Master of Teaching (Primary and Early Childhood)

Program Overview

The Master of Teaching (Primary and Early Childhood) at Deakin University prepares individuals to become classroom-ready educators for children from birth to grade 6. The program emphasizes practical learning, diversity and inclusion, and leading-edge research. Graduates complete 90 days of professional placement and a performance assessment, ensuring they meet national teaching standards and are equipped for success in the classroom.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master of Teaching (Primary and Early Childhood) is designed for individuals who are passionate about nurturing young children from birth to grade 6 and are motivated to make a genuine impact on future generations. The program is infused with practical learning, focusing on dynamic skills and communication. Graduates will be classroom-ready, finely tuned educators and leaders with a set of adaptable techniques. A career in education provides flexibility, variety, and security. Students will learn from highly experienced and passionate teachers who understand the importance of recognizing all students as people first. The program covers topics such as diversity and inclusion, teacher inquiry, context and leading-edge research, coupled with culturally relevant approaches to teaching. Deakin University fosters collaboration with early childhood educators, primary and secondary teachers, providing a well-rounded view of how young people learn. This, combined with 90-days of professional placement and completion of Deakin Teaching Performance Assessment (DTPA), benchmarked against national standards, sets graduates up for success in the classroom anywhere in Australia and beyond.

Outline:

The Master of Teaching (Primary and Early Childhood) typically consists of 16 credit points. The exact number of credit points may vary depending on recognition of prior learning (RPL), which can save time and money. To qualify for the award, students must complete 15 core units (16 credit points), plus two (2) zero (0) credit point compulsory units, ELN010 and ELN011, for all Primary and Secondary Initial Teacher Education Students. The program includes 90-days of supervised professional experience, and students must successfully complete the Deakin Teaching Performance Assessment. This assessment must be completed in the final year of study and indicates that the student has met the expected standard of performance for each of the Graduate Teacher Standards.

Core Units:

| Unit Code | Unit Name | |---|---| | DAI001 | Academic Integrity Module | | ELN010 | Australian Literacy Test | | ELN011 | Australian Numeracy Test | | EEE754 | Language, Literacies and Learning | | EEE755 | Numeracy, Social Justice and New Pedagogies | | EEE756 | Health, Wellbeing and Inclusive Education | | EPL746 | Primary Literacy | | EPM742 | Primary Mathematical Development | | ECE761 | Early Childhood Pedagogy, Curricula and Contexts | | EPR781 | Orientation to the Teaching Profession | | EPR782 | Building Capacity in Professional Experience | | ECE704 | Learning in and Through the Arts in Early Years | | ECE705 | Integrative Curriculum Concepts in Play-Based Contexts: Mathematics and Science | | EPS735 | Primary Science and Technology Education | | EPO702 | Arts, Humanities and Sustainability in Primary Education | | ECE703 | Integrative Curriculum Concepts in Play-Based Contexts: Language and Literacy | | EPR784 | Curriculum Inquiry in Professional Experience |

Careers:

Graduates of the Master of Teaching (Primary and Early Childhood) will be highly sought-after in a variety of educational settings, including public, independent, and private schools, as well as arts, museums, and learning centers. They may also pursue careers in corporate learning and development, counseling, human resources, policy, and universities.