Masters (Coursework)
The Master of Teaching (Primary) builds preservice teacher knowledge and skills to teach across the curriculum. There is an emphasis on researching teacher practice in numeracy and literacy.
There is demand in the sector to build efficacy of graduates in the areas of diagnostic learning, special needs, pedagogical expertise and relationship skill building. This course gives you the opportunity to specialise in these areas. The pedagogical structure allows graduates to work and adapt effectively in complex contemporary learning environments.
Professional experience is based around inquiry and experiential learning with iterative skill development opportunities linking knowledge, context and experience to understanding the theoretical dimensions needed to understand practice in school and other learning contexts.
The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 9 - Masters Degree.
Please note, the following course structure is indicative and subject to change depending on your course location, offer year or how you tailor your course with specialisations, majors, minors and electives. Structures for the following year are not normally finalised until October, so the sample provided is based on the most recently approved structure. For more information, please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook.
To qualify for the award of Master of Teaching (Primary), students must complete a total of 240 credit points across 2 years.
Year 1 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:
Year 2 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:
Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree.
Subject name Subject code Year Credit points ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE LTU0AIM 1 0 CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT EDU5CDF 1 15 HUMANITIES FOR THE 21ST CENTURY EDU5HUM 1 15 INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION EDU5IHP 1 15 MANAGING LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS EDU5MLE 1 15 PRIMARY ART AND CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT EDU5ACE 1 15 PRIMARY MATHS/NUMERACY EDU5PMN 1 15 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: PRIMARY ENGLISH/LITERACY EDU5PEL 1 15 TEACHING PRIMARY SCIENCE EDU5TPS 1 15 ASSESSMENT AND CURRICULUM EDU5AAC 2 15 BUILDING INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES OF LEARNERS EDU5BCL 2 15 CULTURE & INDIGENOUS PERSPECTIVES EDU5CIP 2 15 EDUCATION LAW AND ETHICS LAW5EDU 2 15 LEARNING DIFFERENCES AND PEDAGOGY EDU5LDP 2 15 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE GRADUATE OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT EDU5GOA 2 15 TEACHER RESEARCH PROJECT EDU5TRP 2 30The Handbook contains detailed course information designed for enrolled students, including course structures, electives and options. The delivery of this course can vary between campuses.
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The Master of Teaching (Primary) prepare you for a range of teaching careers in:
The Master of Teaching (Primary) is accredited by the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT). Professional registration may require an application to the professional body and may have additional or ongoing requirements beyond the completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.