Master of Education

Tabor College understands the demands of the teaching profession and, in response, has developed an innovative delivery method for our Master of Education program to allow you to be the master of your schedule.

Did you know our Master of Education can be completed part time in just five semesters for those with an existing degree in education? Don’t keep postponing your future – APPLY NOW and take the first step towards achieving your career goals.

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Knowledge 

Graduates of a Master of Education Degree (Coursework) will have: 

• advanced and integrated understanding of a substantial and complex body of knowledge in a discipline and/or area of professional practice
• knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to Education including teaching practice.

Skills 

Graduates of a Master of Education Degree (Coursework) will have: 

• cognitive skills to demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge and to reflect critically on theory and professional practice or scholarship
• cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories and to apply established theories to different bodies of knowledge or practice
• cognitive, technical and creative skills to generate and evaluate complex ideas and concepts at an abstract level
• communication and technical research skills to justify and interpret theoretical propositions, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions to specialist and non-specialist audiences

•  technical and communication skills to design, evaluate, and implement developments that contribute to professional practice in Education 

Application of Knowledge and Skills 

Graduates of a Master of Education Degree (Coursework) will demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills: 

• with creativity and initiative to new situations in professional practice and/or for further learning in Education.
• with high level personal autonomy and accountability
• in planning and execution of a substantial research-based project, capstone experience and/or piece of scholarship

Graduates of Master of Education will be able to…

Knowledge

• Identify, analyse, and critique contemporary educational research in terms of the strengths and weaknesses of methodologies used. 
• Evaluate advances in educational practices in relation to pedagogy, curriculum implementation and development, and leadership in educational settings. 
• Review, critique and formulate school-related policies around student learning and well-being. 
• Analyse and critique teaching and learning approaches that focus on diversity including culture and worldviews.

Skills 

• Critically reflect on own teaching practices leading to improved practice. 
• Identify educational issues and utilise appropriate research design to address them. 
• Synthesise and evaluate traditional and action research within the educational research community. 
• Undertake independent research in education focusing on an area of choice.  
• Communicate research findings to extend or contribute to existing knowledge and understanding, or to inform professional practice. 

Application of Knowledge and Skills 

• Develop and implement professional development programs and Education-based research (or related initiatives) to enhance overall school outcomes, teaching practice, curriculum development and implementation, and student learning. 
• Develop, justify and implement effective leadership initiatives within educational settings, either faith-based or secular.