Master of Teaching Practice (Primary Education)
Student type:
Quick facts
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Entry score
Not applicable
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Duration
Full-time 2 years, Part-time 4 years -
Location
Melbourne City -
Fees
Next intake
February, July Entry score
IELTS 7.5
Duration
Full-time 2 years Location
Bundoora
Overview
Details
Learn to be a leader in the classroom, using the latest educational technologies to support your teaching practice.
In the Master of Teaching Practice (Primary Education) you’ll gain the theoretical knowledge and practical experience to provide the most positive impact on the lives of primary school children.
Your courses will be taught by academics who have strong links to educational institutions and current professional experience in the primary education sector.
Guest lecturers are chosen specifically to ensure that you are exposed to current and emerging developments in education.
You will experience a wide variety of teaching and learning approaches, including:
- interactive seminars
- self-directed research
- group-based learning
- reflection on visual materials
- excursions
- online discussions
- professional placement(s).
You'll develop a professional portfolio to demonstrate your understanding of how learning and teaching are negotiated in education in the twenty-first century. Samples of curriculum unit planning and resourcing will also be integral components of the portfolio.
Ongoing assessment throughout the semester includes examinations, essays, reports, presentations, group projects, research projects and practical assignments.
All courses are delivered in English.
You will have access to online resources through the myRMIT student portal.
Combine passion with purpose
Fuel your passion for education and develop the skills you need to inspire the next generation.
RMIT has a strong network of partner schools to help you make valuable connections while studying.
You will take part in over 60 days of placement across a range of educational settings to gain the essential practical experience to prepare for your future in the classroom.
Your practical experience can allow you to explore alternative education settings beyond the classroom including hospitals, galleries or zoos.
Your placement will provide you with a ’whole school experience’. You’ll get to experience all facets of a teacher's work by participating in classroom tasks and duties and observing teachers in action. You will plan and teach lessons, which will increase in number over your placement.
During your studies, you may apply for membership of appropriate professional bodies and will be provided with information about these in your courses.
RMIT provides master students with the opportunity to take part in practical teaching placements overseas to experience education in a global setting.
Your placement coordinator will provide you with more information during your studies.
Develop the essential knowledge, critical understanding and education skills to be a dynamic teacher.
You’ll learn to demonstrate expert judgment and ethical responsibility relating to your professional practice and provide leadership within education in strategic, collaborative and sustainable ways.
The program mixes coursework in educational theory and teaching methodology with a minimum of 60 days of practical teaching experience in educational settings.
Classes are held during normal business hours. There are opportunities to complete some courses in intensive mode.
Core courses explore studies specific to education in:
- numeration, measurement and geometry
- humanities and global education
- learning and developing literacies
- art in primary education
- science principles and practices
- health and physical education
- teacher wellbeing
- indigenous studies
- educational research and inquiry.
You may also choose an elective course in areas such as:
- professional placement (additional to your 60 day placement)
- languages
- exploring training and assessment
- sustainability.
Choose a program structure
Choose a program structure
Program code: MC219
Career
Making a study or career change into primary teaching opens career opportunities in classrooms across Australia and beyond.
Teaching is a globally recognised skill that’s always in demand.
As a graduate of this masters degree, you’ll be qualified as a primary teacher, and equipped to teach in primary settings and alternative educational settings across Australia and the world (subject to local registration requirements).
The knowledge and skills you will gain can also be applied in policy and consultative work in private industry, the public sector and community service organisations.
Popular career options:
- primary teacher
- educational officer
- trainer
- educational policy officer
RMIT’s expert teachers, passionate researchers, connections to industry and strong practical focus position postgraduates among the most employable in Australia. Graduates have found many career pathways beyond the classroom.
The Master of Teaching Practice (Primary Education) is subject to accreditation by the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) for registration purposes. It is well recognised throughout Australia, but if you wish to teach beyond Victoria you may need to meet further requirements with registration authorities in other states and territories.
For information on registration requirements, please contact the Victorian Institute of Teaching or Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership.
Through reciprocal arrangements with registration authorities, RMIT graduates can practise as teachers nationally and overseas.
Admissions
Entry requirements
You must sit the CASPer test. CASPer is a requirement for many of the initial teacher training courses in Victoria. It is a non-cognitive online test designed to assess your personal and professional attributes. To register for your sitting or for further information about the test, visit https://takecasper.com/.
If you did not complete your initial tertiary qualification in English at an approved institution in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, the United Kingdom or the United States of America you must sit an IELTS test or another approved VIT English Language Test.
Minimum scores required for IELTS academic are:
- Speaking=8.0
- Writing=7.0
- Reading=7.0
- Listening=8.0
- Overall=7.5
To study this program you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests:
- IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 7.5 (with 7.0-reading, 7.0-writing, 8.0-listening, 8.0-speaking)
If successful, you will be required to complete a Working with Children Check prior to beginning the degree.
Literacy and numeracy test
Enrolled students are required to complete a literacy and numeracy test in their first year of study. Students are allowed a maximum of three attempts and the test must be passed by the end of the first year of enrolment in order to graduate from the program. Counselling and support for those failing the test will be available. The literacy and numeracy test costs $185 (per attempt). It is mandated by the Federal Government and will be administered by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER). For more information please see https://teacheredtest.acer.edu.au/
The following information outlines the tasks you will be required to undertake during professional experience placement and on-campus learning activities.
The non-academic abilities listed are provided for your information only and are not entry requirements.
If there are any activities outlined which may be difficult for you to undertake, there are a range of adjustments to your study conditions available to enable and support you to demonstrate these abilities. Please contact the Equitable Learning Service to discuss any adjustments you may require.
The following information outlines the tasks you will be required to undertake during professional experience placement and on-campus learning activities.
The non-academic abilities listed are provided for your information only and are not entry requirements.
If there are any activities outlined which may be difficult for you to undertake, there are a range of adjustments to your study conditions available to enable and support you to demonstrate these abilities. Please contact the Equitable Learning Service to discuss any adjustments you may require.
By understanding the types of activities you’ll participate in, you can:
- understand more about the program
- determine if you may need support during your studies
- make an informed decision about whether the program is suitable for you
If you are living with disability, long-term illness and/or a mental health condition, we can support you by making adjustments to activities in your program so that you can participate fully in your studies.
To receive learning adjustments, you need to register with Equitable Learning Service
The University considers the wellbeing and safety of all students, staff and the community to be a priority in academic and professional experience settings.
Pathways
Fees
In 2019, if you are enrolled in a Commonwealth supported place, the annual student contribution amount (tuition fee) you will pay for a standard year of full-time study is between AU$6,566 to AU$10,958.
The indicative annual tuition fee for full-fee places in 2019 is AU$21,120*.
How much you’ll pay will depend on whether you’re offered a Commonwealth supported place or a full-fee place. Entry for this program is primarily through Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs). Government financial assistance is available to eligible students regardless of the type of place you enrol in.
*Fees shown above apply to 2019 only and are based on an annual full-time study load of 96 credit points unless otherwise noted. A proportionate fee applies for more or less than the full-time study load. Tuition fees are adjusted on an annual basis and these fees should only be used as a guide.
For more information and to learn how to calculate your exact tuition fees see postgraduate study fees.
If you are offered a Commonwealth supported place, your tuition fees are subsidised by the Australian Government.
Your share of the fee (student contribution) is set on an annual basis by the government and is determined by the discipline areas (bands) of your individual enrolled courses, not the overall program.
In 2018, the annual student contribution amount you will pay for a standard year of full-time study is between AU$6,566 to AU$10,958. As a CSP student, you may be eligible to apply for a HECS-HELP loan, which allows you to defer payment of up to 100% of your student contribution.
For further information and to learn how to calculate your exact tuition fees see Fees for Commonwealth supported students.
How does a HELP loan work?
If your FEE-HELP, HECS-HELP and/or SA-HELP loan application is successful, the Australian Government will pay RMIT, on your behalf, up to 100% of your fees. This amount will become part of your accumulated HELP debt.
You will only start repaying your accumulated HELP debt to the Australian Government once you earn above the minimum income threshold for repayment, which is set each year by the Australian Government (this also applies if you are still studying).
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) will calculate your compulsory repayment for the year and include this on your income tax notice.
For more information about loan repayment options see Commonwealth assistance (HELP loans) or Study Assist.
This program is approved for income support.
You may be eligible for student income support payments from the Commonwealth Government if you are undertaking a graduate certificate, graduate diploma or an approved professionally oriented masters by coursework program. For more information see Income support for Masters students.
If you are enrolled in an eligible program you will also need to satisfy all other student payment eligibility requirements. You can contact Centrelink or the Department of Human Services for further information about student income support entitlements, your eligibility and how to apply.
In addition to tuition fees, you will be charged an annual student services and amenities fee (SSAF), which is used to maintain and enhance services and amenities that improve your experience as an RMIT student. The SSAF is calculated based on your enrolment load and the maximum fee for 2019 is $303.
You may be eligible to apply to defer payment of the SSAF through the SA-HELP loan scheme. If you use SA-HELP, the amount will be added to your accumulated HELP debt.
For more information about calculating your actual SSAF see Paying SSAF.
You may also be required to purchase other items related to your program, including field trips, textbooks and equipment. These additional fees and expenses vary from program to program.
Literacy and Numeracy Test
The literacy and numeracy test costs $185 per attempt and is mandated by the Federal Government and administered by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER).
For more information please visit lancr.acer.edu.au.
The annual tuition fee for 2019 is AU$26,880.
The total indicative tuition fee for 2019 commencement is AU$54,720.
In addition to tuition fees you also need to pay for:
- Student services and amenities fee (SSAF) in each calendar year.
- Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) - Student visa holders must have cover for the total duration of their visa.
- Some programs incur additional expenses.
You also need to account for your living expenses. Estimate the cost of living in Melbourne.