Master of Education
Course Code H08
STUDY @ ECU SOUTH WEST
Small classes: our small number ensure you receive strong support from staff and great access to on campus facilities
Qualified lecturers: units in the M Ed are taught by Professors and Senior lecturers with experience in education research.
Convenient timetable: units are scheduled once a week after school to suit teacher’s schedules
Relevant content: units are delivered with a strong focus on practice and issues facing teachers in the classroom right now.
Flexibility: units are available online and at Mt Lawley if another delivery mode or location suits your schedule in a given semester.
Recognition: a degree in Education from ECU is recognised as being from one of the premier Teaching Education Institutions in Australia
Financial Support: Professional Learning scholarships are available through the DET for teachers currently employed at least 0.4 FTE who are completing higher education at Masters or Doctoral level. For scholarship guidelines visit www.det.wa.edu.au/professionallearning/
ECU also offers scholarships. Visit http:// www.ecu.edu.au/scholarships.
Course and related fees may be claimed on tax by teachers. To confirm whether this applies to you, contact your tax advisor or the Australian Tax Office at http://www.ato.gov.au .
COURSE STRUCTURE
The Master of Education (MEd), is a Masters program by coursework in the School of Education. It provides an opportunity for motivated professionals concerned with educational practice to undertake advanced coursework in a field of particular interest to them and to gain an internationally recognised postgraduate qualification. A study of the advanced coursework units will provide students with knowledge and understandings across a range of specialist areas suited to each student's needs and choices. It will support graduates in professional advancement as teachers, leaders and administrators.
Note: The Master degree is not an introductory teaching qualification, nor is it a licence to teach.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Places in the program are available through competitive admission. Applicants are selected on the basis of academic background and professional experience.
Academic Qualifications
(i) a Bachelor of Education degree; or
(ii) a Bachelor level degree in any other field, plus a Graduate Diploma of Education or equivalent.
Three year trained teachers with extensive professional experience may apply.
Professional Experience
Normally at least one year of relevant professional experience.
Additional Evidence
Applicants may be asked to provide evidence of the capacity to undertake studies at postgraduate level. Documentation relating to the applicant’s professional experience may be required.
Credit for previous Postgraduate Studies
Students who have completed a level five ECU Graduate Certificate of Education normally gain entry into the MEd. with 4 units credit/advanced standing. A maximum of four units’ credit can be gained for advanced standing for previous postgraduate studies.
Fees
This is a fee paying course. For detailed fee information, visit http://fees.ecu.edu.au. information about the FEE-HELP deferral scheme, visit http://www.goingtouni.gov.au .
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Mt Lawley, and South West Campuses.
MODE OF DELIVERY/STUDY
Units are available on and off campus, available full time and part time.
COURSE STRUCTURE
All students are required to complete 120 credit points (8 units) in the degree. Required units include:
- an applied research methods unit (RES5101) and
- an advanced seminar unit (EDU6195)
can then choose any six other units drawn from a range of areas:
- Behaviour Management
- Learning Difficulties
- Literacy Education
- School Leadership
- Special Education
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Two independent studies units (EDU6188 and EDU6189) are available for students who wish to pursue an area of interest in some depth. Students may conduct a school/work-related project, a small piece of research or develop and/or evaluate an educational resource, such as a curriculum module, software package, assessment resource, policy document, or a reasoned professional reflection or critique.
It is recommended that students complete the two required units (RES5101 and EDU6195) and then select other units to complete their program.
Behaviour Management Area of Specialisation
EDU5000 Changing Practice in Classroom 15
EDU5001 Success with Challenging Youth 15
EDU6188 Independent Study * 15
EDU6195 Advanced Seminar 10
RES5101 Research Preparation: Methods 20
And 45 credit points (3 units) of approved Level 5/6 Education units.
Learning Difficulties Area of Specialisation
EDU6195 Advanced Seminar 10
RES5101 Research Preparation: Methods 20
Plus 60 credit points (4 units) selected from:
EDU5373 Foundation in Special Education 15
EDU5584 Strategies for Learning Difficulties 15
EDU6188 Independent Study * 15
LAN5124 How Children Learn Literacy:
Processes, Development, Difficulties 15
MAE5103 How Children Learn Mathematics:
Processes, Development, Difficulties 15
And 30 credit points (2 units) of approved Level 5/6 Education units.
Literacy Education Area of Specialisation
EDU6195 Advanced Seminar 10
LAN5000 Teaching and Improving Writing 15
LAN5001 Teaching Reading 15
LAN5124 How Children Learn Literacy: 15
RES5101Research Preparation: Methods 20
And 45 credit points (3 units) of approved Level 5/6 Education units.
School Leadership Area of Specialisation
EDU6195 Advanced Seminar 10
RES5101 Research Preparation: Methods 20
Plus 45 credit points (3 units) selected from:
EPA5127 Leading the School Community 15
EPA5152 Leading for School Improvement 15
EPA5153 Managing Financial, Legal
and Industrial Matters in Schools 15
EPA5154 Leading School Staff 15
And 45 credit points (3 units) of approved Level 5/6 Education units.
Special Education Area of Specialisation
EDU5373 Foundation in Special Education 15
EDU6195 Advanced Seminar 10
RES5101 Research Preparation: Methods 20
Plus 45 credit points (3 units) selected from:
EDU5174 Instructional Design Special Ed 15
EDU5477 Direct Instruction in Special Ed 15
EDU5584 Strategies for Learning Difficulties 15
EDU6188 Independent Study * 15
Plus 30 credit points (2 units) of approved Level 5/6 Education units.
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Area of Specialisation
EDU6195 Advanced Seminar 10
RES5101 Research Preparation: Methods 20
Plus 45 credit points (3 units) selected from:
LAN5171 Teaching ESL Learners 15
LAN5172 ESL Teaching Practice 15
LST5181 Understanding Language 15
LST5182 Using Language 15
And 45 credit points (3 units) of approved Level 5/6 Education units.
* This unit can be taken as an independent study unit focused on special education.
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