The Master of Education (Teacher Leadership) is a specialist program with a focus on mentoring, coaching and supervision in professional experience and leadership. Understanding the role of coaching and mentoring This postgraduate program addresses the increasing demands to explore, critique and contribute to the study of mentoring and teacher leadership. The program provides an opportunity to explore the context, purpose, and role of coaching and mentoring. You will examine contemporary issues in relevant theory and practice through a range of courses covering: teacher learning Australian professional standards for teachers assessment and supervision of teachers including classroom observation performance appraisal and evaluation professional practice mentoring relevant policy suitable research methodologies Students studying a Masters degree in Education (Teacher Leadership) will complete 48 units of credit including the following: Four core courses from the following options within the Teacher Leading specialisation: Coaching and Mentoring Mentoring Practicum Teacher Evaluation and Improvement Teacher Learning Learning: Research and Practice Teacher Leadership Leading Educational Change One research methodology course - Intensive course One independent project - Self-directed course Two electives courses from the full range of Master of Education options Career Our specialist programs in teacher leadership will enhance your career options and professional advancement within a broad range of educational institutions, including: early childhood teaching primary and secondary teaching vocational and workplace teaching tertiary teaching Many of our graduates progress into specialist fields of education and teaching by developing and extending their understanding of a critical area of education. Opportunities Research pathways Our teacher leadership postgraduate program can be a gateway to higher research study. If you are interested in pursuing a research career we encourage you to study research methodology and undertake a research project during your postgraduate course.