Masters (Coursework)
The Master of Teaching (Primary) is a two-year graduate entry initial teacher education program for pre-service primary teachers. The program is informed by the latest research and contains (i) an introduction to the profession, Aboriginal education, teaching students who have English as an additional language or dialect, teaching and learning, inclusive and special education, classroom behaviour management, literacy and numeracy education and ICT across the curriculum; (ii) eight curriculum methods units; and (iii) 60 days of professional experience are spread across three units in the course, including an 'online demonstration school' and a professional experience partial internship. Students are also introduced to research principles and methods and complete a research project as part of their candidature. All students complete a Primary Specialisation in English/Literacy.
Teacher Registration: Students should note that teacher registration requirements vary from state to state. UNE bases its degree structures on the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) guidelines, under the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership framework for teacher registration. It is the responsibility of each student to check their eligibility to teach with the relevant state authority (including students who intend to teach in NSW).
This is an approved Student Income Support course. Eligible students may apply for Youth Allowance or Austudy.
This course is accredited with the New South Wales Education Standards Authority (NESA).
A candidate shall:
(a) hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor degree, or an AQF Level 7 Bachelor degree and an AQF Level 8 or 9 postgraduate qualification, with a GPA of at least 3.50 in which they have completed the equivalent of one full academic year or eight units of study in a discipline area or discipline areas relevant to one or more of the following Key Learning Areas KLAs):
English KLA
Communications, creative writing, English literature; language studies (English), linguistics, literature studies, media studies (ie the theoretical study of media or where the product is a literary text).
Mathematics KLA
Pure or applied mathematics; other studies of mathematics that are relevant to the central concepts, modes of enquiry and structure of the content/discipline(s) (only one unit of statistics may be counted); engineering units may be considered upon review of unit statements for appropriate mathematical content.
Science and Technology KLA
Agriculture; architecture; biology; bio-technology; chemistry; computing studies; design - interior, industrial, graphics, fashion, product, landscape (2 units only may be counted); design and technology; engineering/physics; geology, Earth and/or environmental science; materials science; medicine/nursing/biomedical science; psychology; or similar fields which include processes of inquiry, designing and producing.
Human Society and Its Environment KLA
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander studies, Aboriginal languages; anthropology and/or Sociology; archaeology; Asian or Pacific studies; economics/business studies; cultural studies; geography/environmental studies; government and citizenship; history; languages; legal studies; political science; studies of religion.
Creative and Practical Arts KLA
Dance including practical experience in choreography and performance in various dance styles appropriate for primary contexts; drama including experiential involvement in making and performing drama; music including performing (singing, playing and moving), listening and organising sound (composing) incorporating a range of repertoire and approaches; visual arts including art making and art history/theory; fine arts.
Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) KLA
Physical education studies; health studies; family studies; health promotion; human movement studies; nutrition education; sports science.
Applicants who are 12 credit points short of meeting the prerequisite for KLA discipline knowledge may be permitted to enrol in the relevant curriculum units provided they enrol concurrently in the appropriate prerequisite discipline unit or units. All prerequisites must be passed prior to or concurrently with Master of Teaching (Primary) candidature. Such prerequisite discipline units are in addition to the program of study in the Master of Teaching.
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(b) satisfy the School of their suitability for teaching through the satisfactory completion of the Personal Statement for Initial Teacher Education Course Entry; and
(c) comply with the University's English Language Requirements for Courses in Education Accredited by the NSW Education Standards Authority.
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
Primary Teacher
From 2019 onwards, the Department of Education advises that an application for approval to teach will include consideration of a preferred minimum credit average (or equivalent) by the conclusion of the applicant's Program of Study.