Teaching (Primary)

Overview

Deepen your understanding of human development and explore how theories and practices of primary teaching and learning can support your future students in reaching their full potential. Develop learning programs across multiple disciplines that respond innovatively to individual needs. As part of this Master of Teaching (Primary) at Swinburne University of Technology , you will be provided with a variety of structured professional experience opportunities.

Explore the key issues, policies and theoretical concepts impacting primary education in Australia and around the world. Consider equity, diversity, and indigenous perspectives as you apply critical thinking to developing ethical approaches to education. Analyse the impact of local and global education policy and provide potential solutions to bring about positive change.

Career opportunities

Graduates may find teaching positions in primary schools.

Aims and objectives

At completion of the Master of Teaching (Primary), graduates will have:

• analyse, plan and implement highly effective learning programs across multiple discipline and methodological domains in primary education through an understanding of human development incorporating both theoretical and evidence-based research
• maximise student learning outcomes through the integrated application of learning areas, disciplines and pedagogical approaches in primary education
• critically analyse the impact of global and local education policy, leadership and practice on primary education systems from a socio-political perspective
• apply critical thinking to understanding ethical approaches to designing and implementing learning programs in primary education where robust and rigorous evaluative tools are used to measure impact on student learning and wellbeing