education Studies, please do not enrol in this course.
Class number
Class number 26024
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 24
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 May - 11 May Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-08
25 May - 25 May Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-08
2 Mar - 13 Apr Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-08
Notes:
If you have completed and successfully passed EDUC1115 Foundations of Education Studies, please do not enrol in this course.

Mt Gambier

Group 1

Class number
Class number 26025
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
2 Mar - 13 Apr Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-35
4 May - 11 May Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-35
25 May - 25 May Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-35
Notes:
If you have completed and successfully passed EDUC1115 Foundations of Education Studies, please do not enrol in this course.

Whyalla

Group 1

Class number
Class number 26026
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
2 Mar - 13 Apr Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Whyalla Main Building, MB1-37
4 May - 11 May Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Whyalla Main Building, MB1-37
25 May - 25 May Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Whyalla Main Building, MB1-37
Notes:
If you have completed and successfully passed EDUC1115 Foundations of Education Studies, please do not enrol in this course.

Online

Group 1

Class number
Class number 25264
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,
Notes:
If you have completed and successfully passed EDUC1115 Foundations of Education Studies, please do not enrol in this course.

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