Master of Teaching (Primary and Middle)

Degree Level Postgraduate

Years

Australian students

Start Date
February

Campus
Magill
Mawson Lakes

Duration
2 year(s) full-time

Program Code
MMET

Study as
Full-time or part-time

Fees
Commonwealth Supported

Entry requirements

Applicants must have completed a three-year Bachelor 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 the prerequisites will be at least two minors in two subject areas relevant to the Learning Areas taught in Years 3 to 10.

A minor is equal to 18 units, commonly four (4) courses valuing 4.5 units per course.

Applicants for the Primary and Middle specialisation require a three-year degree from a recognised tertiary institution. In addition to a three-year degree, Primary and Middle applicants need two learning areas in their undergraduate degree from the following learning areas: Arts (Dance, Drama, Music, Media Arts or Visual Arts), English, Mathematics, Health and Physical Education, Humanities and Social Sciences (History/Geography), Languages, Design and Technology and Science.

Thus, the Master of Teaching (Primary and Middle) program produces graduates with the professional capacities to teach in two learning areas of specialisation.

Selection is based on academic merit.

Additional selection processes may apply from 2017.

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.

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Aim

The Master of Teaching (Primary and Middle) qualifies graduates to apply an advanced body of knowledge in a range of contexts and with the professional capacities to be creatively and innovatively responsive to the changing and challenging demands of being educators of learners in the school years from Reception to Year 10 (with a Year 3 to Year 10 focus). The degree provides a pathway for lifelong learning and professional development as a reflective practitioner.

Content & Structure

Graduates of the Master of Teaching (Primary and Middle) degree will have a body of knowledge in professional experience, professional and discipline-specific curriculum studies and education studies. The graduates will develop an indepth understanding of the underlying principles and concepts of middle schooling philosophies and pedagogies, with focus on the diverse needs of pre-adolescent and adolescent learners. The graduates will also build on their knowledge and skills of two learning areas gained in their prior degree in areas ranging from arts, design, technology, science, mathematics, humanities and social sciences, health and physical education, and languages. Graduates will have knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to teaching in the primary and middle setting.

The students will complete 72 units of study comprising core courses and courses that are specific to the primary and middle specialisation.

The students can complete the primary and middle specialisation in an accelerated mode over 18 months full-time.

What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
ACCELERATED OPTION
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Professional Experience and Reflection 1: Introduction to Educators' Practices	EDUC 5187	4.5	Note(s): 2	Rule(s): 1,2
Health and Physical Education M	EDUC 5166	4.5	Note(s): 3
Interdisciplinary Studies in Science and Mathematics Education 1	EDUC 5177	4.5	Note(s): 3
Development, Learning and Cognition M	EDUC 5160	4.5	Note(s): 1
Second Semester (Study Period 5)
Professional Experience and Reflection 2: Educator's Work	EDUC 5222	4.5	Note(s): 2	Rule(s): 1,2
Design and Technology Education M	EDUC 5155	4.5	Note(s): 3
Interdisciplinary Studies in Science and Mathematics Education 2	EDUC 5178	4.5	Note(s): 3
Inclusive Education M	EDUC 5174	4.5	Note(s): 1
Contemporary Practice in Education Research	EDUC 5204	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 6)
Humanities and Social Sciences Education M	EDUC 5170	4.5	Note(s): 3
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1)
Managing Learning Environments M	EDUC 5182	4.5	Note(s): 1
English Education M	EDUC 5162	4.5	Note(s): 3
First Semester (Study Period 2)
Professional Pathway Years 6-9 M	EDUC 5191	4.5	Note(s): 1,4
Arts Education M	EDUC 5142	4.5	Note(s): 3
Professional Experience and Reflection 3: Teacher as Inquirer	EDUC 5190	9	Note(s): 2,5	Rule(s): 1,2
TWO YEAR OPTION
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Professional Experience and Reflection 1: Introduction to Educators' Practices	EDUC 5187	4.5	Note(s): 2	Rule(s): 1,2
Health and Physical Education M	EDUC 5166	4.5	Note(s): 3
Interdisciplinary Studies in Science and Mathematics Education 1	EDUC 5177	4.5	Note(s): 3
Development, Learning and Cognition M	EDUC 5160	4.5	Note(s): 1
Second Semester (Study Period 5)
Professional Experience and Reflection 2: Educator's Work	EDUC 5222	4.5	Note(s): 2	Rule(s): 1,2
Design and Technology Education M	EDUC 5155	4.5	Note(s): 3
Interdisciplinary Studies in Science and Mathematics Education 2	EDUC 5178	4.5	Note(s): 3
Contemporary Practice in Education Research	EDUC 5204	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 6)
Humanities and Social Sciences Education M	EDUC 5170	4.5	Note(s): 3
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1)
Managing Learning Environments M	EDUC 5182	4.5	Note(s): 1
English Education M	EDUC 5162	4.5	Note(s): 3
First Semester (Study Period 2)
Arts Education M	EDUC 5142	4.5	Note(s): 3
Professional Pathway Years 6-9 M	EDUC 5191	4.5	Note(s): 1,4
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Inclusive Education M	EDUC 5174	4.5	Note(s): 1
Professional Experience and Reflection 3: Teacher as Inquirer	EDUC 5190	9	Note(s): 2,5	Rule(s): 1,2,6

Rules & notes

Rules

1. Students are required to undertake the three Professional Experience and Reflection courses in sequence. Professional Experience and Reflection days and blocks must be taken on a continuous full-time basis regardless of whether a student is studying in part-time or full-time mode. Professional Experience placements in the Primary and Middle specialisation are undertaken in Years 3 to Year 10 only.

2. Accreditation requirements mandate that pre-service teacher education students in a two year program undertake supervised professional experience of no less than 60 days in a formal education setting. Students are assessed against the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership Graduate Standards and are awarded a non-graded pass (NGP).

3. Students will be required to undertake a criminal history screening through the Department of Communities and Social Inclusion (DCSI), the clearance will be valid for three years. The Criminal History Screening must be completed prior to being accepted for a placement and can take up to six to eight weeks to be processed. Strict confidentiality is maintained during the DCSI clearance process. If a student fails to obtain clearance for any reason, the University cannot accept responsibility for obtaining a professional experience placement or any other professional experience activity that a student may require to complete the course of study. If students cannot undertake a professional experience placement or any other professional experience activity which is a compulsory part of the program, they cannot graduate with an Education Degree from UniSA.

4. Identified students must complete L3 placement preparation workshops.

5. Students enrolled in programs in the School of Education and who are completing any in-school or site (ie preschools and childcare settings) observations, activities or professional experience placements, must undertake mandatory training in Responding to Abuse and Neglect prior to the commencement of the activities or placements. In South Australia child protection legislation and policy require all organisations to establish and promote child safe environments. Mandatory reporting of child abuse and neglect training is required of all individuals working with children and young people. All students undertaking professional experience placements in South Australian government and non-government schools and preschools must provide documented evidence (ie a certificate) that shows they have completed all the required training from one of the providers mentioned on the following website. For more information go to http://www.unisa.edu.au/Education-Arts-and-Social-Sciences/school-of-education/Our-Placements/Pre-requisites-and-Requirements/

6. All students commencing from 1 January 2017 will be required to meet the required standard in the national Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) prior to graduation. Students will undertake the national literacy and numeracy tests during the first year of their program. Students will be required to meet the standard of each Test as a prerequisite for their final Professional Experience Placement course. The University will provide a range of supports for students who do not achieve the required standard in either the literacy or numeracy or both tests. Students will be allowed three attempts at each test. Any student who fails to meet the standard on three occasions in either the literacy or numeracy test will usually be counselled to transfer to an alternative program.

Notes

1. The Education Study component of the program comprises these 4 courses (18 units).

2. The Professional Experience and Reflection component of the program comprises these 3 courses (18 units).

3. The Discipline/Learning Area Studies component of the program comprises these 7 courses (31.5 units).

4. Students are required to complete this course in the first half of their final Study Period, before Professional Experience and Reflection 3.

5. Students are required to complete this course in the second half of their final Study Period, after Professional Pathway Year 6 - 9.