D6001 Master of Teaching
Faculty of Education
Master of Teaching (D6001) is a 2 years full-time, 96-credit-point, master's degree (coursework) course from the Faculty of Education, taught at Peninsula and Clayton. In 2023 you can choose from 5 specialisations. Map your units semester by semester with the MonMap planner.
- Credit points
- 96
- Duration
- 2 years full time
- 4 years part time
- Campus
- Peninsula, Clayton
- On campus
This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2026 entry.
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Overview
This course prepares you for a career as a skilled, critical and effective educator in the early childhood sector, primary schools, secondary schools, or a combination of these. This course is designed for those with an undergraduate degree in any discipline who want to gain a teaching qualification.
You will build a high level of expertise in one of five specialisations:
- Early childhood education
- Early childhood and primary education
- Primary education
- Primary and secondary education
- Secondary education.
The course will prepare you for teaching in an increasingly diverse, complex and changing world. You will engage with contemporary ideas and practices and learn how to foster the learning of children and young people with varied needs. This will enable you to develop your students' creative, intellectual, physical, personal and social capabilities.
While learning to handle the complex nature of teaching, you will develop the specific professional knowledge and teaching skills needed to engage students of various ages and developmental stages with particular school subjects. Professional experience offered throughout the course in urban, rural, remote or international locations and education settings, will build your knowledge of teaching and learning. As a result, you will become a thoughtful, effective and inclusive educator able to design learning experiences that ensure that your students have the right balance of challenge and support to progress in areas such as: the arts and music, English, mathematics, humanities, physical education, health and wellbeing, science, and digital technologies.
The Master of Teaching will prepare you as a professional educator for the global workforce. As a graduate of the course, you will have a strong base for decision making within your practice which will assist you to establish yourself as a leader of the future.
Course structure
Specialisations96 credit points
- ERLYCHED01Area of studyEarly childhood educationNo reviews yet96 cp
- ERLYCPRI01Area of studyEarly childhood and primary educationNo reviews yet96 cp
- PRIMEDU02Area of studyPrimary educationNo reviews yet96 cp
- PRISEC02Area of studyPrimary and secondary educationNo reviews yet96 cp
- SECONDRY02Area of studySecondary educationNo reviews yet96 cp
The handbook's description of this structure
The course is structured in two parts. You must complete Part A. Specialist education studies and Part B. Applied professional practice.
Part A: Specialist education studies
These studies will provide you with core and advanced knowledge and skills relevant to thoughtful, innovative and evidence-based practice within your chosen specialisation. You will acquire an understanding of the broad principles of curriculum, pedagogy and assessment that underpin the teaching and learning of children and young people in varied education settings, and also the specific knowledge required to apply these principles in particular school learning areas.
Part B: Applied professional practice
Undertaking professional experience in education settings that are relevant to your teaching specialisation, will enable you to connect the theoretical components of your course with practical aspects of teaching and learning under the valuable guidance of experienced practitioners. You will also study the complex and powerful role that teachers have as leaders in classrooms, school and community settings and as change agents, and you will be encouraged to develop and apply strategies that will enable you to take your place as an active contributor to shaping education locally and globally.
Course progression maps
The course progression maps provide guidance on unit enrolment for each specialisation.
The course comprises 96 points of study structured into two parts: Part A. Specialist education studies (90 points) and Part B. Applied professional practice (6 points).
You must complete one specialisation from the following: Early childhood education, Early childhood and primary education, Primary education, Primary and secondary education, Secondary education; as well as the ‘Mandatory requirements’ detailed in the 'Special requirements' section below.
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Units are 6 points unless otherwise stated.
Part A. Specialist education studies (90 points)
You must complete the following:
- EDF5820 Theories of child development and learning
- EDF5821 Play and childhoods
- EDF5822 Early childhood education and practice
- EDF5823 Literacy and language
- EDF5824 Creative childhoods and learning
- EDF5825 Numeracy and mathematical thinking
- EDF5826 Curriculum, planning and assessment
- EDF5827 Health and well-being of children, families and communities
- EDF5840 Science and technology
- EDF5842 Diversity and inclusive education
- EDF5843 Moral and ethical childhoods
- EDF5844 Partnerships in early childhood education
- EDF5845 Globally sustainable childhoods
- EDF5846 Transitions
- EDF5847 Educational leadership: Policy and advocacy
Part B. Applied professional practice (6 points)
You must complete the following:
- EDF5841 Teaching performance assessment (TPA)
- EDF5880 Early childhood professional experience 1A (0 points)
- EDF5883 Early childhood professional experience 1B (0 points)
- EDF5888 Early childhood professional experience 2A (0 points)
- EDF5892 Early childhood professional experience 2B (0 points)
Professional experience
60 days of professional experience completed in early childhood settings.
EARLY CHILDHOOD AND PRIMARY EDUCATION
Units are 6 points unless otherwise stated.
Part A. Specialist education studies (90 points)
You must complete the following:
- EDF5818 Primary English 2
- EDF5819 Primary English 3
- EDF5821 Play and childhoods
- EDF5822 Early childhood education and practice
- EDF5828 English in the early years
- EDF5829 Mathematics in the early years
- EDF5832 Primary mathematics 2
- EDF5842 Diversity and inclusive education
- EDF5849 Early childhood and primary arts
- EDF5850 Early childhood and primary science
- EDF5851 Early childhood and primary health and physical education and technologies
- EDF5852 Leading English and literacy in primary schools OR EDF5853 Leading mathematics and numeracy in primary schools#
- EDF5854 Early childhood and primary humanities and social sciences
- EDF5855 The teaching profession and the professional teacher
- EDF5866 Child development, learning and teaching
#Completing EDF5852 gives a specialist sequence in English and literacy. Completing EDF5853 gives a specialist sequence in mathematics and numeracy.
Part B. Applied professional practice (6 points)
You must complete the following:
- EDF5841 teaching performance assessment (TPA)
- EDF5880 Early childhood professional experience 1A (0 points)
- EDF5881 Primary professional experience 1A (0 points)
- EDF5885 Early childhood professional experience 1C (0 points)
- EDF5888 Early childhood professional experience 2A (0 points)
- EDF5889 Primary professional experience 2A (0 points)
- EDF5893 Primary professional experience 2C (0 points)
Professional experience
70 days of professional experience completed in early childhood and primary school settings.
PRIMARY EDUCATION
Units are 6 points unless otherwise stated.
Part A. Specialist education studies (90 points)
You must complete the following:
- EDF5817 Primary English 1
- EDF5818 Primary English 2
- EDF5819 Primary English 3
- EDF5832 Primary mathematics 2
- EDF5833 Primary technologies
- EDF5834 Indigenous students, curriculum and pedagogies
- EDF5836 Primary mathematics 1
- EDF5842 Diversity and inclusive education
- EDF5848 Teaching, learning and child development
- EDF5852 Leading English and literacy in primary schools OR EDF5853 Leading mathematics and numeracy in primary schools#
- EDF5855 The teaching profession and the professional teacher
- EDF5856 Primary arts
- EDF5857 Primary science education
- EDF5858 Primary health and physical education
- EDF5859 Humanities and social sciences in the primary school
#Completing EDF5852 gives a specialist sequence in English and literacy. Completing EDF5853 gives a specialist sequence in mathematics and numeracy.
Part B. Applied professional practice (6 points)
You must complete the following:
- EDF5841 Teaching performance assessment (TPA)
- EDF5881 Primary professional experience 1A (0 points)
- EDF5886 Primary professional experience 1B (0 points)
- EDF5890 Primary professional experience 2B (0 points)
- EDF5894 Primary professional experience 2D (0 points)
Professional experience
60 days of professional experience completed in primary school settings.
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Units are 6 points unless otherwise stated.
Part A. Specialist education studies (90 points)
You must complete the following:
- EDF5815 Primary health and physical education, humanities and social sciences
- EDF5817 Primary English 1
- EDF5818 Primary English 2
- EDF5819 Primary English 3
- EDF5832 Primary mathematics 2
- EDF5834 Indigenous students, curriculum and pedagogies
- EDF5836 Primary mathematics 1
- EDF5837 Introduction to teaching
- EDF5842 Diversity and inclusive education
- EDF5852 Leading English and literacy in primary schools OR EDF5853 Leading mathematics and numeracy in primary schools#
- EDF5855 The teaching profession and the professional teacher
- EDF5857 Primary science education
- EDF5860 The arts and technologies in primary schools
- Secondary method 1A*
- Secondary method 1B*
#Completing EDF5852 gives a specialist sequence in English and literacy. Completing EDF5853 gives a specialist sequence in mathematics and numeracy.
* Completed in the teaching specialism for which you have been approved; refer to the full list of available secondary method units.
Part B. Applied professional practice (6 points)
You must complete the following:
- EDF5841 Teaching performance assessment (TPA)
- EDF5881 Primary professional experience 1A (0 points)
- EDF5887 Secondary professional experience 1B (0 points)
- EDF5891 Secondary professional experience 2A (0 points)
- EDF5894 Primary professional experience 2D (0 points)
Professional experience
60 days of professional experience completed in primary and secondary school settings.
SECONDARY EDUCATION - Standard stream
Units are 6 points unless otherwise stated.
Part A. Specialist education studies (90 points)
You must complete the following:
- EDF5834 Indigenous students, curriculum and pedagogies
- EDF5837 Introduction to teaching
- EDF5838 Understanding and engaging adolescent learners
- EDF5839 Positive learning relationships and environments
- EDF5842 Diversity and inclusive education
- EDF5855 The teaching profession and the professional teacher
- EDF5861 Digital learning and teaching in the secondary classroom
- EDF5862 Literacy and numeracy across the curriculum
- EDF5863 Assessment and reporting
- EDF5864 Researching education policy and practice
- EDF5865 Partnerships, health and wellbeing
- Secondary method 1A*
- Secondary method 1B*
- Secondary method 2A*
- Secondary method 2B*
* Completed in the teaching specialisms for which you have been approved; refer to the full list of available secondary method units.
Part B. Applied professional practice (6 points)
You must complete the following:
- EDF5841 Teaching performance assessment (TPA)
- EDF5882 Secondary professional experience 1A (0 points)
- EDF5887 Secondary professional experience 1B (0 points)
- EDF5891 Secondary professional experience 2A (0 points)
- EDF5895 Secondary professional experience 2B (0 points)
Professional experience
60 days of professional experience completed in secondary school settings.
SECONDARY EDUCATION - Residency stream (not available in 2023)
Units are 6 points unless otherwise stated.
Part A. Specialist education studies (90 points)
You must complete the following:
- EDF5027 Learning, teaching and adolescence (12 points)
- EDF5028 Research in education (12 points)
- EDF5029 Establishing and sustaining partnerships and positive relationships (12 points)
- EDF5834 Indigenous students, curriculum and pedagogies
- EDF5842 Diversity and inclusive education
- EDF5855 The teaching profession and the professional teacher
- EDF5861 Digital learning and teaching in the secondary classroom
- EDF5863 Assessment and reporting
- Secondary method 1A*
- Secondary method 1B*
- Secondary method 2A*
- Secondary method 2B*
* Completed in the teaching specialisms for which you have been approved; refer to the full list of available secondary method units.
Part B. Applied professional practice (6 points)
You must complete the following:
- EDF5841 Teaching performance assessment (TPA)
- EDF5882 Secondary professional experience 1A (0 points)
- EDF5887 Secondary professional experience 1B (0 points)
- EDF5895 Secondary professional experience 2B (0 points)
Professional experience
60 days of professional experience completed in secondary school settings.
Areas of study
Learning outcomes
These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework and Monash Graduate Attributes.
Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:
- 1
demonstrate advanced skills, knowledge and capabilities relevant to your specialisation and disciplines
- 2
identify and critically analyse relevant education policy, theories, legislation and research, and apply these to pedagogical practice
- 3
design and implement relevant curriculum and pedagogy that responds to local and global learner needs
- 4
recognise and respond to learner diversity through the considered application of cross cultural competencies, pedagogical practices and the establishment of ethical relationships that support learner inclusion
- 5
apply and creatively integrate information and communication technologies to enhance learning
- 6
work independently, ethically and collaboratively in an educational workplace, using critical and creative thinking skills to resolve complex problems
- 7
engage with local and professional communities to develop expert responses to education priorities
- 8
utilise and apply research skills in order to synthesise complex bodies of knowledge, extend professional understanding, and generate innovative solutions to complex challenges
- 9
demonstrate highly effective communication skills, including the ability to communicate and share skills and ideas with others through varied and appropriate formats
- 10
apply emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills to collegial and stakeholder interactions to support positive educational outcomes for learners
- 11
utilise and apply data-based and research-led decision making processes to design and implement effective assessment strategies, and to support the continued improvement of student learning outcomes
- 12
demonstrate commitment to educational excellence through the application of ethical and reflective practice and an understanding of the practice of lifelong professional learning.
Entry requirements
English language
Monash Level E, that is: IELTS (Academic): 7.0 overall with Listening: 7.5, Reading: 7.0, Writing 7.0, Speaking 7.5; or Pearson Test of English (Academic): score of 65 overall with minimum scores: Writing 65, Listening 73, Reading 65, Speaking 73; or TOEFL internet-based test: score of 102 overall with Listening: 27, Reading: 24, Writing: 27, Speaking: 24; or Equivalent approved English test.
Pathways
The Monash English Bridging (MEB) program is offered by Monash College and is designed for students who have met the academic requirements for Monash, but who have narrowly missed the English language requirements. Upon successful completion of the Monash English Bridging program, students can gain direct entry into the course providing the following proficiency level requirements are met:
MEB - Advanced Plus (Level E)
Courses requiring an IELTS of 7.0 or 7.5 (no band less than 6.5, 7.0, or 7.5) - 20 week or 10 week program
More information
Progression to further studies
Professional accreditation
The specialisations in this course are accredited by professional bodies. Refer to Professional recognition for information.
Other information
This course prepares you for a career as a skilled, critical and effective educator in the early childhood sector, primary schools, secondary schools, or a combination of these. This course is designed for those with an undergraduate degree in any discipline who want to gain a teaching qualification.
You will build a high level of expertise in one of five specialisations:
- Early childhood education
- Early childhood and primary education
- Primary education
- Primary and secondary education
- Secondary education.
The course will prepare you for teaching in an increasingly diverse, complex and changing world. You will engage with contemporary ideas and practices and learn how to foster the learning of children and young people with varied needs. This will enable you to develop your students' creative, intellectual, physical, personal and social capabilities.
While learning to handle the complex nature of teaching, you will develop the specific professional knowledge and teaching skills needed to engage students of various ages and developmental stages with particular school subjects. Professional experience offered throughout the course in urban, rural, remote or international locations and education settings, will build your knowledge of teaching and learning. As a result, you will become a thoughtful, effective and inclusive educator able to design learning experiences that ensure that your students have the right balance of challenge and support to progress in areas such as: the arts and music, English, mathematics, humanities, physical education, health and wellbeing, science, and digital technologies.
The Master of Teaching will prepare you as a professional educator for the global workforce. As a graduate of the course, you will have a strong base for decision making within your practice which will assist you to establish yourself as a leader of the future.
Common questions
How long is Master of Teaching?
2 years full time, 96 credit points. At 24 credit points a semester, that is 4 semesters of full-time study.
What specialisations can I take in Master of Teaching?
5 specialisations in 2023, including Early childhood and primary education; Early childhood education; Primary and secondary education; Primary education; and Secondary education.
Where can I study Master of Teaching?
At Peninsula and Clayton.
How do I plan my Master of Teaching units?
Open the course in the MonMap planner. It lays out your semesters, checks prerequisites as you drag units in, and tracks the credit points each requirement still needs.
Course details
- Qualification
- Master's Degree (Coursework)
- AQF level
- Level 9
- Credit points
- 96
- Full time
- 2 Years
- Part time
- 4 Years
- Maximum time
- 6 years
- Faculty
- Faculty of Education
- CRICOS code
- 083045M
- Abbreviation
- MTeach
- Award titles
- Master of Teaching in Primary and Secondary EducationMaster of Teaching in Early Childhood EducationMaster of Teaching in Secondary EducationMaster of Teaching in Primary EducationMaster of Teaching in Early Childhood and Primary Education