Overview

The Master of Teaching (Primary) is 1.75 years full-time equivalent (or 2.75 years part-time) initial teaching qualification for graduates who hold a Bachelor's degree in a non-Education field relevant to primary teaching. It offers graduates a professional preparation for teaching in primary schools, or for a wide range of other … For more content click the Read More button below. Graduates of the Master of Teaching (Primary) are eligible to apply for registration to teach in Australian primary schools. This course requires students to undertake work-based training through a compulsory work-based placement as part of their studies. Students are supported in becoming effective educators with a strong grounding in learning, teaching and curriculum. Professional Experience is a key component of the degree, and internship arrangements with selected partner schools provide students with opportunities to engage with schools and the broader community throughout their course. The Master of Teaching enables graduates to develop the understandings and capacities to be teacher/researchers, agents for change, and socially just practitioners. The degree provides a foundation for further professionaldevelopment and scholarship.

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Admission requirements

Enrolment restrictions
Inherent requirements
Special requirements
Entry requirements (onshore)
English language requirements
International availability clarification
Additional progression requirements / restrictions

Learning outcomes

1.

Demonstrate and apply knowledge of primary school students and how they learn and the implications for teaching.

2.

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts, substance and structure of the content and teaching strategies of the teaching area.

3.

Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning.

4.

Proactively create and maintain engaging, supportive and safe learning environments by managing challenging behaviour and identifying strategies to support inclusive student participation.

5.

Demonstrate knowledge of assessment strategies, providing timely and appropriate feedback and school-based reporting of student learning.

6.

Engage in professional learning through unit and practicum experiences.

7.

Engage professionally with colleagues, teachers, parents/carers and the community through unit and practicum experiences.

Professional outcomes

Professional recognition
Professional accreditation
Accrediting bodies

Additional information

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