EUN261 Professional Experience: Creating Positive Learning Environments in Early Childhood Contexts

In this unit, you will develop knowledge of practical approaches to creating positive and inclusive learning environments that support learning, self-regulation and well-being. This unit will focus on developing relationships, understanding and getting to know babies and children, communicating expectations and research-based strategies that foster engagement, positive interactions and behaviours. In preparation for your second professional experience, you will learn about evidence-based strategies that focus on proactive practices and practical skills to maintain safe, supportive and inclusive environments for the whole group, small groups and addressing diversity. This unit incorporates a 10-day professional experience in an Early Childhood Setting (Birth - 2) and 20-day professional experience in a Kindergarten setting.

Unit information

Unit code: EUN261
Faculty: Faculty of Creative Industries, Education and Social Justice
School/Discipline: School of Education
Study area: Education
Credit points: 12

Dates and locations

Teaching period	Dates	Locations
Semester 1, 2027	22 February 2027 - 19 June 2027	Kelvin Grove Kelvin Grove (Online)

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Previous study requirements

Prerequisites: EUN160 and ( EUN112 or EUN102) and a recorded result (Achieved or Not Achieved) of both components of LANTITE.

Guide to previous study requirements

Prerequisites: To enrol in this unit, you must have completed these prerequisite units (or have credit, advanced standing or exemption for them), or be able to demonstrate that you have equivalent background knowledge.
Anti-requisites: You can’t enrol in this unit if you have completed any of these anti-requisite units.
Co-requisites: To enrol in this unit, you must have already completed these co-requisite units, or you must enrol in them at the same time.
Equivalents: You can’t enrol in this unit if you have completed any of these equivalent units.
Assumed knowledge: We assume that you have a minimum level of knowledge in certain areas before you start this unit.

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