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The Master of Teaching (Early Childhood and Primary) is a graduate-entry, pre-service teacher education course for those who want to qualify as both an early childhood and primary school teacher. This course cultivates graduates who are passionate about, and committed to, the generation and dissemination of knowledge, skills and attitudes that facilitate high-quality learning in a child’s early years. Delivered fully online, this course is made up of a series of online units and block day placements in early childhood and primary school settings.An exceptional benefit of this course is that you will be able to build on your undergraduate studies and graduate with a teaching specialisation area within the primary curriculum.Scholarship opportunities available. Visit ACU website for more detail.

Focus on creating a great environment to support childhood learning. Become a passionate advocate for the rights of children. Explore the ways that you can help children to build knowledge, skills and positive attitudes.

Master of Teaching (Early Childhood and Primary)

Early childhood education is an immensely satisfying career and a precious opportunity to give children the very best start in life.Within 10 months, our Graduate Diploma in Education (Early Childhood) will qualify you to be an early childhood teacher to work in early childhood education and care services, long day care centres, and preschools.Our course covers key areas of early childhood education and care, theory, principles and practices that best support children&#39;s learning and development. Admission into the course is via an undergraduate degree in any discipline, including a teaching qualification. This course includes 60 days (480 hours) professional experience learning via placement in early childhood education settings. Pre-requisites to meet national and state-based regulatory requirements, as detailed on Faculty of Education Professional Experience Requirements website, must be met prior to attending professional experience placement. All professional experience learning days must be completed, and professional behaviour and conduct must be demonstrated.

Ideal if you already have a degree in any discipline and you want to teach young children. Gain experience in a professional placement. Get accredited by a national authority. You can become an early childhood teacher and enjoy a satisfying career.

Graduate Diploma of Education (Early Childhood)

The Master of Teaching (Birth to 5) provides graduates with the specialist knowledge and skills necessary to enter the early childhood teaching profession with confidence and competence, preparing graduates to work with young children aged birth-to-five years. You will gain knowledge of curriculum studies and theories of education and undertake teaching practice which brings together theory and practice in birth to 5 early childhood settings (eg. childcare centres, kindergartens, preschool). This course articulates with the 18 unit Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education (Birth to 5) and the sequentially developed topics enable progression through the two awards.

Focus on education in those pivotal years in the lives of children—and make a real difference. Study teaching online, from anywhere in Australia, and complete placements in your hometown. Join the in-demand profession of early childhood teachers.

Master of Teaching (Birth - 5)

The Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education (Birth to 5) is a post-graduate qualification for already qualified Primary and Secondary teachers who wish to upskill and work with young children aged birth-to-five years. You will gain knowledge of child development, relational pedagogies, curriculum studies and theories of early childhood education, and undertake teaching practice (60-days) which brings together theory and practice in birth-to-5 early childhood settings (e.g. long day care, kindergartens, preschool).This qualification celebrates Flinders University’s connection to Kaurna Country. Indigenous ways of knowing and being are woven throughout the study plan. Whilst Flinders University celebrates each applicants teaching pedagogy and competencies, re-training to work in early childhood repositions you as a pre-service teacher, learning to work with Australia’s youngest citizens. As such, you will see reference to the term ‘pre-service teacher’ within this course’s study material.

Add early childhood to your teaching tool kit. You’ll gain practical experience and broaden your teaching opportunities in early learning settings. Study curriculum based on the latest research. Learn online at your own pace while continuing to work.

Graduate Diploma in  Early Childhood Education (Birth to 5)

Upskill your current industry experience or launch into one of the most rewarding careers as an Early Childhood Teacher. The Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Teaching is a one-year postgraduate qualification which will provide you the pathway to become a qualified teacher with an expert understanding in educational theory and pedagogical practices to make a difference to children’s lives and your early childhood employer services.The demand for early childhood teachers and job roles are predicted to rise strongly from 47,900 to 56,200 by 2025. With strong employability prospects and a growing demand for early childhood teachers, there has never been a better time to elevate or discover your passion in childhood education.This innovative and accelerated early childhood teacher qualification helps overcome the typical barriers to undertaking an early childhood teaching qualification through a workplace-based internship model with alternative setting experience. Achieve a sector-led qualification and become immersed in real-world opportunities to teach literacy, numeracy, and sciences while building the practical techniques to the specific early childhood teaching needs of pre-primary school aged children.The Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Teaching is professionally accredited with ACECQA and Graduates are eligible to apply for registration as an early childhood teacher with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT). Please check with your state’s early childhood teacher registration body for reciprocal arrangements which exist in other states/territories.

Add this teaching qualification to your prior studies and experience–and become an early childhood or kindergarten teacher. Take part in professional placements in settings with children aged 0-5 years. You’ll explore how they learn and play.

Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Teaching

The Graduate Certificate in Education has been designed to provide a vehicle for postgraduate level students from a variety of disciplines to advance their knowledge and skills in the field of education.This fully flexible program enables students to choose course content that aligns to their interests and career development aspirations, in the context of their existing experience. It covers fundamental understandings about learning and teaching in different contexts.You can fully customise your degree by selecting from the complete list of available subjects, or you can choose from a recommended set of subjects which have been selected to strengthen your knowledge in a particular context and optimise your capacity to transition into further study in education.Please refer to the Recommended Study Pattern for more information.If you are considering applying for entry to Curtin’s Master of Teaching, in order to qualify for registration as a school teacher, it is important to note:·        Successful completion of this degree cannot be used as the basis for entry to the Master of Teaching. You will still be required to meet all the entry requirements for that course, which include a recognised bachelor degree, non-academic entry requirements, a higher level of English proficiency and Working with Children clearances.·        You must follow the recommendations regarding subject selection in this degree to ensure you maximise your eligibility to receive credit for recognised learning, should you subsequently be admitted to the Master of Teaching.If you are considering applying for entry to Curtin’s Master of Education it is important to note:Successful completion of this degree cannot be used as the basis for entry to the Master of Education. You will still be required to meet all the entry requirements for that course.

Shape your career in education or further studies by choosing the subjects that are relevant to you. Choose your educational focus, including early childhood or primary education. Explore curriculum, assessment, and evaluation in a relevant context.

Graduate Certificate in Education

This degree is designed for people seeking to attain an Initial Teacher Education qualification in order to register as a teacher in Australia and any other countries that recognise an Australian teaching qualification. Students will develop advanced critical skills, knowledge and understanding concerning best practice in education and in meeting the needs of 21st century learners. Graduates from this degree will be well-placed to enter leadership pathways in their teaching careers. Most subjects in this degree will be offered fully online, in order to provide more flexible access. Students will have four opportunities to engage in professional practice in schools, culminating in a final professional placement of 5 continuous weeks.The Master of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) will be chosen by those who wish to teach in schools in K - 2, or who are seeking educator roles in Early Childhood Education and Care settings. This major encompasses children from birth - 8 years of age, and subjects studied will include management and leadership of Early Childhood Education and Care centres, as well as school curriculum and general pedagogical approaches. Professional experience placements will be completed by all students in this major across the full age range of birth-8 years.Please note that this course is only available to applicants who are residing in Australia for the duration of their degree. As this course doesn’t hold CRICOS registration international students on a Student VISA are not permitted to undertake this course.

Master advanced critical skills for teaching the needs of 21st century learners. Consider culture and diversity and draw on theory and research. Learn to lead and practice professionally in schools. Manage early childhood education and care centres.

Master of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)

The Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care is designed to provide qualified registered teachers the opportunity to teach in pre-school settings (1-5 years) as well as specialise in the early years of school (5-8 years) to enhance their development as a professional.

Learn to teach children in early childhood settings, like schools, kindergartens and long day cares. Designed to let qualified registered teachers specialise in teaching these formative years, this is a great way to enhance your degree.

Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care

Our two-year (or 18 months if fast tracked*) Master of Teaching program qualifies you to be a teacher in Australia, and many countries overseas. Teaching is a career in which you can make a positive and life-long impact on the lives of children and young people. You can choose to specialise in early childhood education, primary education, or secondary education. As well as undertaking an education research project, this course includes professional experience learning via placement in early childhood education settings, schools, and/or community sites of a total 480 hours. Pre-requisites to meet national and state-based regulatory requirements, as detailed in Faculty of Education Professional Experience Requirements, must be met prior to attending professional experience placement. All professional experience learning days must be completed, and professional behaviour and conduct must be demonstrated. All primary and secondary students across Australia need to successfully complete the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students (LANTITE) prior to undertaking the second professional experience placement. Undertaking full-time study may be required from January to December (6 teaching terms) depending on your program of study. Applicants for the Master of Teaching Primary or Secondary specialisations must complete an online questionnaire, including two 500-word written statements about your motivation and suitability for teaching and your involvement in learning and leadership activities. See education non-academic requirements for further information.

Become an unforgettable teacher. Start by choosing your specialisation, then explore the relevant learning environment and curriculum. Professional placements develop your classroom confidence. Advanced theoretical knowledge gives you an employment edge.

Master of Teaching

This is the combination of the Master of Teaching (Early Childhood and Primary) and the Graduate Certificate in Religious Education.The Master of Teaching (Early Childhood and Primary) has been designed to contribute to the education profession by preparing graduates to be accomplished and articulate advocates for the rights and responsibilities of all children within their professional, community, outreach, and research contexts. This course cultivates graduates who are passionate about, and committed to, the generation and dissemination of knowledge, skills and attitudes that facilitate high-quality learning in a child’s early years. Delivered fully online, this course is made up of a series of online units and block day placements in early childhood and primary school settings.An exceptional benefit of this course is that you will be able to build on your undergraduate studies and graduate with a teaching specialisation area within the primary curriculum. Combine the Graduate Certificate in Religious Education with this course to gain the certification, knowledge, skills and competencies needed to teach religious education in Catholic schools.Check the ACU website for scholarship opportunities.

Combine your passion for education with a specialisation in teaching religion. Build on your knowledge and skill in teaching children with the basic certification and fundamental knowledge you need to engage children in religious education.

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