Monash Teaching

Teaching at Monash University

Monash University’s Faculty of Education has a national and international reputation for excellence in teaching and research. We offer a diverse and innovative curriculum that responds to international and local community needs, producing graduates who lead professional practice, public debate and policy, and community action around the world. Under the leadership of Professor John Loughran, the faculty is focused on learning and development in people of all ages, and the faculty is internationally recognised for its originality, rigour and impartiality.

Bachelor of Primary Education

Duration: 4 years full-time

Primary teaching is one of the most rewarding fields of education. The Bachelor of Primary Education is a specialised program designed to prepare you for a successful career as a teacher in primary schools. It provides graduates with a comprehensive background in primary education, making it an excellent option for students who are interested in working as primary school teachers. The program covers the essential learning to teach children to develop their creative, physical, personal, intellectual and social capacities, literacy and numeracy skills, in the disciplines of the arts, English, mathematics, health and physical education, science, the humanities and information and communication technologies. The program will immerse you in teaching and learning theories for primary school aged children, primary school curriculum development and implementation across a range of learning areas, and give you the ability to critically reflect on contemporary issues in education. Gippsland students will have the option of completing a middle school specialisation including specific units for teaching Years 7 to 10 in addition to the primary years. Valuable classroom experience is gained by completing a minimum of 80 days of professional placements throughout the course.

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

The earliest years of a child's education are critical. This degree has been specifically designed for students with a strong interest in guiding the development of children aged from birth to 12 years. Monash students gain a deep understanding of child development, and an appreciation of the diversity of backgrounds and situations of children and families they will encounter in their professional lives. Students gain important practical experience teaching in child care, preschools and primary schools by completing a minimum of 135 days of professional placements throughout the course.

Duration: 4 years full-time

Master of Teaching (Secondary)

The Master of Teaching (Secondary) prepares graduates for teaching in secondary schools and provides them with the opportunity to build on strengths developed in their undergraduate degree.

It combines academic studies about the foundations of education with units appropriate to the two teaching specialisms will ultimately be qualified to teach. Teaching specialisms are based on a student's undergraduate studies. Generally they must have studied that discipline at university level for at least two years, and then complete the education units related to each specialism.

Secondary education studies focus on adolescent learning and the nature of education, classroom teaching and practice in schools, education and its relationship to society and planning, implementation and evaluation of the school curriculum.

Duration: 1.5 years full-time

Master of Teaching (Early Childhood)

The Master in Teaching (Early Childhood) course is designed to develop students' theoretical and practical knowledge in the area of early childhood teaching. Students form a broad conceptual understanding of the field of education as active participants in both on-campus classes and off-campus teaching practicum placements. The emphasis is on the underpinning theories in early childhood teaching and the development of a strong understanding of the theories of child development. The course highlights the range of early childhood services and the social context of early childhood provision for children aged birth to five, as well as the need for flexibility and responsiveness to the needs of families and young children. It also addresses the relationship between service provision and the families of young children and develops an understanding of the ethical requirements of early childhood teachers and the practical application of these requirements. The program comprises eight units of study focusing on contemporary theories and research about early childhood development, curriculum, professional practice and leadership. Additionally, throughout the program, students will undertake up to 55 days of professional placements in a range of early childhood settings.

Duration: 1.5 years full-time

Doctor of Philosophy

Duration: 4 years full-time

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