Teaching (P-12) Master
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Master of Teaching (P-12)
Length
18 months
Campuses
Albury-Wodonga
Course description
This course aims to prepare students to teach in primary and secondary schools in all areas of the Victorian Essential Learning Standards (VELS) in the years of compulsory schooling. It provides a recognised teaching qualification for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT).
Content includes foundation studies in education and advanced studies to VCE (Year 12) level in two curriculum areas that build on specific double major, major and sub-major studies in applicants' degree(s). Previous undergraduate studies determine the VCE areas graduates are qualified to teach. The Languages Other Than English (LOTE) method is available as an optional additional teaching method, and requires a major in the language to advanced level.
Course structure
Content is structured around the three stages of schooling: early years, middle years and later years; students gain teaching experience in each of these stages. The program includes detailed consideration of VELS, curriculum theory, teaching methodologies, and classroom management. Students undertake 60 days' supervised practice in primary and secondary schools and at least 20 days' supervised fieldwork in a range of educational contexts. In their final semester, students undertake a part-time internship (Professional Practicum and Research Practicum). For more information on course structure, please see the handbook link below.
Subject details
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
19 750
Scholarships
A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/postgraduatesSelection
An overall academic IELTS (or equivalent) score of 7.5 with no individual score below 7 and a score of no less than 8 in speaking and listening.
Academic entry requirements
An approved undergraduate Bachelor's degree and preferably one that meets the prerequisites for two learning area study sequences (i.e. specialist areas) as described in the Victorian Institute of Teaching Specialist Area Guidelines, visit
the website
Applicants with discipline studies in only one secondary school curriculum area are also eligible to apply.
Extra requirements
Applicants must provide an original National Police Check (not more than a year old) from any jurisdiction in which the applicant has resided for 12 months or more in the past 10 years (after the age of 18 years). Students must also apply for a Working with Children (WWC) Check upon course commencement. WWC applications are available through Australia Post offices.
Industry experience
The following types of industry experience are available in this course.
- Workplace experience for academic credit
Professional recognition
The course is recognised by the Victorian Institute of Teaching. Graduates can work in Victoria, Australia. International students should check the requirements of accreditation authorities in the location where they intend to teach.