Nature as a Third Teacher (EDECE6005)

During this course, students will discover the theoretical, historical and global perspectives associated with nature pedagogy and the benefits for young children in the context of understanding what nature pedagogy is. On a practical level, policy development, risk management and resource provision will be examined in order to allow participants to acquire the skills and knowledge required to introduce nature pedagogy to children. Hands on practical components will provide students with experiences similar to those they seek to add to their teaching repertoire and provide understanding of how components of an early childhood curriculum can be embedded within a nature pedagogy approach. Barriers and limitations will be identified and explored, and solutions, as well as the role leadership plays in inspiring staff, families and children to embrace nature pedagogy will be examined.

Credit point 30
EFTSL 0.25
Band 1

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a student contribution band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).

2024 contribution amount* - $1,111
2024 contribution amount - continuing student who commenced before 1 Jan 2021* - $1,111

* for Clinical Psychology (Clin Psych) & Professional Pathways (Prof Path) bands the contribution amount is determined by accredited course. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should visit our CSP page for further information.

Note: The Job-ready Graduates Package introduced new funding clusters and contribution amounts from the 2021 academic year. If you are a continuing student who commenced before 1 January 2021 studying units in disciplines with increased contribution amounts, you will continue paying the same amount (indexed each year) as you would have. For further information visit the Australia Government's Study Assist website.

Domestic Full Fee-paying

These places are offered for postgraduate studies or to CSP ineligible students and tuition fees are not subsidised by the Australian Government. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

International Full Fee-paying

International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

Semester census dates

It is important to check unit delivery details including location and census date, prior to making decisions about enrolment. Detailed semester and census date information can be found on the Important Dates page.