Master of Teaching (Primary)

2016 Deakin University Handbook

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2016 course information

Award granted Master of Teaching (Primary)
CampusOffered at Burwood (Melbourne)
Cloud CampusYes
Duration2 years full-time or part-time equivalent
CRICOS course code088429K
Deakin course codeE762

Course sub-headings

Course overview

The Master of Teaching (Primary) course is fully accredited by the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) and prepares graduates for employment as a primary teacher in Australia and overseas. The course includes core subjects of the primary curriculum: English, mathematics, science, humanities and social sciences, the arts, technology, health and physical education, and opportunities to develop breadth of knowledge in areas of interest.

Professional recognition

This program is accredited by the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) as an initial teacher education program against the Australian professional standards for teachers. Graduates of this course who are intending to apply for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) may be required to provide further information. You are advised to check the VIT registration requirements carefully.

Course rules

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

  • 12 core units
  • And a further 4 credit points in one of the following:
    1. Inclusive Education
    2. Internship
    3. Languages Teaching
      • Note: Students undertaking the Languages Teaching specialisation must have the appropriate prior study of a language, as per the VIT Specialist Area Guidelines
    4. Research
    5. Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
    6. Leadership (Only available Cloud (online))
This course includes 60 days of supervised professional experience.

 

Course structure

Core units

Year 1 

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EPO701Unit description is currently unavailable

EPR701Unit description is currently unavailable

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Year 2 

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Students complete the remaining four credit points from one of 

InternshipInclusive EducationLanguages TeachingLeadership of Teaching  Teaching English as a Second LanguageResearch

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Course structure

Course Map

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Course structure

Specialisations

Internship

EPR704Unit description is currently unavailable (4 credit points)

Research

EDX701Unit description is currently unavailable (Formerly EXR781/EXR782)

EDX702Unit description is currently unavailable (Formerly EXR791)

Or

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And

EDX703Unit description is currently unavailable (Formerly EXR796)

EDX704Unit description is currently unavailable (Formerly EXR797)

Leadership of Teaching

Only available Cloud (online)

ELT711Unit description is currently unavailable

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Inclusive Education

EIE701Unit description is currently unavailable

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EIE704Unit description is currently unavailable

 Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

ETL700Unit description is currently unavailable

ETL704Unit description is currently unavailable

ETL705Unit description is currently unavailable

ETL711Unit description is currently unavailable

Languages Teaching

Student must meet the VIT Specialist Area Guidelines for Languages Teaching to enrol in this specialisation.

ETL705Unit description is currently unavailable

ETL709Unit description is currently unavailable

ETL710Unit description is currently unavailable

ETL711Unit description is currently unavailable


Professional Experience Placement

Students are required to apply for a Working with Children Check.  Apply online as a volunteer at https://online.justice.vic.gov.au/wwccu/onlineapplication.doj  

For further information contact the School of Education, Professional Experience office.