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Master of Teaching (Primary)

The Master of Teaching (Primary) is a pre-service teaching qualification for Primary education teacher training.

The Master of Teaching (Primary) is a pre-service teaching qualification that integrates Christian faith and worldview with academic learning and teaching practice.

Accredited with the NSW Department of Education and Training, the Master of Teaching (Primary) provides the approved fourth year preservice teacher education for teacher registration with the NSW Institute of Teachers.

Duration

The Master of Teaching (Primary) is taught over four semesters which can be taken over two years full time or up to four years part time.

Mode of Study

The Master of Teaching (Primary) is delivered via online learning. Students have access to WI Online which provides access to the courses, resources, discussion forums, discussion posts for general information, grade books, staff and student information, calendar dates, and a digital drop box for assignments which are submitted electronically. Tutors are in regular contact with students to answer questions on the study material and provide feedback on assignments.

On Campus Requirement

A compulsory orientation is run at the beginning of the course. This orientation includes workshops, tutorials, introduction to the semester’s units plus a child protection workshop. The orientation also familiarises students with the online delivery system, the student portal:WI Online.

Entry Requirements

Candidates should hold a university undergraduate degree and before applying for admission, applicants should approach the teacher registration authorities in their own State or Territory to establish the suitability of their undergraduate studies for primary teaching. NSW applicants should check their qualifications with the NSW Institute of Teachers website.

Course Units

The Master of Teaching (Primary) is designed around four strands and all units are compulsory.

Foundational Studies

  • Introduction to Teaching
  • Psychology for Teachers
  • Teaching Students with Diverse Abilities
  • Teaching Biblical Studies
  • Cultural Perspectives in Teaching

Curriculum Studies

  • Literacy
  • English
  • Numeracy
  • Mathematics
  • Science & Technology
  • Human Society & Its Environment
  • Personal Development, Health and Physical Education
  • Creative Arts

Professional Experience

  • Professional  Experience I, II, III (60 days in total) 

The professional experience (practicum) is normally undertaken in schools in the area in which the pre-service teacher lives.

Fees

Education Fees 

FEE-HELP is available.

FEE-HELP (FEE Higher Education Loan Programme) is a loan facility for eligible students (ie, an Australian citizen or those who hold a permanent humanitarian visa) enrolled in fee-paying, postgraduate non-research courses.

FEE-HELP is similar to the deferred payment arrangements allowed to undergraduate students through HECS-HELP. It enables eligible students to apply for a loan from the Commonwealth Government to cover part or all of their tuition fees, and to defer repayment of the loan (CPI linked) until their income reaches the minimum payment threshold. The main difference is that the course fees the loan covers are not set within ranges stipulated by the government, but are each institution's discretion.

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How to Apply

Simply follow the link below for the easy steps on how to apply. We are now taking Applications to study in 2011.

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Rachel Devenish

“I did the Graduate Diploma in Education for Primary. Something that I enjoyed was the fact that I did the theory and the practical at the same time. So you really got to integrate your theory into practice straight away. And I just loved being in the classroom and the opportunity that Wesley gave to be in the classroom nearly straight away with the course. So really for me it solidified my passion to teach.”

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