Teaching - Early Childhood and Primary University of Melbourne

Overview

Overview

During the Teaching - Early Childhood and Primary program at University on Melbourne you will learn through our clinical model of education, which is unique in Australia. Connecting with our latest research, you will become skilled in assessing individual student abilities and be able to adapt your teaching to support the needs of each student in your classroom as they grow and develop over time.

In your final year, you will undertake a professional Work Integrated Learning (WIL) experience, deeply exploring an area of learning of your choice. This includes a placement relevant to your chosen topic, which can be in non-education settings such as hospitals, museums, art galleries and more. This experience provides an opportunity for reflection and growth that aligns with the continuous professional learning approach in teaching practice.

Why study this program?

• Readiness to teach. Be confident in classrooms and education settings by integrating the latest theory with practice so you can work with learners of all abilities and evaluate, identify and support their individual learning needs as they evolve over time.

• Practical experience and unparalleled support. Become an active member of a school or early childhood community from your first semester and be supported by a Mentor Teacher and Clinical Specialist every step of the way.
• Holistic approach to teaching. As well as creating high-impact learning environments, gain other important skills such as establishing safe environments and promoting positive behaviours to nurture wellbeing for yourself and your students, and encourage future generations to adopt an ecological mindset through sustainable practices.
• Indigenous perspectives. Build a greater understanding of Indigenous worldviews, in particular Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing and being so you are empowered with inclusive learning activities for Australia’s next generation citizens.

• Influence and shape educational communities. Build capabilities to confidently take on leadership positions as you embark on your career.

Who is this program for?

The Teaching - Early Childhood and Primary program at University on Melbourne is for those seeking registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) to teach:

• Specialised early years learning and development
• Across all primary years as a generalist teacher, with specialisations in literacy and mathematics.

Or to pursue a career in:

• Children’s services coordination
• Early child research
• Policy development
• Quality regulation
• Assessment or positions involving early intervention for children with special needs.