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Master of Teaching (Early Childhood)

2008 | 2009 | 2010

Division of Education, Arts and Social Sciences | School of Education

Program Code: MMEA Program Level: Postgraduate SATAC code: 4CM075 Home Campus: Magill Program Length (in EFTSL): 2

Program director/s

• Dr Victoria Whitington (MMEA - Early Childhood)

HOW TO APPLY

DOMESTIC STUDENTS ONLY

Applications to this program are online via SATAC's Gradstart portal.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ONLY

Applications to this program are via UniSA's Apply Online portal.

Aim

To prepare graduates with an existing degree in another field to work in a diverse and changing range of services for the education and care of children from birth to eight years of age.

Entry requirements

At least a three year degree from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent.

In addition, international students who speak English as a foreign language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission:

• English Language Test (see Note 1)
  • IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
    • Reading, writing, listening and speaking - 6.5
    • Overall band score - 7.0
  • CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English) (University of Cambridge ESOL examination)
    • Grade of B
  • CAE (Certificate in Advanced English) (University of Cambridge ESOL examination)
    • Grade of A
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) equivalent to IELTS above
• English Language Programs
  • Successful completion of the CELUSA Academic English Program - Level 6
• Other qualifications
  • Successful completion of a tertiary qualification at diploma level or above completed in Australia within the last two years; or
  • Successful completion of at least two years of tertiary study at diploma level or above conducted and completed in English within the last five years in a country in which English is commonly used, as determined by the University (see Note 2). Where the study in English was more than five years ago, this requirement may be satisfied by subsequent and recent work experience of at least two years duration in a setting where English is the language of business subject to satisfactory evidence as determined by the University.

Note 1:  Results from IELTS, University of Cambridge ESOL examinations and TOEFL are valid for two years.
Note 2:  The University, through UniSA International, maintains a list of countries where English is commonly used and which would satisfy this criterion. This may include particular educational institutions within a given non-English speaking country where English is the language of instruction.
Note 3: Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.

Applicants are advised that a successful criminal history screening clearance is required for all students prior to their undertaking any professional experience/practicum placement that involves contact with minors (under 18 years of age). Information on the procedure to be followed for obtaining clearance will be provided with the letter of offer or may be viewed at the School of Education criminal history screening web page. These placements form a compulsory part of the program. A successful clearance may also be required for other courses, eg to enter any school, pre-school or childcare centre for any reason, including on placement, observation or visits, unless the students are already registered teachers.

Content/structure

The 72 unit program is made up of 16 x 4.5 unit courses taken by students over two years, or the part-time equivalent. The program includes studies in curriculum, child development, professional experience and one education study Education, Change and Society that comprises the compulsory Indigenous study. The program provides a balance between professional experience, curriculum and child development studies. The award comprises the following: 1 education studies course, 3 child development courses, 8 curriculum courses covering all currently defined learning areas, and 4 Professional Experience courses, one in each study period of the program.

Professional Recognition

Graduates will meet the academic requirements for registration as teachers in South Australia. However, applicants should note that there are other criteria determining eligibility for registration by the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia, which are outlined in the Teachers Registration and Standards Act 2004 and Teachers Registration and Standards Regulations 2005. Graduates from this program also qualifies graduates to work as qualified childcare professionals in South Australia.

Fee information

Fees for Domestic students: Commonwealth Supported
Fees for Commonwealth Supported Students are calculated at the course level. Click on individual courses in the schedule below to determine total program fees.

Program requirements

Course name	Area + Cat. No.	Units	EFTSL
FIRST YEAR
First Half (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Children Developing in Context 2	EDUC 1016	4.5	0.125
Introduction to Literacy and Numeracy in Early Childhood	EDUC 2048	4.5	0.125
Developing a Play Curriculum Birth - 8 Years	EDUC 1014	4.5	0.125
Professional Experience 1 (Birth to 3 Years) (see Notes 1, 2, 3 , 4 and 5)	EDUC 1044	4.5	0.125
Second Half (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Social Education Birth - 8 Years	EDUC 2024	4.5	0.125
Education, Change and Society	EDUC 4169	4.5	0.125
Physical Education and Health Birth - 8 Years	EDUC 2022	4.5	0.125
Professional Experience 2 (3 to 5 Years) (see Notes 1, 2 and 5)	EDUC 2026	4.5	0.125
SECOND YEAR
First Half (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Children Developing in Context 3	EDUC 1015	4.5	0.125
Literacy Birth to 8 Years	EDUC 3053	4.5	0.125
The Arts-rich Early Childhood Curriculum	EDUC 1067	4.5	0.125
Professional Experience 3 (5 to 8 Years)	EDUC 3022	4.5	0.125
Second Half (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Science and Technology Birth - 8 Years	EDUC 1013	4.5	0.125
Numeracy Birth to 8 Years	EDUC 3054	4.5	0.125
Children with Special Needs	EDUC 4100	4.5	0.125
Professional Experience 4 (5 to 8 Years) (see Notes 1, 2 and 5)	EDUC 1040	4.5	0.125

Rules

1. Students are offered either full-time study over 2 years or the part-time equivalent.

Notes

1. Students are required to take the four Professional Experience courses in sequence, EDUC 1044 Professional Experience 1 (Birth to 3 Years), EDUC 2026 Professional Experience 2 (3 to 5 Years), EDUC 3022 Professional Experience 3 (5 to 8 Years) and EDUC 1040 Professional Experience 4 (5 to 8 Years). Students may not take them out of order as each is a prerequisite for the one following it.
2. EDUC 1044 Professional Experience 1 (Birth to 3 Years) includes 22 full days of professional experience placement. EDUC 2026 Professional Experience 2 (3 to 5 Years) includes 29 full days of professional experience placement. EDUC 3022 Professional Experience 3 (5 to 8 Years) includes 25 full days of professional experience placement. EDUC 1040 Professional Experience 4 (5 to 8 Years) includes 25 full days of professional experience placement.
3. Prior to the EDUC 1044 Professional Experience 1 (Birth to 3 Years) block, students must obtain the appropriate current First Aid certificate, BELS (Basic Emergency Life Support).
4. Prior to the EDUC 1044 Professional Experience 1 (Birth to 3 Years) first professional experience visit students must have completed the one day Mandated Notification Training module developed by The Department for Family and Youth Services.
5. All Professional Experience days and blocks must be taken full time even if students are studying in part-time mode.

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