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Master of Teaching Early Childhood
Charles Darwin University, Darwin, NT, Australia
About this program
The Master of Teaching Early Childhood at Charles Darwin University enables students who already hold a bachelor degree in a relevant field other than education to become a teacher in two years. Study is available online or on campus, part-time or full-time, with flexibility to switch modes. On graduating, students are eligible to register as a teacher in early learning settings and primary schools in all states and territories. Graduates are prepared to plan and deliver engaging experiences for diverse learners and contexts, with an awareness of environmental and cultural influences on teaching and learning.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 2 parts
- You can study the Master of Teaching Early Childhood online as an external student
- on campus as an internal student
- or as a mix of both. All students access learning materials online and are encouraged to interact in a range of modes to develop professional dialogue and networks. All students must pass prior to graduation the ACER Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) as required by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL). The cost of the testing will be met by the student. Refer to https://teacheredtest.acer.edu.au/ Please check the pre-requisite and assumed knowledge requirements prior to enrolment
Core Units (17 units)
- Human Development and Play Pedagogies
- Curriculum Studies and Programming
- Assessment for Learning and Curricula
- Early Years Literacy and English
- Mathematics with Young Children
- F-2English Literacy and Literature
- 3-6English Literacy and Literature
- Mathematics Curriculum and Pedagogy
- Early Childhood Professional Experience 1
- Early Childhood Professional Experience 2
- Science Curriculum and Pedagogies
- Equity
- Inclusion
- Diversity and Advocacy
- Indigenous Perspectives and Inclusive Practices
- Research Based Practice and Leadership
- Teacher Professional Identities
- Assessment for Graduate Teachers
- 0cpLiteracy and Numeracy (LANTITE)
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
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a related field
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