Shape the world with innovative teaching insights gained from The Master of Teaching (Primary). This course equips you to become a generalist teacher, with in-depth knowledge in literacy and numeracy. You will be prepared to teach in a wide array of curriculum and subjects areas, and have specialist knowledge in one learning area. Extra support Our teacher candidates are successful because of the extra support and guidance they get when leading a class for the first time. You will receive ongoing support – unlike any other university – both on campus and while on placement. As you learn, you will be supported by a Mentor Teacher, a Teaching Fellow and a Clinical Specialist. Shape the world with innovative teaching insights gained from The Master of Teaching (Primary). This course equips you to become a generalist teacher, with in-depth knowledge in literacy and numeracy. You will be prepared to teach in a wide array of curriculum and subjects areas, and have specialist knowledge in one learning area. Extra support Our teacher candidates are successful because of the extra support and guidance they get when leading a class for the first time. You will receive ongoing support – unlike any other university – both on campus and while on placement. As you learn, you will be supported by a Mentor Teacher, a Teaching Fellow and a Clinical Specialist. Course structure Full-time study, comprising four semesters over two years 200 points of coursework. The first three semesters focus on your development as a primary teacher, equipping you to teach across the curriculum and personalise learning to meet students’ individual needs. You will become familiar with different approaches to teacher-led research, and based on your previous studies and semester results, you can choose to specialise in one of the following areas: Arts Health and Physical Education Humanities Languages Literacy Mathematics Science Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). In the second year, you will choose to follow either the coursework or research pathway. For detailed course and subject information, see the University Handbook: Master of Teaching (Primary). COURSEWORK PATHWAY Coursework candidates must complete: Compulsory coursework, including an Education Research Project 1 x elective (with the option of a Place Based Elective). Place Based Electives allow you to undertake work experience in different education settings, e.g. in rural Australia, in an indigenous community, or in a museum or art gallery. Eligibility is subject to meeting academic requirements. RESEARCH PATHWAY Research candidates must complete: Compulsory coursework A substantial research project in an area of interest. Completion of the research option allows progress to a PhD (subject to meeting academic requirements). The research pathway is only available to students who achieve an average of 75% or above in the first year.