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Master of Teaching (Early Childhood)
Deakin University, Melbourne/Geelong, VIC, Australia
About this program
Study a Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) and learn how to help young children develop key skills like empathy and self-confidence through play. With 60+ days professional placement built-in, you will graduate prepared to shape the next generation. The course also combines online and on-campus learning, giving you the flexibility to balance work and study. Ranked #3 in Australia and #13 worldwide for education and educational research, Deakin is also the only university to embed the Berry Street Education Model, using trauma-informed strategies in all initial teaching degrees. You can choose to specialise in early childhood inquiry, trauma responsive practice or research pathways. You may also be able to fast track this two-year masters degree, graduating sooner and ready to manage safe, healthy and engaging learning environments that promote academic success. This course is approved by ACECQA as an early childhood teaching qualification in Australia.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
- Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0-credit-point compulsory unit)
- Trauma Informed Practice
- Science Education Lab Safety Induction. Core units: Bioecological Perspectives of Child Development in the Early Years
- Positioning Early Childhood Education and Care
- Pedagogical Understandings of Teaching and Learning in the Early Childhood Contexts
- Children's Ecological Positioning
- Integrative Curriculum Concepts in Play-Based Contexts (Language and Literacy, Creative Arts, Mathematics and Science)
- Teacher as Leader
- Diverse Environments and Pedagogies Plus a 4-credit-point speciali
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Secondary School TeacherANZSCO 241411
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Needs an AITSL skills assessment and registration with a state teacher regulatory authority (such as VIT or NESA) to work.
Assessed by Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)
Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) TeacherANZSCO 241111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186, via AITSL assessment and state registration.
Assessed by Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)
Primary School TeacherANZSCO 241213
On STSOL and CSOL, so it supports the 190, 491, and the employer-sponsored 482/494/186, but not the 189 on its own. AITSL assesses at least one year of full-time equivalent primary-education study within the qualification.
Assessed by Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
To be considered for admission to this degree you will need to meet at least one of the following criteria: completion of a bachelor degree or higher in a different discipline; completion of a bachelor degree in primary or secondary teaching
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