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class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="overview"> Overview Learn to be a leader in the classroom, using the latest educational technologies to support your teaching practice. In the Master of Teaching Practice (Primary Education) you’ll combine hands-on experiences with theoretical learning. Studying in the heart of Melbourne and in local classroom settings, you will build the skills you need to be an effective and influential teacher, with a degree designed to show you how to provide a positive impact on the lives of primary school children. Why choose teaching practice at RMIT? Industry connections Connect with a network of educational partners established over more than 50 years, joining a community of mentors, experienced staff and peers. Practical learning With 60 days of practical placements, you will have the opportunity to put your learning into practice and prepare for a career in the classroom. Global outlook Graduate with a globally recognised degree, and seize the opportunity to gain an international perspective with the option of an overseas placement. Develop the skills to be a leader in education Learn through interactive lectures, group work, seminars, online learning and practical placements. What you will study Gain a deep theoretical understanding of how students learn and strategies to create an inclusive classroom. Beginning with an introduction to contemporary learning approaches within primary education settings, the course then provides core knowledge in the subjects you'll teach in the classroom. You'll have opportunities to put your learning into practice in extended practical placements. Gain core teaching skills Learn how to: teach core subjects across the primary curriculum in Australia understand learning literacies to encourage diverse styles of learning use new educational technologies develop engaging lesson plans manage behaviour in the classroom. My dream is for all children to have access to world-class education and a safe, supportive learning environment – so whatever job I end up taking on, I hope that it can be in service of this goal. - Monica Lamperd, Bachelor of Education (Primary) student 2017. <div
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
124 La Trobe St, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Eligibility
class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="admissions"> Entry requirements and admissions You need to satisfy all of the following entry requirements to be considered for entry into this degree. Expand all sections Collapse all sections Academic requirements Prerequisites Selection tasks English language requirements Academic requirements You must have successfully completed an Australian bachelor's degree or 2-year master's degree, or equivalent overseas qualification. Selection for Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) is competitive, and places are limited. You will be selected based on your grade point average (GPA). The Master of Teaching Practice (Primary Education) has specific requirements. For more information, please refer to the: the Teaching Suitability Assessment in the Selection tasks tab, and English language requirements tab. Prerequisites There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification. Selection tasks You must satisfactorily complete the RMIT Teaching Suitability Assessment. The assessment is designed to evaluate your non-academic attributes that are important for the teaching profession. Please visit the Teaching Suitability Assessment page to find out more information and complete the assessment by the specified deadline. English language requirements If you did not complete your bachelor degree in English at an approved institution in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, the United Kingdom or the United States of America, you must complete one of the following English proficiency tests or an approved Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) English Language Test : IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 7.5 (with 7.0-reading, 7.0-writing, 8.0-listening, 8.0-speaking) TOEFL (Internet Based Test – IBT): minimum overall score of 102 (with minimum of 24 in Reading, 28 in Listening, 26 in Speaking and 27 in Writing) Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum overall score of 72 (with minimum communication band of 65 in Reading and Writing and 79 in Listening and Speaking) The test must be taken no more than two years prior to the RMIT program commencement date. You need to satisfy all of the following requirements to be considered for entry into this course. Expand all sections Collapse all sections Academic requirements Prerequisites Selection tasks English language requirements Academic requirements You must have successfully completed an Australian bachelor's degree or 2-year master's degree (or equivalent overseas qualification). Prerequisites There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification. Selection tasks You must satisfactorily complete the RMIT Teaching Suitability Assessment. The assessment is designed to evaluate your non-academic attributes that are important for the teaching profession. Please visit Teaching Suitability Assessment to find out more, and complete the assessment by the specified deadline. English language requirements If you did not complete your bachelor degree in English at an approved institution in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, the United Kingdom or the United States of America within five years prior to the RMIT program commencement date, you must complete one of the following English proficiency tests or an approved Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) English Language Test : IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 7.5 (with 7.0-reading, 7.0-writing, 8.0-listening, 8.0-speaking) TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT) for Australia: minimum overall score of 102 (with minimum of 24 in Reading, 28 in Listening, 26 in Speaking and 27 in Writing) Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum overall score of 72 (with minimum communication band of 65 in Reading and Writing and 79 in Listening and Speaking) Note: RMIT does not accept scores from 'at-home' or 'online' testing. The test must be taken no more than two years prior to the RMIT program commencement date. Additional information Expand all sections Inherent requirements (non-academic abilities) Non-academic abilities you'll need to complete this course The following information outlines the tasks you will be required to undertake during professional experience placement and on-campus learning activities. The non-academic abilities listed are provided for your information only and are not entry requirements. By understanding the types of activities you'll participate in, you can: understand more about the course determine if you may need support during your studies make an informed decision about whether the course is suitable for you. Adjustments If there are any activities outlined which may be difficult for you to undertake, there is a range of adjustments to your study conditions available to enable and support you to demonstrate these abilities. Please contact the Equitable Learning Services (ELS) team to discuss any adjustments you may require. To receive learning adjustments, you need to register with ELS. If you are living with disability, long-term illness and/or a mental health condition, we can support you by making adjustments to activities in your course so that you can participate fully in your studies. The University considers the wellbeing and safety of all students, staff and the community to be a priority in academic and professional experience placement settings. View inherent requirements Professional compliance requirements Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Victorian Working with Children (WWC) Check (valid for 5 years) prior to undertaking professional placement as part of this program. Note: For placements undertaken interstate a valid WWC Check is required for that state. Literacy and numeracy test Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students The Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) is a national test required by the Federal Government that all pre-service teachers must complete to be able to graduate and register as a teacher. The test is administered by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER). Please note that you are required to be physically in Australia to undertake this test at a test centre. Counselling and support for those failing the test will be available. You are able to sit the LANTITE before you enrol in your degree. You must successfully complete your LANTITE by the end of your first year of studies. Please visit the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education website for more information, including the cost of the test. Note: All relevant screening and compliance check fees are at your own expense. <div
Career & Study Pathways
class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="career"> Career Start a career without borders Shape the lives of young people and impact future generations in Australia and around the world. Making a study or career change into primary teaching opens up opportunities in classrooms across Australia and beyond. Popular career options include: Primary teacher Educational officer Trainer Educational policy officer Jobs and Skills Australia projects that work opportunities for primary school teachers are set to increase by 5.8% to 2028. There are further developmental and professional opportunities as a learning specialist or leading teacher. RMIT’s expert teachers, passionate researchers, connections to industry and strong practical focus position postgraduates among the most employable in Australia. Graduates have found many career pathways beyond the classroom. Expand all sections Professional recognition and accreditation The Master of Teaching Practice (Primary Education) is accredited by the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) . It is well recognised throughout Australia, but if you wish to teach beyond Victoria you may need to meet further requirements with registration authorities in other states and territories. For information on registration requirements, please contact the Victorian Institute of Teaching or Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership . Through reciprocal arrangements with registration authorities, RMIT graduates can practise as teachers nationally and overseas. <div
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) / AITSL
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
AITSL
Common Questions
If you have completed any of your initial teacher education program studies outside of Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Canada or the Republic of Ireland, you are required to complete an English language competency test accepted by the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT), such as the IELTS Academic Module or the ISLPR Professional/Teacher Registration Module.
For the IELTS Academic Module, you must achieve the following scores: Speaking – 8.0, Listening – 8.0, Reading – 7.0, and Writing – 7.0. You must reach the required score in each skill area regardless of your overall band score.
Test results are valid for two (2) years from the date listed on the certificate issued by the accredited testing centre.
Yes, the VIT accepts IELTS One Skill Retake results, which allow you to retake any one component of the test without having to retake the full test. However, this option is only available if you book the component within 60 days of undertaking the initial test and your delivery format is 'IELTS on a computer'.
No, the VIT does not accept IELTS Online test results. The IELTS must be taken at a test centre with the delivery format of either 'IELTS on a computer' or 'IELTS on paper'.
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