Master of Teaching (Primary)

2023 Deakin University Handbook

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Year	2023 course information
Award granted	Master of Teaching (Primary)
Campus	Burwood (Melbourne), Online For students who commenced prior to 2020 only
Duration	2 years full time (4 years part time) - 16 credit points Deakin courses can also be studied part time over a longer period.
CRICOS course code	088429K
Deakin course code	E762
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.
This course is for continuing students only. Students should contact a Student Adviser in Student Central for course and enrolment information. Further course structure information can be found in the Handbook archive.

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 course 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.

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.

For more information go to DeakinTALENT

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. More information available at Disability support services.

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 60 days of professional practice in education based contexts e.g. primary schools. 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, the type of fee place you hold, your commencement year, the units you choose and your study load.

Tuition fees increase at the beginning of each calendar year and all fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD). Tuition fees do not include textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment or costs such as mandatory checks, travel and stationery.

Use the Fee estimator to see course and unit fees applicable to your course and type of place. Further information regarding tuition fees, other fees and charges, invoice due dates, withdrawal dates, payment methods is available on our 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 primary 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 a/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

The Master of Teaching (Primary) is typically 16 credit points.

The exact number of credit points you study depends on how much credit you receive as recognition of prior learning (RPL) – your professional experience and previous qualifications – which can save you time and money

To qualify for the award of Master of Teaching (Primary), students must complete the following:

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

Inclusive Education
Internship
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
Research
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Leadership (Only available online) and

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

This course includes 60 days of supervised professional experience.

Students are also required to complete below two zero (0) credit point units ELN010 and ELN011 as part of the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) in order to graduate from their course.

Course structure

Core units

Year 1

ELN010

Australian Literacy Test (zero (0) credit points)

ELN011

Australian Numeracy Test (zero (0) credit points)

EPL746

Primary Literacy

EPM742

Primary Mathematical Development

EPO701

Primary Humanities

EPR781

Orientation to the Teaching Profession (replaces EPR721)

EPR782

Building Capacity in Professional Experience (replaces EPR722)

EPS735

Primary Science and Technology Education

EEE751 Teaching: Promoting Successful learning [No longer available for enrolment]

EEE752 Planning and Assessment with Diverse Learners [No longer available for enrolment, alternate unit EEE754]

Year 2

ECP711

Creativity and the Arts

ECP712

Social, Physical and Emotional Health and Wellbeing **2023 is the final year this unit will be offered**

EPR723

Reflecting On Practice in Professional Experience

EEE753 Becoming a Professional Educator [No longer available for enrolment, alternate unit ECE733]

Plus a four credit point specialisation

Specialisations

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

Internship

EPR704

Internship (4 credit points)

Research

EDX701

Research Design Development and Method

EDX712

Theory and Methodology in Education Research

EDX703

Research Paper A

EDX704

Research Paper B

Leadership of Teaching

ELT711 Theories and Models of Leadership: Introduction [No longer available for enrolment, please complete either ECM720, ECM721, ECM722 or ECM723]

ELT712 Leadership Communities of Learners [No longer available for enrolment, please complete either ECM721 or ECM723]

ELT713 Researching the Leadership of Teaching [No longer available for enrolment, please complete either ECM720, ECM721 or ECM723]

ELT714 Leadership of Teaching Profile [No longer available for enrolment, please complete either ECM721 or ECM723]

Inclusive Education

EIE701

Personalising Learning

EIE702

Teaching and Learning in the Inclusive Classroom

EIE703

Designing Engagement for Learning

EIE704

Supporting Communication in Inclusive Classrooms

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

ETL700

Pedagogy for TESOL and EAL Learners

ETL704

Language Curriculum and Assessment

ETL705

Pedagogic Grammar

ETL711

Learning An Additional Language

Languages Teaching

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

ETL709 Multilingualism and Multilingual Education in Global Contexts [No longer available for enrolment]

ETL710

Teaching and Learning in Languages Classrooms

ETL711

Learning An Additional Language

ETL716

CLIL Pedagogy

Professional Experience Placement

Students are required to apply for a Working with Children Check. Apply online as a volunteer at https://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/.

All professional experience placements must be undertaken in an Australian school setting. Overseas placements are not permitted.

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

Course duration - additional information

Course duration may be affected by delays in completing course requirements, such as accessing or completing work placements.

Further information

Student Central can help you with course planning, choosing the right units and explaining course rules and requirements.

Contact Student Central

Other learning experiences

Experiences in community and school or early childhood settings are embedded in some curriculum units beyond the professional experience placements. Students are also encouraged to volunteer in these settings. Wherever possible, academic staff work alongside education professionals and preservice teachers in these authentic learning experiences.

Research and research-related study

Independent research and practitioner research components are embedded across a number of units. Preservice teachers are expected to engage in critically reflective research on their own practice as a way of demonstrating their progress against the professional standards for graduate teachers.