Master of Teaching (Primary and Secondary)

2016 Deakin University Handbook

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2016 course information

Award granted Master of Teaching (Primary and Secondary)
CampusOffered at Burwood (Melbourne)
Cloud CampusYes
Duration2 years full-time or part-time equivalent
CRICOS course code088436M
Deakin course codeE765

Course sub-headings

Course overview

The Master of Teaching (Primary and Secondary) prepares you to work as a teacher across all primary and secondary levels including VCE. 

Selecting this course offers you more flexibility in levels you be able to teach when you graduate. Study core units to enhance your teaching skills and decide on which student level you’d like to teach later.

Alongside core studies in education, you will complete two secondary curriculum studies from English, TESOL, Languages other than English, Drama, Dance, Media, Visual Arts, Music, Humanities, Business and Economics, Geography, History, Mathematics, Health, Physics, Biology, Psychology, Chemistry, Science and Environmental Science.

Practical teaching experiences throughout your Masters of Teaching (Primary/Early childhood) course will ensure you have the practical experience you need to launch into your teaching career.

Professional recognition

This program is accredited by the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) as an initial teacher education program. 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 read Check the VIT registration requirements carefully.

Course rules

To qualify for the award of Master of Teaching (Secondary), students must complete 16 credit points.

12 core units

2 curriculum study units in a first teaching method area

2 curriculum study units in a second teaching method area

This course includes 90 days of supervised professional experience.

 

Course structure

Course Map

Course map

Course structure

Secondary Curriculum Study Units

Biology

ESS744Unit description is currently unavailable

ESS767Unit description is currently unavailable

Chemistry 

ESS744Unit description is currently unavailable

ESS768Unit description is currently unavailable

Dance only available Burwood (Melbourne) 

ECA731Unit description is currently unavailable

ECA732Unit description is currently unavailable

Drama only available Burwood (Melbourne) 

ECA731Unit description is currently unavailable

ECA732Unit description is currently unavailable

English 

ECL761Unit description is currently unavailable

ECL762Unit description is currently unavailable

Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) 

ETL700Unit description is currently unavailable [Formerly ESJ759]

ETL704Unit description is currently unavailable [Formerly ESJ760]

Environmental Science 

ESS741Unit description is currently unavailable

ESS742Unit description is currently unavailable

Geography 

EHU701Unit description is currently unavailable

EHU702Unit description is currently unavailable

Health Burwood (Melbourne) every year, Cloud (online) in alternative years 2016, 2018

ESH702Unit description is currently unavailable

ESH703Unit description is currently unavailable

History 

EHI701Unit description is currently unavailable

EHI702Unit description is currently unavailable

Humanities 

EHU701Unit description is currently unavailable

EHU702Unit description is currently unavailable

Languages Teaching 

ETL710Unit description is currently unavailable [Formerly ESJ757]

ETL709Unit description is currently unavailable [Formerly ESJ758]

Mathematics 

ESM724Unit description is currently unavailable

ESM725Unit description is currently unavailable

Media Only available Burwood (Melbourne)

ECA735Unit description is currently unavailable

ECA736Unit description is currently unavailable

Music

ECA731Unit description is currently unavailable

ECA732Unit description is currently unavailable

Science

ESS744Unit description is currently unavailable

ESS755Unit description is currently unavailable

Studies of Societies and Environments

EHU701Unit description is currently unavailable

EHU702Unit description is currently unavailable

Physics

ESS744Unit description is currently unavailable

ESS745Unit description is currently unavailable

Visual Arts

ECA731Unit description is currently unavailable

ECA732Unit description is currently unavailable

Course structure

Core units

Year 1 

EEE751Unit description is currently unavailable

EEE752Unit description is currently unavailable

EPL746Unit description is currently unavailable

EPM742Unit description is currently unavailable

EPR701Unit description is currently unavailable

EPR702Unit description is currently unavailable

EPS735Unit description is currently unavailable

EPO701Unit description is currently unavailable

Year 2

ECP711Unit description is currently unavailable

ECP712Unit description is currently unavailable

EEE753Unit description is currently unavailable

EPR709Unit description is currently unavailable

Two Secondary Curriculum Studies units in a first teaching method area

Two Secondary Curriculum Studies units in a second teaching method area


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.