Professional Outcomes
On successful completion of a Tabor Master of Teaching (Primary) degree students will be eligible to apply for their teacher registration with the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia. Graduates with this qualification are eligible to apply for positions in Department of Education, Christian and Independent schools, and employment nationally and overseas.
About This Course
Furthering meaningful foundations to develop amazing young people!
The Master of Teaching (Primary) is a 2-year (96 credit points) graduate Initial Teacher Education professional award. This award prepares preservice teachers for teaching in Primary (R-6) school settings in all sectors. The 2-year Primary award produces graduates who are sought after by employers and well-respected as early career teachers in a range of school settings.
Hallmarks of the course include personal and professional formation in aspects of wellbeing, Christian faith, ethics, and professional practice experiences across the educational sector which are sequenced to increasing depth, length, and complexity. Professional Experience placements, totaling 91 days, begin in the first semester of the first year and exceed the minimum requirement of 60 days.
Course content includes all learning areas of the primary curriculum plus core education curriculum studies in relation to pedagogy, classroom management and diverse needs.
Preservice teachers will also complete a literacy or numeracy specialisation.
Online Study
Tabor’s Master of Teaching (Primary) is now also available fully online, offering flexible study that fits around work and family commitments.
- Learning is delivered through clear, self-paced modules that guide you through each topic
- Opportunities to connect with a dedicated online support coach, lecturers and peers through scheduled touchpoints
- Dedicated Zoom sessions, and other online interactions
This ensures you can stay engaged and supported throughout your studies, wherever you are.
LANTITE (Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education)
All pre-service teachers must pass both parts of the ACER LANTITE to be eligible to graduate from the course. Tabor also has an excellent record of preservice teachers passing the LANTITE, due in part to its long-standing and proven literacy and numeracy testing and support program, and expectation of LANTITE testing early in the course.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Analyse and synthesise the graduate level Australian Professional Standards for Teachers to inform Primary teaching contexts and impact student learning.
- Plan inclusive learning experiences that empower a range of Primary learners, integrating discipline-specific knowledge, cross-curriculum connections, digital technologies and differentiated practices.
- Evaluate data-informed methodologies and generate authentic assessment strategies to solve problems and make decisions, enabling Primary student learning.
- Explicate personal philosophical perspectives on education, using contemporary research, including Christian perspectives, as a basis for ongoing professional learning.
- Justify the effectiveness of wellbeing principles to promote and maintain positive, relational, and safe learning environments in diverse teaching contexts.
- Employ high-level collaboration and communication skills to establish and maintain professional and ethical relationships with students, colleagues and caregivers across the Primary school and broader community.
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Unit Totals
Core
- Basic Literacy Test; Basic Numeracy Test (0cps)
- EDP154.9 Reading and Writing Foundations
- EDP153.9 Primary English
- EDP151.9 Primary Mathematics
- EDP252.9 Developing Problem Solving and Mental Computation
- EDU132.9 Literacy and Numeracy Methods
- EDP157.9 Health and Physical Education
- EDP156.9 Creative Arts
- EDP155.9 Science and Design Technologies
- EDP254.9 Humanities and Social Sciences
- EDU123.9 Inclusive and Differentiated Learning
- EDU223.9 Research and Career Readiness
- EDS141.9 Pedagogy A Professional Concepts and Curriculum
- EDU242.9 Pedagogy C Critical Pedagogies, Curriculum and Experience
- EDU142.9 Initial Teaching Experience A (0cps)
- EDU244.9 Initial Teaching Experience B
- EDU246.9 Internship Experience
You will be enrolled in the below units based on your specialisation:
- Language, Literacy and Literature (IF English/Literacy Specialisation)
- Issues in Primary Mathematics (IF Mathematics /Numeracy Specialisation)
Note: Unit combinations may vary based on the student’s chosen specialisation
Where can I study?
You can study on-campus at Adelaide – Millswood SA or online.
Please note that professional experience placements are a mandatory component of this course to become a registered teacher, whether studying face-to-face or online. Placements are arranged by Tabor in consultation with each student, based on their location.
How much does it cost?
Learn more about
fees and available payment options.
How long does it take?
1.5 years (19 months) full-time or part-time equivalent (completion at the end of Term 3, Year 2).
When can I start?
Semester 1 – February
Semester 2 – July
CSP’s Available
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are available for students studying a Bachelor of Education or Master of Teaching. Eligible students can obtain a HECS-HELP loan to cover the cost of their student contribution. It is your responsibility to ensure you have enough available balance on your HECS-HELP debt to cover your student contribution.
Additional Information
COURSE CODES
Tabor: E_MTP
SATAC: Not applicable
APPLICATION INFORMATION
In-Person Study: Apply directly via Tabor
Online Study: Apply directly via Tabor
Applications may be accepted up to two weeks after the semester begins.
Click here to access the current Academic Calendar.
COURSE LEVEL
Postgraduate Course
MAKE AN ENQUIRY
Faculty of Education
Email: enquiry@tabor.edu.au
Phone: 1300 482 267
This qualification is TEQSA accredited and is recognised within the Australian Qualifications Framework
What do I need for entry?
ACADEMIC ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
Prior Academic Qualifications
Successful prior completion of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification (with a minimum Credit average of 5.0 across all prior studies) relevant to the Australian Curriculum.
Subject Prerequisites (Primary)
Applicants must have completed at least one year of full-time equivalent study relevant to primary school curriculum areas.
This is typically demonstrated by a minimum of eight (8) units in one or more of the following Primary School Curriculum Learning Areas, as evidenced in official academic transcripts:
- Mathematics
- Science
- Health and Physical Education
- English
- Humanities and Social Sciences (Civics & Citizenship, Economics & Business, Geography, History)
- The Arts (Drama, Dance, Media Arts, Music, Visual Arts)
- Technologies (Design & Technologies, Digital Technologies)
English Language Proficiency Requirement
Pre-service teachers in this course with English as a second language must satisfactorily complete one English language test recognised by the Teachers Registration Board SA. The date of the English language test must be within two years of submitting an application for registration. The two tests recognised by TRB SA are the IELTS and ISLPR. See www.trb.sa.edu.au for further information.
NON-ACADEMIC ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
The Teaching Capabilities Statement is required by all applicants to an Initial Teacher Education Award.
The Capabilities Statement requires a written statement between 400-600 words addressing the topics:
- Explain what you think teaching involves
- Outline the personal and academic qualities you possess that will enable you to become an effective teacher
- Describe your attitude to learning and provide an example of something you have learned that was meaningful
We recommend that the statement be an integrated first-person narrative that shows your depth of thinking about your choice of a teaching career. All three above aspects must be addressed in a way that discusses your skills, personal qualities and experiences that will assist in your development into an exceptional teacher. You may also include a list of relevant community service, volunteer or professional experiences, and significant awards.
You will need to submit the Capabilities Statement as part of your application.
Click here to access the Teaching Capabilities Statement.
Pre-service teachers in this course with English as a second language must satisfactorily complete one English language test recognised by the Teachers Registration Board SA. The date of the English language test must be within two years of submitting an application for registration. The two tests recognised by TRB SA are the IELTS and ISLPR. See www.trb.sa.edu.au for further information.
Non-academic course requirements
This is not an admission requirement, however, before any school placement can be made a successful Working with Children Check WWCC (Department of Human Services) is required.