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Course Overview
Want to equip the next generation with the emotional intelligence, social and critical-thinking skills to flourish? Study a Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) and discover how to help young children learn important concepts like empathy and self-confidence through play. Graduate with the unique ability to shape the next generation as a nationally accredited early childhood teacher. Ranked #3 in Australia and #13 worldwide for education and educational research*, Deakin is also the only university to embed the Berry Street Education Model into all of our initial teaching degrees. You'll graduate equipped with practical, trauma-informed strategies to support every learner. You'll know how to manage safe, healthier and more engaging learning environments and build positive relationships to promote academic success – giving you and your employer confidence. Ready to start a meaningful career, shaping tomorrow's leaders? Whether your background is in education or you're looking to make a meaningful career change, this fast-tracked course will equip you with the knowledge to work across diverse early childhood settings. Our nationally recognised academics will guide you towards teaching expertise in areas such as: Developing numeracy and literacy in young learners, Creating safe and inclusive learning environments, Social justice, diversity and equity, Trauma responsive practice, Arts and STEM creativity in a child's life, Play-based learning across all areas of the curriculum. At Deakin, we're focused on developing educational leaders for the future. That's why we offer our Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) students the chance to develop in-depth knowledge through unique specialisation training pathways. You may choose to specialise in early childhood inquiry stream, trauma responsive practice or Research pathways, the latter of which may be used as a pathway to further study in a PhD. In addition, you will put your academic knowledge into practice with 60-days of professional experience placements. This practical experience ensures you graduate with the skills and expertise that are highly valued by employers. 96% of Deakin early childhood education graduates have gone on to secure roles in the early childhood education profession, which continues to generate new jobs at a steady rate. In addition, the Victorian Government offers a range of financial incentives to support students interested in studying the Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) at Deakin.
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Course Content
Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin
Zero credit-point compulsory unit to be completed in the first trimester of study.
Trauma Informed Practice
Zero credit-point compulsory unit to be completed in the first year of study.
Science Education Lab Safety Induction
Zero credit-point compulsory unit to be completed in the first trimester of study.
Bioecological Perspectives of Child Development in the Early Years (Birth-Eight)
Positioning Early Childhood Education and Care: the History and Philosophy
Pedagogical Understandings of Teaching and Learning in the Early Childhood Contexts
Children's Ecological Positioning: Seeing Children in Family and Community Contexts
Integrative Curriculum Concepts in Play-Based Contexts: Language and Literacy
Integrative Curriculum Concepts in Play-Based Contexts: Creative Arts
Integrative Curriculum Concepts in Play-Based Contexts: Mathematics and Science
Teacher as Leader
Diverse Environments and Pedagogies
Play Pedagogies Addressing Adversity and Trauma
Curriculum, Pedagogies and Practices for Infants and Toddlers
Decolonising Teaching and Learning: Recognition, Relationships, and Reconciliation on Unceded Land
Common Questions
Yes, this course is accredited with the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) and recognised as an early childhood teaching qualification in Australia. Graduates are eligible to register with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) as an early childhood teacher. Other states and territories may also require early childhood teachers to hold teacher registration or accreditation, so prospective students are strongly advised to check with the relevant authorities in their state or territory.
Students complete 4 credit points from one of three specialisations: Early Childhood Inquiry, Research, or Trauma Responsive Practice. The Research pathway may also be used as a pathway to further study in a PhD.
This course includes 60 days of supervised professional experience placements. Professional Experience Placements are a compulsory component of the course and a requirement for registration as a graduate teacher. Placement can occur at any time, including during standard holiday breaks. Students are required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check prior to undertaking placements.
Yes, the Victorian Government offers a range of financial incentives to support students interested in studying the Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) at Deakin. Students may be eligible for up to $18,000 in Victorian Government support. Students should enrol first, then apply for the funding. More information can be found at education.vic.gov.au.
To meet the English language proficiency requirements, applicants must demonstrate at least one of the following: completion of a bachelor degree or higher in a recognised English-speaking country (clause 27); IELTS (Academic) with a minimum overall band of 7.0 (with no individual band less than 7.0) and speaking and listening 7.5; PTE Academic with a minimum score of 65 (with no communication band less than 65) and speaking and listening 73; or completion of the DUELI English for Teaching program with a WAM of 60.
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