Master of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)

Postgraduate

Mode

On campus or online

Campus

Magill

Duration

2 year(s) full-time

Program code

MATEC

Study as

Full time or part time

Indicative annual fees

Commonwealth Supported

Non-tuition fees

SATAC code

ACM222

Prerequisite

None

Assumed knowledge

Assumed knowledge in the Australian Curriculum subject areas used for entry to the program is required

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved the following minimum entry requirement and demonstrate they fulfil any essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

A completed bachelor (AQF level 7) degree or higher from a recognised higher education institution with a competitive Grade Point Average (GPA), which indicates a total of one year, full-time equivalent study that aligns with one or more Learning Areas of the Australian Curriculum.

Essential requirements

All applicants are required to submit a 400-600 word Teaching Capabilities Statement (TCS) with their application. In the TCS, applicants describe their motivation to teach. The TCS assesses non-academic entry requirements in accordance with national teacher education program standards.

Prior to undertaking any professional experience placement that involves contact with minors (under 18 years of age), students will be required to provide a successful Working with Children Check (WWCC) with the Department of Human Services. Information on the procedure to be followed for obtaining clearance will be provided with the letter of offer and may be viewed at the Teaching and Education Placements web page. These placements form a compulsory part of the program. A successful clearance is also required for visits to education sites in other courses, to enter any school, pre-school or childcare centre for any reason, including on placement, observation, internships or visits.

Note:

Please note that entry requirements for this degree are provisional and subject to change.

Degree Structure: Master of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)

Program code: MATEC

Complete 96 units comprising:

72 units for all Core courses, and
24 units for all Work integrated learning

Enrolment information

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Courses

Listed here are all the courses that contribute to your program, including elective options that can be chosen. These courses come together to form your study plan. Courses fall into different categories, each of which have specific unit values that need to be met under the program rules.

What courses you'll study

Complete 96 units comprising:

72 units for all Core courses, and
24 units for all Work integrated learning

Complete 72 units for ALL of the following:

	Course code	Units
Course name Languages Education and First Nations Knowledges	Course code EDUC1018	Units 6
Course name Exploring Mathematics through Play	Course code EDUC3001	Units 6
Course name Learning about Literacies and Text Production	Course code EDUC2112	Units 6
Course name Pedagogies in Early Childhood	Course code EDUC5069	Units 6
Course name Play Pedagogies in Early Childhood	Course code EDUC5253	Units 6
Course name Classroom Management and Inclusive Education	Course code EDUC6008	Units 6
Course name Curriculum and Pedagogies 1: Arts and Technologies Education	Course code EDUC6115	Units 6
Course name Curriculum and Pedagogies 2: Health and Physical Education and Humanities and Social Sciences Education	Course code EDUC6116	Units 6
Course name Learning About Language	Course code EDUCX105	Units 6
Course name Mathematics Education 1	Course code EDUCX106	Units 6
Course name Learning About Reading	Course code EDUCX215	Units 6
Course name Science Education	Course code EDUCX222	Units 6

Work Integrated Learning description

WIL courses give you real‑world experience as part of your degree.

Complete 24 units for ALL of the following:

	Course code	Units
Course name Professional Experience 1: Infant and Toddler Pedagogies Practices	Course code EDUC5908	Units 6
Course name Professional Experience 2: Preschool Pedagogies and Practices	Course code EDUC6900	Units 6
Course name Professional Experience 3: Inquiry into Practice (Junior Primary)	Course code EDUC6901	Units 12

Inherent requirements for Education

Inherent requirements are capabilities and knowledge required to perform essential tasks effectively and safely for a specific purpose such as employment or study. Students undertaking any Bachelor of Teaching or Master of Teaching degree at Adelaide University must complete the following:

Preservice Teacher Placement Agreement

Before placement, all Preservice Teachers must complete the Pre-Service Teacher Placement Agreement on InPlace. This form outlines responsibilities and expectations for all future placements—it only needs to be completed once.

Working With Children Check (WWCC)

All people working in a child-related area, whether as an employee or volunteer, must have a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC). You can apply for a WWCC via the South Australian Government website. When completing your application, please select Pre-service teacher placement/student placement in the Role Description.

Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care (RRHAN-EC)

To work or volunteer in education you must complete mandatory notification training about child protection in education. The training is called Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care (RRHAN-EC). To register for and complete the training, you must make an account on Plink. You will need to complete both the 2-hour fundamentals course and the 4-hour Masterclass session.

Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE)

If you are studying a Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) (Honours), Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) (Honours), Master of Teaching (Early Childhood Education), Master of Teaching (Primary) or Master of Teaching (Secondary) you are expected to sit the LANTITE test and pass both components before enrolling in your final Professional Experience course. Each course has a designated final test window.

Please note, students studying a Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) do not need to complete the LANTITE.

Adelaide University provides a range of student services and support to ensure you can succeed in your studies. If you have a disability, medical or mental health condition that may impact your studies, you are strongly encouraged to speak with the Access and Inclusion team when accepting your offer into a program.

Visit the Access and Inclusion webpage to find out more.

If you have an access plan and require adjustments to your placement, please ensure you upload your access plan on InPlace. Adjustments can only be provided based on the requirements of your access plan.

Commonwealth Prac Payment (CPP)

The Commonwealth Prac Payment offers teaching, nursing, midwifery and social work students support while they are undertaking mandatory placements. For more information, please visit the Australian Government Department of Education website.

Dr Susie Raymond

Program Director

College of Education, Behavioural and Social Sciences

School of Education

susie.raymond@adelaide.edu.au

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