南十字星学院

The Master of Teaching (Primary) is a Initial Teacher Education (ITE) program, designed to meet the National Professional Standards for Teachers – professional knowledge, professional practice and professional engagement at graduate teacher level, equipping them for provisional registration as generalist teachers Prep to Year 6.

Independent action research equips you in your place of Professional Experience, improving your teaching skills and contributing to the field. In addition to developing skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills, you will be equipped with advanced knowledge in the full range of primary curriculum.

COURSE STRUCTURE

Structure of the course of study: The course structure is based on eight semesters (each of 13 weeks duration), with four subjects taught in each semester.

It comprises:

14 Compulsory core subjects

1 Compulsory research subject

1 Elective subject

Professional Experience (including Community Engagement) consisting of community-based learning and a minimum number of supervised teaching days in primary schools as stipulated by local registration/employing bodies. To qualify for award of the degree of Master of Teaching (Primary) a candidate shall accrue an aggregate of at least 160 credit points, including satisfactory completion of the core subjects.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

Knowledge

Demonstrated:

advanced and integrated understanding of key issues and practices within the discipline area of primary teaching;

knowledge of scholarship and recent developments in the KLA’s pertaining to primary teaching, including, where appropriate, across disciplines;

understanding of general research principles and methods, and advanced knowledge of specific research approaches used in the discipline area of primary teaching;

advanced and integrated understanding regarding the planning, implementation, assessment and reporting of pedagogically sound learning activities consistent with a Christian worldview and appropriate to the demands of the teaching context.

Skills

Demonstrated ability to:

evaluate, synthesize and critically engage the theoretical knowledge regarding the stages of development in physical, cognitive, social/emotional and spiritual growth in children and apply it to diagnosis and strategies for progression;

analyze and synthesize various pedagogical approaches with differing ideologies and develop skills and strategies (including technologies) to enhance the quality of learning for all students, including those from marginalized communities;

design and execute a research project which examines a complex problem or issue using appropriate methodologies and theories from the discipline area;

communicate effectively complex ideas and proposed solutions to peers and general audiences in diverse contexts;

identify and critically evaluate new developments of research and scholarship in the discipline area of primary teaching.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Graduates of the Master of Teaching (Primary) may find employment in schools (faith-based, government and non-government schools), not-for-profit and mission-focused organizations, community service-orientated positions, and positions that require research skills and critical thinking. Additionally, graduates may progress further along the pathway toward other postgraduate studies upon completion of the Master of Teaching (Primary).