Master of Teaching (Primary Education)

The Master of Teaching is designed for people seeking to obtain an initial teacher education qualification in order to register as a teacher in Australia andor in a country that recognises Australian teaching qualifications. The course may also be suitable for qualified teachers wishing to gain an additional formal qualification (if needed) to convert to either Early Childhood, Primary or Secondary Education. In the Master of Teaching you will gain advanced critical skills, knowledge and understanding concerning best practice in education, to meet the needs of today’s learners. You will also have opportunities to undertake professional experience, culminating in a professional placement during your final year of study.This course is recognised nationally as an initial pre-service teaching qualification. Initial Teacher Education courses in Australia are accredited by the relevant authority in the state or territory in which the institution providing the qualification is based.Accordingly, the Master of Teaching course provided by Curtin University is fully accredited by the Teachers’ Registration Board of WA (TRBWA) and graduates of the course are able to register as practising teachers with the registration body in their home state or territory, based on the course accreditation provided by the TRBWA.This major is designed for those who wish to teach years 1–6 and gain a foundation for teaching across the primary school curriculum. This initial teacher education degree provides the qualification required to teach primary school students in the Australian Government, Catholic and Independent school sectors. The course takes a student-centred approach to teaching and learning, encouraging analytical and critical thinking. Graduates are eligible for registration as a teacher in all Australian states and territories, and in countries that recognise Australian teaching qualifications. All students must complete the professional work experience requirement in schools as part of this course, including those electing to study online.