Master of Teaching (Primary)
Course code I83
Provides a nationally accredited initial teacher education qualification for students who have already obtained a Bachelor degree or an equivalent qualification in areas other than Education.
The Master of Teaching (Primary) is designed to produce future teachers ready to enter the Primary education profession. This course is built on the principle that students come to the program with strengths from a diverse range of educational and life experiences. A distinguishing feature of the course is the opportunity to complete a formal specialisation in the Primary Education qualification. This enables students to obtain a deeper and broader level knowledge and understanding in a particular Learning Area at the graduate level, while maintaining your generalist knowledge. The range and number of professional practice experiences are a key feature of the course. This ensures students can make the essential connection between theory and practice whilst building both professional and generic skills in real teaching environments. Partnerships between the University and over 1,000 schools and early childhood settings allow pre-service teachers to gain experience in diverse settings including public, metropolitan, rural, regional and remote schools, allowing them to work with children from differing economic, social, ethnic and educational backgrounds. Successful completion of the course presents graduates with the opportunity to gain employment as teachers equipped with the knowledge and skills to make a positive difference to the lives of young people. Final year Pre-Service Teachers can apply for a place in the internship program in a school.
Entry requirements
ECU admission and English language requirements apply.
See Course Entry for further information.
Course code
I83
Admissions
Fees
Commonwealth supported - estimated 1st year indicative fee AUD $6,700
See Fees and Scholarships for further information.
Availability & Campus
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
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| Joondalup | ||
| Mount Lawley | FT PT | PT |
| South West | FT PT | PT |
| Online | FT PT | PT |
See Course Details for further information.
Early closing date 27-07-2020
This course has an early closing date for applications. To avoid disappointment, we recommend you apply by this date.
Entry requirements
ECU admission and English language requirements apply.
See Course Entry for further information.
Course code
I83
CRICOS code
098289A
Fees
International students - estimated 1st year indicative fee AUD $30,700
See Fees and Scholarships for further information.
Availability & Campus
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Joondalup | ||
| Mount Lawley | FT | |
| South West | FT | |
| Online |
See Course Details for further information.
Early closing date 27-07-2020
This course has an early closing date for applications. To avoid disappointment, we recommend you apply by this date.
Course Entry
Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.
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The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.
All applicants are required to have completed at least one year of full-time equivalent study relevant to one or more learning areas of the primary school curriculum. Entrants to graduate entry programs must have a discipline-specific bachelor or equivalent qualification relevant to the Australian Curriculum or other recognised areas of schooling provision, and satisfy non-academic criteria, in addition to satisfying academic entry criteria. Applicants' non-academic capabilities will be assessed based on completion of a Non-Academic Requirements for Teacher Entry (NARTE) online questionnaire.
Academic admission requirements (Band 6) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- Bachelor degree; or
- Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.
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Students must attain an IELTS Academic with an average level of 7.5 or more, across the four components of listening, speaking, reading and writing; no score below level 7.0 in any of these components; and, a score of 8.0 or more in the components of speaking and listening.
Note:- If secondary education and degree studies were completed within a period of 2 years before applying for registration in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK or the USA, applicants do not need to provide proof of English competency.
- Applicants who have completed their secondary education in South Africa in English and have an undergraduate degree taught in English from a South African University are deemed to have met English language requirements for entry to the Master of Teaching.
Course Details
Choose student typeSemester availability
Semester 1: Study full-time at Mount Lawley, South West or Online
Semester 1: Study part-time at Mount Lawley, South West or Online
Semester 2: Study part-time at Mount Lawley, South West or Online
Semester availability
Semester 1: Study full-time at Mount Lawley, South West
Course Structure
Students must complete the above two units LIT1200 (Personal Literacy) and NUM1200 (Personal Numeracy). The Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia requires that all students who enrol in a pre-service teacher education course (undergraduate and graduate) from 1st January 2017 will have to successfully complete tests about their personal levels of literacy and numeracy to graduate, and therefore, be eligible for registration as a teacher. Students who enrol in the Master of Teaching (Primary) will need to complete successfully both components of the personal Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students (LANTITE) to enrol beyond 120 credit points within their course).
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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| EDU6015 | Learners and Learning | 10 |
| LAN6015 | Language Education | 10 |
| AED6205 | Teaching the Arts | 10 |
| MPE6105 | Primary Mathematics Education | 10 |
| WPL6105 | First Professional Practice | 20 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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| EDU6205 | Positive Learning Environments | 10 |
| HSS6215 | Teaching Humanities and Social Sciences (Primary) | 10 |
| ICT6050 | Technologies | 10 |
| HPE6104 | Teaching Health and Physical Education | 10 |
| WPL6205 | Second Professional Practice | 20 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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| EDF6101 | Strategies for Teaching Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students | 15 |
| CUR6020 | Programming and Assessment in Numeracy | 15 |
| SCE6103 | Primary Science Education | 15 |
| CUR6010 | Programming and Assessment in Literacy | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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| WPL6335 | Third Professional Practice | 10 |
| TPA6120 | Teaching Performance Assessment | 10 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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| All students complete the following unit: | ||
| EDU6260 | Transition to Teaching | 10 |
As well as complete one of the following options (30 credit points):
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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| RES6101 | Research Preparation: Methods of Research | 20 |
| EDU6195 | Advanced Seminar | 10 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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| EDU6227 | Internship | 30 |
OPTION 3: PROFESSIONAL LEARNING - GRADUATE CERTIFICATE MODE
In consultation with the course coordinator, students may select two Graduate Certificate of Education units totalling 30 credit points.
OPTION 4: PROFESSIONAL LEARNING - SPECIALISATION MODE
Students may select one specialisation totalling 30 credit points.
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For more detailed unit information for this course take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Semester timetable.
Student handbookSpecialisations you can study in this course
Course notes
Important course notes
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Please note that the second year of this course is delivered in trimesters rather than semesters. Please contact Student Hub if you have any queries.
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The internship unit (EDU6227) enables final year Pre-Service Teachers to fulfill a diversity of roles and/or assume increasing responsibility for the tasks and duties normally performed by employees in an approved context that may include school, community or industry. Further information regarding Professional Experience can be found at: https://www.ecu.edu.au/schools/education/professional-experience
Attendance requirements
Generally host Schools and Centres require that the pre-service teachers attend the placement on a full time basis and otherwise meet their specific attendance requirements of the particular placement. There is limited scope for ECU to negotiate any deviations from these requirements.
Clearances and/or Risk Management Protocols Required
The Department of Education Western Australia and cooperating non-government schools have the right to determine 'fit and proper persons' to enter and practice in schools. For these reasons, all Pre-Service teachers 18 years of age and over will be required to have a current Department of Education Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and a current Working with Children Check, or the equivalent clearance issued by the relevant State authority before commencing this period of Professional Practice Further information can be found at http://www.ecu.edu.au/schools/education/professional- practice/clearances
Professional practice rules
During the placement, it is imperative that Pre-Service Teachers always demonstrate professionalism and respect for industry partners. Pre-Service Teachers must abide by the professional standards set out in the ECU Student Code of Conduct and comply with the applicable University policies and rules. The Student Code of Conduct can be found at: http://policysearch.ecu.edu.au/PolicySearch/Record/767/file/document The host School/Centre has absolute discretion to terminate the Pre-Service Teachers placement prior to completion of the placement. Situations where this discretion has been exercised are typically where the School/Centre has had concerns about Pre-Service Teacher's conduct or performance. ECU may also withdraw a Pre-Service Teacher from placement in certain circumstances. Early termination or withdrawal from the professional practice placement may result in a Fail grade for this unit.
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Central to this course is an extensive program of Professional Experience in schools culminating in a final Teaching Practicum I the final semester of the course. Students have the shared responsibility for the education, safety and well-being of children in schools, therefore the teaching profession demands the highest professional standards and personal ethics. Students will complete a 4 week placement (WPL6105) and a 5 week placement (WPL6205) in Year 1 and a 6 week placement (WPL6335) in Year 2. Further information regarding Professional Experience can be found at: https://www.ecu.edu.au/schools/education/professional-experience
Attendance requirements
Generally host Schools and Centres require that the pre-service teachers attend the placement on a full time basis and otherwise meet their specific attendance requirements of the particular placement. There is limited scope for ECU to negotiate any deviations from these requirements.
Clearances and/or Risk Management Protocols Required
To undertake a Professional Practice in a school or childcare setting, all pre-service teacher education students over the age of 18 must have supplied ECU with evidence of the following two clearances: A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) from the Department of Education WA. A valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) from the Department for Child Protection and Family Support WA. Further information can be found at:http://www.ecu.edu.au/schools/education/professionalpractice/clearances
Professional practice rules
During the placement, it is imperative that Pre-Service Teachers always demonstrate professionalism and respect for industry partners. Pre-Service Teachers must abide by the professional standards set out in the ECU Student Code of Conduct and comply with the applicable University policies and rules. The Student Code of Conduct can be found at: http://policysearch.ecu.edu.au/PolicySearch/Record/767/file/document The host School/Centre has absolute discretion to terminate the Pre-Service Teachers placement prior to completion of the placement. Situations where this discretion has been exercised are typically where the School/Centre has had concerns about Pre-Service Teacher's conduct or performance. ECU may also withdraw a Pre-Service Teacher from placement in certain circumstances. Early termination or withdrawal from the professional practice placement may result in a Fail grade for this unit.
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Students will need to graduate to be eligible to register with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA). Registration with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA) is required to practice in the profession.
Graduates must meet the Teacher Registration Board of WA (TRBWA) literacy and numeracy proficiency requirements prior to graduation for teacher registration in Western Australia. Further information is available at http://www.trb.wa.gov.au
Course Learning Outcomes
- Apply cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, evaluate and synthesise teaching theory and practice in authentic situations.
- Apply communication and collaboration skills to design innovative curriculum, learning and assessment activities in primary education.
- Reflect critically on a complex body of education knowledge, research principles and methods to demonstrate mastery of primary teaching.
- Use high level self management skills to initiate, plan and execute an extended practicum.
Professional Recognition
Accredited by: Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA)
Fees and Scholarships
Choose student typeAUD $6,700 *
* Commonwealth supported - estimated 1st year indicative fee
The 'Estimated 1st year indicative fee' is provided as a guide only, based on a typical enrolment of students undertaking the first year of this course. At ECU, you pay for the individual units you enrol in, not an overall course fee, so the total cost of your course will vary, depending on what units you choose. An indicative fee will be provided with your course offer, however you can use our Course Fee Calculator to estimate the actual amount you’ll need to pay. ECU fees are adjusted annually.
AUD $30,700 *
* International students - estimated 1st year indicative fee
The 'estimated 1st year indicative fee' is provided as a guide only, and has been calculated based on a typical enrolment of students undertaking the first year of this course. At ECU, you pay for each individual unit you enrol in, not an overall course fee, so the total cost of your course will vary, depending on what units you choose. An indicative fee will be provided with your course offer, however you can use our Course Fee Calculator to estimate the actual amount you’ll need to pay. ECU fees are adjusted annually.
Scholarships
ECU has a scholarship program that provides many opportunities each year to students undertaking studies here.
Find a scholarshipCareer Opportunities
This course creates quality graduates ready to take up employment in education learning environments.
Possible future job titles
Primary Teacher
Student
stories
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"Teaching an obvious choice for Eagles star"
Mark NicoskiMaster of Teaching Studying a Master of Teaching at ECU was an obvious choice for former West Coast Eagles star Mark Nicoski.
The course is enabling him to upskill and continue his professional development for a potential career outside football.
There's also plenty of knowledge and transferable skills in the course that apply to his current position as a development coach for the 2018 premiers.
"Having always had an affiliation for helping others, teaching struck me as a profession that puts you at the coalface of educating and guiding others for what life has in store," he said.
"The Master of Teaching will upskill me, and give me the best platform to impact the lives of those at an important stage of human development."
Quick guide to uni-speak
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ATAR is the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank, the primary criterion for entry into most undergraduate university courses in Australia. The ATAR is a percentile score which denotes a student's ranking relative to their state-wide peers upon completion of their secondary education.
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CRICOS is the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. A CRICOS code is allocated to education institutions (like ECU) who are approved to recruit, enrol and deliver education to overseas students. Courses with a CRICOS code are available to international students who meet the entry requirements.
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A major, or unit set, is your chosen area of in-depth study in an undergraduate course. It usually involves 8 units of study, or one-third of the units in a 3-year degree. Talk to your Student Information Office if you need help choosing a major subject.
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Minors include between 4 and 6 study units in a specific discipline. Not all courses require you to complete a minor. Your minor subject doesn't appear on your printed degree (parchment), but is part of your academic transcript.
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If you're enrolled in 3 or more units in a semester this is considered full-time study. To complete most 3-year degrees studying full-time you'll need to complete 4 units per semester, i.e. 24 units over 3 years.
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If a course is available to study part-time you can generally expect it to take twice as long to complete as it would in full-time mode. Part-time students are enrolled in 1 or 2 units maximum per semester.
Note: International students who hold a student visa can only choose the full-time study option for our courses. This is to ensure the course is completed within the duration of the student visa.
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Most courses start in Semester 1 each year, usually in the last week of February. Some courses can be started in Semester 2 (we call this mid-year). There's a week of Orientation before each semester to help you get used to uni life.
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A lot of our courses start in Semester 2 each year, usually in the last week of July. We call this mid-year. There's a week of Orientation beforehand to help you get used to uni life.
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We use a points system to make it easier for you to understand your study progress. Most Bachelors degree study units are allocated 15 credit points. If you're studying a 3-year full-time degree you'll need to successfully complete 360 credit points – that's 24 units x 15 points per unit.
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These are compulsory units you have to successfully complete as part of your course.
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An elective is a unit you choose to study that counts towards your course requirements, but isn't compulsory. For some courses we recommend elective units. In some situations, a course coordinator may approve an elective unit as a replacement for a compulsory one.
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