Master of Teaching (Primary and Middle)
Degree Level Postgraduate
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Start Date
February
Campus
Mawson Lakes
Duration
2 year(s) full-time
Program Code
LMPM
Study as
Full-time
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Entry requirements
Applicants must have completed at least a three-year degree from a recognised higher education institution, or equivalent.
In addition, applicants must meet the prerequisites for the two learning areas in which they intend to specialise. In all cases this will be at least 2 minors in two subject areas relevant to the Learning Areas taught in years 3 - 10. A minor is equal to 18 units, commonly 4 x 4.5 unit courses. The Learning Areas include Arts Education (includes Dance, Drama, Music, Visual Arts); Design and Technology Education (includes Agriculture, Home Economics, Information Technology, Design and Technology); English Education; Health and Physical Education; Languages Education (includes English as a Second Language, Languages Other Than English); Mathematics Education; Studies of Society and Environment (includes Geography, History, Social Studies etc); Science Education.
Applicants are advised that a successful criminal history screening clearance is required for all students prior to their undertaking any professional experience/practicum placement that involves contact with minors (under 18 years of age). Information on the procedure to be followed for obtaining clearance will be provided with the letter of offer or may be viewed at the School of Education criminal history screening web page. These placements form a compulsory part of the program. A successful clearance may also be required for other courses, eg to enter any school, pre-school or childcare centre for any reason, including on placement, observation or visits, unless the students are already registered teachers.
This program has been replaced with a specialisation in the new MMET Master of Teaching, from 2013.
Aim
To prepare professionally competent graduates who understand the moral, ethical and political dimensions of teaching and the teaching profession, the diversity of the communities in which they will work and the need to be guided by principles of social and ecological justice as they effect positive changes in students' lives.
Content & Structure
The program is equivalent to two years of full-time study, that is 72 units, but is offered in accelerated mode over 18 months as reflected in the program schedule. The program includes Education Studies, Learning Area Studies, Professional Experience (in each of the three Study Periods) and a Professional Option.
