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Master of Primary Teaching
Griffith University, Brisbane/Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
About this program
Griffith University's Master of Primary Teaching degree. Make a difference in children's lives and contribute to the future of education. The Master of Primary Teaching offers an exciting pathway to becoming a qualified teacher, focusing on educating children from Prep to Year 6. This program is designed for those who hold a bachelor degree in another field and wish to transition into teaching. Highlights of studying the Master of Primary Teaching Combine theoretical knowledge with practical classroom experience to meet the diverse needs of young learners. Study foundational topics including childhood development, educational psychology, curriculum design and inclusive teaching practices. Focus on literacy, numeracy and strategies to foster positive student outcomes. Complete 60 days of supervised school placements, applying learning in real classrooms with guidance from experienced mentors. Develop skills to manage diverse classrooms, differentiate teaching, integrate technology and adopt innovative strategies. This postgraduate pre-service teacher education program is offered in intensive mode to enable completion in one and a half years or over two years full-time. Graduate ready to inspire the next generation This degree has a strong focus on ethical practice, cultural awareness, and understanding education systems and policies. With demand for qualified teachers continuing to grow, completing a Master of Primary Teaching opens rewarding career opportunities.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
- Understanding Diverse Learners
- Working mathematically for Prep to Year 3
- Language
- literacy and literature for Prep to Grade 3
- Understanding the child learner
- Primary
- Working mathematically in the later primary years
- Language
- literacy and literature in the primary years
- Health and Physical Learning in the Primary years
- Primary
- The Arts Prep to Year 6
- Research Informed Teaching of Reading for Diverse Learners
- First Australians
- Education and Communities
- Understanding the world we live in (HASS): Primary
- Digital and Design Technologies for Primary Teachers
- Teaching for Impact in Primary Schools
- Understanding Impact in Primary Schools
- Impact in Primary Teaching
- Understanding Diverse Learners
- Working mathematically for Prep to Year 3
- Language
- literacy and literature for Prep to Grade 3
- Understanding the child learner
- Primary
- Working mathematically in the later primary years
- Language
- literacy and literature in the primary years
- Health and Physical Learning in the Primary years
- Primary
- The Arts Prep to Year 6
- Research Informed Teaching of Reading for Diverse Learners
- First Australians
- Education and Communities
- Understanding the world we live in (HASS): Primary
- Digital and Design Technologies for Primary Teachers
- Teaching for Impact in Primary Schools
- Understanding Impact in Primary Schools
- Impact in Primary Teaching
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)
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
Non-Education Bachelor degree or equivalent plus Non-academic entry requirements
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