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Master of Teaching (Early Childhood)
Edith Cowan University, Perth, WA, Australia
About this program
The Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) at Edith Cowan University provides a nationally accredited initial teaching qualification for students who already hold a bachelor degree or equivalent in an area other than education. The course is dedicated to producing quality graduates ready for employment across the early childhood education sector, including teaching children from birth to eight years of age, with a focus on the care and education of young children.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
- Students must pass the National Literacy and Numeracy Test (LANTITE) via Personal Literacy and Personal Numeracy units. Year 1 covers Language and Literacy Birth to 5 Years
- Visual Arts and Music Education in Early Childhood
- Investigating Young Children's Holistic Learning and Development
- and Mathematics and Technologies for Young Children
- then Science for Young Children
- Early Literacy 5-8 Years
- Mathematics in the Early Years of School
- and Early Childhood Practice and Pedagogy for Children 5-8. Year 2 covers Physical Education Health and Wellbeing for Young Children
- Humanities and Social Sciences Birth to 8 Years
- Inclusive Early Childhood Environments
- Effective Pedagogy and Practice in Early Childhood Contexts
- and a Teaching Performance Assessment
- then Aboriginal Contexts in Early Childhood Education
- Contemporary and Comparative Perspectives in Early Childhood Education
- Dance Drama and Media Arts Education in Early Childhood
- and Leading and Managing in Early Childhood Contexts. Total: 2 years full time equivalent
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
All applicants need a discipline specific bachelor degree or equivalent qualification relevant to the Australian Curriculum or another recognised area of school provision; professional experience cannot substitute for the degree. Academic admission requirements (Band 6) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following: a bachelor degree, or equivalent prior learning including at least five years of relevant professional experience.
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