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.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

• Primary schools
• Early childhood education
• Special education
• Community
• Non-traditional learning environments, including advisory boards, private organisations and local and state government.

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION

The Master of Teaching (Primary) is accredited by the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT).