Master of Education (Stream 100B)Coursework

The Master of Education is directed at practising professionals in a broad range of fields related to education - early childhood, primary, secondary, tertiary, vocational and adult. The degree will also meet the needs of other professionals whose work has an educational component or some educational responsibility.This is a course work classified course.

Please note that this course will not provide you with registration to teach in Australia.

Students completing this course should be able to:

• demonstrate a superior knowledge and understanding of educational theory and practice in general and in a specialised area in particular;
• express informed opinions about particular areas of current educational interest;
• have an understanding of the theory and practice of educational research needed to evaluate research literature and carry out appropriate research activity;
• make effective use of the findings of educational writings and research in addressing professional problems;
• have the depth of knowledge and understanding that will enable them to be a resource for colleagues in particular professional situations;
• demonstrate an appreciation of professional responsibilities and ethical principles which should characterise leaders in the education profession.

Students are required to undertake 2 core subjects (25 points), four subjects from the Area Options offerings (50 points) and 25 points of electives

Attendance at all classes (tutorial/seminars/practical classes/lectures/labs) is obligatory. Failure to attend 80% of classes will normally result in failure in the subject.

Core subjects

Area Option: Arts Education

Area Option: Curriulum and Pedagogy

Area Option: Digital Technologies

Area Option: Early Childhood Education

Plus any two subjects from any other area option

Area Option: Equity, Youth and Identity

Area Option: Gifted Education

Area Option: Language and Literacy Education

Area Option: Mathematics Education

Area Option: Science Education

Plus any two related subjects from other Area Options. Subjects in the Curriculum and Pedagogy, Mathematics Education and Sustainability Education might be particularly relevant.

Area Option: Sustainability Education

Area Option: Thinking, Knowledge and Creativity

Area Option

Four subjects from the area options listed above of particular interest to the student.

Electives

25 points of elective study such as:

• Additional subjects from the area option(where available)
• Subjects from one of the Specialist Masters or specialist streams for which the student has the prerequisites
• A relevant postgraduate subject from another Faculty/Graduate School for which the student has prerequisites, with permission
• A negotiated project

An applicant may be eligible for entry into the Master of Education, Stream 100B, if the applicant has:

• an undergraduate degree and a fourth-year level education qualification, or equivalent, or
• a four-year education degree, or equivalent.

The Melbourne Graduate School of Education welcomes applications from students with disabilities. It is University and Graduate School policy to take reasonable steps to enable the participation of students with disabilities, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student’s participation in the Graduate School’s programs.
The core participation requirements for study in the Melbourne Graduate School of Education are:

In all courses

1. The ability to comprehend complex information related to education and the disciplines in which the student is teaching.
2. The ability to communicate clearly and independently in assessment tasks a knowledge of the content, principles and practices relating to education and other relevant disciplines.
3. Behavioural and social attributes that enable a student to participate in a complex learning environment. Students are required to take responsibility for their own participation and learning. They also contribute to the learning of other students in collaborative learning environments, demonstrating interpersonal skills and an understanding of the needs of other students. Assessment may include the outcomes of tasks completed in collaboration with other students.
   
   In courses requiring students to undertake practicum placements
   
4. The ability to undertake professional practice placements independently, including:
   a. the ability based on personal maturity to establish a professional relationship with students and interact with them appropriately;
   b. the ability to communicate to students the subject matter being taught with clarity and in a way that is age-sensitive;
   c. the ability to model literacy and numeracy skills independently for students and in all their interactions meet community expectations of the literacy and numeracy skills teachers should have;
   d. the ability to demonstrate skilfully and safely activities required in particular discipline areas being taught (e.g. physical education activities, science laboratory techniques);
   e. the ability to create, monitor and maintain a safe physical environment, a stable and supportive psychological environment, and a productive learning environment in their classroom;
   f. the ability to establish effective relationships with all members of the school community, including colleagues, students, and caregivers;
   g. the ability based on mental and physical health to exercise sound judgment and respond promptly to the demands of classroom situations, and the personal resilience to cope and maintain their wellbeing under stress.

Students who feel a disability will prevent them from meeting the above academic requirements are encouraged to contact the Disability Liaison Unit.

The University's general graduate attributes are located on the Office of the Provost's website:http://www.unimelb.edu.au/about/attributes.html