COURSE CURRICULUM

The course structure of the Master of Teaching in Primary Education is designed to provide future teachers with comprehensive knowledge, practical skills, and professional experience required for teaching students in Years 1–6. Over two years, the program combines educational theory, curriculum development, classroom practice, and professional placements to prepare graduates for primary school teaching. In the first year, students develop foundational teaching skills through subjects such as Developing Positive Learning Environments, Theories of Development and Learning, and Creative Technologies. They also study key curriculum areas including English reading, mathematics, science, and primary teaching methods while completing professional experience units focused on planning, assessment, and reporting. The second year builds advanced teaching capabilities through subjects such as Extending English in the Primary Years, Pedagogies for Diversity, Statistics for Educators, Teaching Arts, and Teaching Humanities and Social Sciences. Students further enhance their professional readiness through school-based experiences focused on using data to improve teaching and transitioning into the profession. The program emphasizes inclusive education, critical thinking, effective classroom management, and evidence-based teaching practices. Overall, this comprehensive curriculum equips graduates with the pedagogical knowledge, practical experience, and professional confidence needed to become effective primary educators and contribute positively to student learning and development.