Master of Teaching (Early Childhood)

2018 Deakin University Handbook

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Year	2018 course information
Award granted	Master of Teaching (Early Childhood)
Course Map	This course map is for new students commencing from 2018. If you require a course map from a previous year, please contact a Student Adviser.
Campus	Offered at Burwood (Melbourne)
Cloud Campus	Yes
Duration	2 years full-time or part-time equivalent
CRICOS course code	088430F
Deakin course code	E761
Approval status	This course is approved by the University under the Higher Education Standards Framework.
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition	The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 9.

Course sub-headings

Course overview

Early Childhood Education focuses on birth to 5 years. As Australia is in the midst of significant growth in the early childhood education sector, Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) has been developed to address the potential shortage of trained early childhood teachers.

Professional recognition

This program has been approved by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) as an early childhood teaching qualification in Australia.

Career opportunities

There is a strong demand for qualified teachers and graduate starting salaries for teachers are high compared to the graduate average. The increased demand for teachers has also resulted in improvements in teaching conditions, resources and career advancement opportunities. As a graduate of this course you may find employment as a teacher within the private or public education sectors. You will complete at least 60 days of supervised school or early childhood education experience and will be required to apply for the Working With Children Check (WWCC) administered by the Department of Justice.

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Participation requirements

Placement can occur at any time, including during the standard holiday breaks listed here: https://www.deakin.edu.au/courses/key-dates.

Reasonable adjustments to participation and other course requirements will be made for students with a disability. Click here for more information.

Research information

This is a graduate entry teaching course that introduces research based practice throughout the core professional studies units (a total of six credit points), which includes demonstrating their application of knowledge and skills through their 70 days of professional practice in education based contexts e.g. early childhood settings. As part of the series of core professional studies units, students are also required to complete a capstone assessment in the final year (1 credit point unit) to demonstrate their evidence based professional practice informed by data analysis and scholarship of teaching and learning.

Fees and charges

Fees and charges vary depending on your course, your fee category and the year you started. To find out about the fees and charges that apply to you, visit the Current students fees website.

Course Learning Outcomes

Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes	Course Learning Outcomes
Discipline specific knowledge and capabilities	Apply an advanced, integrated understanding of: current theories of child and adolescent development; contemporary theories and early childhood pedagogy; conceptual, cognitive and developmental theories of learning and of barriers to learning to teaching practice, with a particular focus on literacy and numeracy skills of all children. Demonstrate, analyse and synthesize an advanced and integrated understanding of the complex bodies of knowledge specific to the content areas to be taught and effective pedagogical approaches in early childhood education.
Communication	Discern and use high level effective interpersonal, oral, written and electronic communication skills with students, their parents, colleagues and other stakeholders to demonstrate empathy, develop rapport and build teacher/ student/ parent partnerships and trust. Use expert and specialised professional skills in teaching and learning to interpret and develop new knowledge and multimodal skills with students colleagues and the community. Contribute to scholarly and professional practice and inquiry using a range of communication methods to engage and motivate students and establish positive and inclusive learning environments.
Digital literacy	Select, create, curate and evaluate a range of digital teaching and learning resources and technologies to support student engagement and learning in accordance with responsible and ethical practice. Employ a range of digital resources to analyse and disseminate classroom research as a professional practitioner and in scholarly contexts and/or in leadership roles.
Critical thinking	Critically evaluate and synthesise information relating to student learning, using formative and summative assessment data, taking into consideration contemporary theories of curriculum and pedagogy to make judgments about the use of appropriate teaching, learning and assessment strategies and apply this understanding in professional practice, research and/or leadership roles. Identify, analyse, implement, evaluate and adapt a range of cross-curricula and learning activities in response to the needs of students. Inquire, research and reflect critically on professional practice and the scholarship of teaching.
Problem solving	Demonstrate expert and specialised knowledge and apply technical and creative skills to research, critically analyse, implement, evaluate a range of problems and issues in the learning environment and communities. Use leadership, creativity and initiative to identify solutions and develop inclusive and supportive learning environments. Critically reflect on professional practice and/or leadership role to generate creative approaches to a range of problems encountered in learning environment and communities.
Self-management	Work autonomously and responsibly and identify and plan for professional development as a reflective practitioner committed to high standards of professional practice. Actively participate in an/or lead professional learning communities to deepen professional skills in and knowledge of contemporary educational issues.
Teamwork	Work collaboratively with colleagues, other professionals, families and members of the wider community who share responsibility for the learning and wellbeing of students to optimise student learning.
Global citizenship	Apply advanced knowledge and skills as an educator to develop learning environments and experiences that address cultural diversity and socioeconomic factors to positively influence students’ learning. Demonstrate and apply the legal and ethical responsibility required in the teaching profession.
Approved by Faculty Board 2014

Course rules

To qualify for the award of Master of Teaching (Early Childhood), students must complete 16 credit points as follows:

12 core units
A further 4 credit points in one of the following specialisations:

Inclusive Education

Internship

Research

Leadership (Only available Cloud (online)) and

AAI018 Academic Integrity (0-credit-point compulsory unit)

This course includes 70 days of supervised professional experience

Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements. Click here for more information.

Course structure

Specialisations

Students complete the remaining four credit points from one of following specialisations

Internship

EPR704

Unit description is currently unavailable (4 credit points)

Research

EDX701