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Master of Teaching (Early Childhood)

Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia

About this program

Flinders University's Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) degree. The Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) is an initial teacher education degree that focuses on the play, learning, development and wellbeing of children from birth through to eight years of age. You'll explore how children grow, learn and express themselves in diverse and dynamic ways, and learn to design inclusive, challenging and meaningful learning experiences. With a strong focus on play, relationships and children's agency, you'll develop the knowledge and skills to support every child as a capable and active participant in their world. Throughout the course, you'll build your confidence in working with families, communities and interdisciplinary teams, and learn to use research, data and theory to inform your teaching. You'll also gain the tools to communicate effectively across a range of settings and embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives in your practice. Graduates are equipped to teach in a variety of early childhood settings, including preschools, kindergartens and the early years of primary school. You'll be ready to make a real difference in the lives of young children and their communities. For applicants who would benefit from further contextual preparation for study and teaching in Australia, completion of the Graduate Certificate in Teaching Studies should be considered as an initial introduction to the profession.

Fees & duration

Duration2 yr
Tuition (international)A$33,700
Application feeA$0

English test scores

IELTS7 overall (W7)
PTE65 overall

Verified handbook.flinders.edu.au ↗

Course structure

Year 1 - Core topics

  • Literacy and Language Development in the Early Years
  • Professional Experience 1 (Early Childhood)
  • The Numerate and Literate Infant
  • Making Meaning in the Expressive Arts
  • Researching Play and Pedagogies
  • Exploring Early Years Curriculum and Pedagogy
  • Pedagogies of Belonging
  • Inclusive Teaching Practices GE Year 2 - Core topics: Learning STEM and Multiliteracies in Early Childhood
  • Playing on Country GE
  • Social Understandings of Health and Wellbeing in the Early Years
  • Birth to 8Final Assessment
  • Curriculum
  • Programming and Planning in Early Childhood Settings
  • Teacher as Leader and Researcher
  • Exploring Language
  • Literature
  • 4-8Literacies
  • 4-8Being a Mathematician

Career & PR pathway

Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status

Secondary School TeacherANZSCO 241411

Primary outcomeMLTSSLCSOL

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

Primary outcomeMLTSSLCSOL

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

STSOLCSOL

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

Applicants must normally hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution. Applicants must normally have achieved a Flinders equivalent grade point average (GPA) of 4.00 or above for consideration. Applicants must also complete a non-academic capabilities assessment task (Teacher Capability Statement) that is based on the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership Initial Teacher Education standards.

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