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The faculty offers three degrees by coursework at masters level:
Intake into the following masters courses ceased from 1997:
However, students currently enrolled in any of the above four courses may continue their studies by selecting appropriate 12-point subjects. Students needing further advice should consult the course adviser.
The
faculty offers a wide range of specialisms in the Master of Education degree by
coursework, either by direct enrolment at masters level or via postgraduate
certificates and postgraduate diplomas. Students may undertake a general course
or concentrate on one of a number of specialisms. As a general rule, each
consists of two compulsory core subjects and a combination of subjects chosen
from a nominated list, subjects chosen from other pathways, subjects undertaken
in other faculties, and project work.
In selected specialisms (indicated below) students who successfully complete
the first two (core subjects) qualify for a postgraduate certificate in
education. Students who complete a further two subjects from the specialisms
designated list qualify for a postgraduate diploma.
In some courses where registration or employment requirements are involved,
additional subjects may be specified.
In general terms, to be eligible for admission applicants must hold either an approved three-year bachelors degree and an approved fourth year of study, or an approved four-year bachelors degree, or have qualifications or experience considered by the faculty board to be equivalent to, or a satisfactory substitute for, the above awards.
Students may complete the Master of Education by coursework degree by one of three options:
Option one |
Option two |
Option three |
Core subject (12 points) |
Core subject (12 points) |
Core subject (12 points) |
Core subject (12 points) |
Core subject (12 points) |
Core subject (12 points) |
Core or elective subject (12 points) |
Core or elective subject (12 points) |
Core or elective subject (12 points) |
Elective subject (12 points) |
Elective subject (12 points) |
Elective subject (12 points) |
Elective subject (12 points) |
Elective subject (12 points) |
Plus a single research project of approximately 20,000 words (24 points) |
Elective subject (12 points) |
Plus a single research project of approximately 10,000 words (12 points) |
Students
may pursue a general course consisting of any six Master of Education subjects
or five Master of Education subjects plus a project of approximately 10,000
words, or four Master of Education subjects plus a project of approximately
20,000 words (as indicated above) or they may elect to follow one of the
specialisms described below.
The proposed program should be discussed with the appropriate course adviser
for approval at the time of applying for candidature. Where students undertake
a series of subjects that meet the requirements of a specialism, this
specialism will be shown on their testamur.
Candidates taking one of the research project options must include a research subject such as EDF6001 Research methodology as one of their coursework subjects. Candidates enrolled in one of the MEd specialisms must focus on a topic relevant to that specialism. All project students are allocated an academic supervisor for the project.
The entrance requirements for doctoral level studies (ie. EdD or PhD) require applicants to have completed research at either masters or honours level. Consequently, MEd by coursework candidates who wish to proceed to a doctoral course and who have not previously completed research at masters or honours level must include a research project in their MEd. Further, a grade of distinction or higher must be achieved for the research project (either 10,000 or 20,000 words) and an average of distinction or higher in the coursework subjects for doctoral level eligibility.
The MEd by coursework may be taken either full-time or part-time. It is expected that full-time candidates will complete all requirements within 18 months (three semesters) while part-time candidates should complete all requirements within three years. The expected number of study hours per week for a full-time student is 48.
Subjects within the Master of Education by coursework are offered in various flexible learning modes. These may include subjects offered via summer school, winter school, distance education or through on-campus modes. Some subjects may be offered on one or more campuses or in more than one mode.
By
resolution of the faculty board, each subject of the degree is offered
conditionally upon there being sufficient demand for it from enrolling students
in any given year and conditionally on appropriate staff being available.
Students should consult the timetables available from the Faculty of Education
on Clayton campus and on the web site. The subject timetable for the following
year is usually available by early October of the preceding year.
A number of EdD subjects may also be available to approved masters level
students.
Further information regarding MEd by coursework may be obtained from the Faculty of Education, Clayton campus (telephone (03) 9905 2819 or (03) 9905 2784), or visit our web site at http://www.education. monash.edu.au/
Course code: 2500 · Clayton, Peninsula and Gippsland campuses · Course coordinator: Dr Sue McNamara (telephone (03) 9905 2819 for initial inquiries) · Course code: 2040 - intake into this course under this code ceased in 1998
The course is designed to meet the needs of educators; educational administrators, managers, policy makers, and others interested or involved in learning and education on working in the wider educational community.
In addition to the subjects listed in specific specialisms, the following subjects may be also available for Master of Education studies:
Subject availability in any year is dependent on student demand and staff availability.
Course code: 2496· Clayton campus · Course coordinator: Associate Professor Terri Seddon
The course is designed to meet the needs of teachers, lecturers, trainers, enterprise-based teachers, community educators; educational administrators, policy makers, education managers, and others interested or involved in adult learning, vocational and further education, and training, and educators who wish to understand and investigate education policy and practice in a variety of learning contexts.
A research elective, such as EDF6001 Research Methodology must be included if the student intends taking up a research project option.
This is a conceptual outline only. It gives a general indication of how the course will progress and is subject to change without notice. Students should consult course coordinators to assist in planning their program.
Course code: 2559 · Clayton campus · Course coordinator: Mr Bernard Holkner
This course is designed to meet the needs of teachers, lecturers, trainers, educational administrators, educational technologists, policymakers and parents who are interested in learning technologies and who wish to become fully informed educators wishing to use this specialism as a basis for detailed research in information technology, multimedia or computers in education.
A research elective such as EDF6001 Research methodology must be included if the student intends taking up a research project option.
This is a conceptual outline only. It gives a general indication of how the course will progress and is subject to change without notice. Students should consult course coordinators to assist in planning their program.
Course code: 2497 · Clayton campus (by distance only) · Course coordinator: Dr Simon Marginson
This specialism is designed primarily to meet the needs and interests of educational administrators, teachers, academics, educational services providers and student support staff engaged in international education at all levels of education, and staff training officers interested in exploring in depth the internationalisation of education.
A research elective, such as EDF6001 Research Methodology must be included if the student intends taking up a research project option.
This is a conceptual outline only. It gives a
general indication of how the course will progress and is subject to change
without notice. Students should consult course coordinators to assist in
planning their program.
Students who are able to take subjects on-campus may also apply to take
relevant masters level subjects offered by the university. Courses offered by
the Faculty of Education, Monash Asia Institute and Faculty of Business and
Economics may be considered. Students interested in the research project option
are strongly advised to take EDF6001 in addition to the four core subjects.
Course code: 2498 · Clayton campus · Course coordinator: Associate Professor Peter Gronn
The leadership, policy and change pathway is designed to meet the needs and interests of leaders and managers of educational institutions, teachers, academics and personnel working in a variety of human service organisations who exercise formal or informal leadership responsibilities for the delivery of educational and related services.
A research elective such as EDF6001 Research methodology must be included if the student intends taking up a research project option.
Students who are able to take subjects on-campus
may also apply to take relevant masters level subjects offered by the
university. Courses offered by the Faculty of Education and the Faculty of
Business and Economics may be considered.
This is a conceptual outline only. It gives a general indication of how the
course will progress and is subject to change without notice. Students should
consult course coordinators to assist in planning their program.
Course code: 2499· Clayton, and flexible mode · Course coordinator: Associate Professor Margaret Gill
The course is designed to meet the needs of teachers, lecturers, trainers, educational administrators, policymakers and parents who are interested in literacy issues and wish to increase their understanding of recent developments in literacy research, curriculum, policy and practice. It is also aimed at teachers and other educators who wish to use this specialism as a basis for research in the field of literacy studies.
A research elective must be included if the student intends taking up a research project option.
This is a conceptual outline only. It gives a general indication of how the course will progress and is subject to change without notice. Students should consult course coordinators to assist in planning their program.
Course code: 2501 · Clayton campus · Course coordinator: Dr Margaret Gearon · Not offered in 2000
The course is designed to meet the needs of local and overseas teachers who wish to retrain as a teacher of a LOTE, local teachers who wish to update their professional practice in their LOTE classes and educators who wish to use these specialisms as a basis for detailed research in bilingual or second language education.
Candidates will hold a university degree including a three-year post-Year 12 major in a language other than English or its equivalent. Prior to enrolment, all students must have their proposed course approved by the LOTE program coordinator. Students who are not qualified LOTE teachers may be required to complete designated units in LOTE methodology and practice.
Credit for all subjects undertaken as part of either a Graduate Certificate or a Graduate Diploma in LOTE, or a Graduate Certificate or a Graduate Diploma in Bilingual/Immersion Education in this faculty may be transferred to the Master of Education (LOTE).
Option
1 |
Option
2 |
Core subjects |
Core subjects |
EDF6221 Theory and practice of second language education |
EDF6223 LOTE methodology |
EDF6222
Educational applications of second language acquisition research
or |
EDF6224 Advanced practicum in language teaching: LOTE (this subject is mandatory for those teachers wishing to be fully qualified for employment with the Victorian Department of Education) |
Plus
four subjects from the electives list or |
Plus
four subjects from the electives list or |
A research elective such as EDF6001 Research methodology must be included if the student intends taking up a research project option.
This is a conceptual outline only. It gives a general indication of how the course will progress and is subject to change without notice. Students should consult course coordinators to assist in planning their program.
Course code: 2659 · Clayton campus · Course coordinator: Professor Alan Bishop · Not offered in 2000
This course is designed to meet the needs of teachers, mathematics coordinators, text and curriculum developers and lecturers at all levels wishing to increase their understanding of recent developments in research in mathematics education, as well as teachers and other educators who wish to gain higher qualifications and research expertise in mathematics education.
A research elective, such as EDF6001 (Research methodology) must be included if the student intends taking up a research project option.
This is a conceptual outline only. It gives a general indication of how the course will progress. It is subject to change without notice. Students should consult course coordinators to assist in planning their program.
Course code: 2660· Clayton campus · Course coordinator: Professor Richard Gunstone · Not offered in 2000
This course is designed to meet the needs of teachers, coordinators, administrators, and lecturers at all levels wishing to gain greater understanding of teaching, assessment, curriculum and research expertise in science education.
A research elective such as EDF6001 (Research methodology) must be included if the student intends taking up a research project option.
This is a conceptual outline only. It gives a general indication of how the course will progress and is subject to change without notice. Students should consult course coordinators to assist in planning their program.
Course code: 2818 * Clayton campus * Course coordinator: Associate Professor Peter Gronn
The school leadership pathway is designed to meet the needs and interests of teachers in a number of education sectors and systems, and particularly to Level 1 teachers, Leading Teachers 2 & 3, and Assistant Principals currently employed in primary and secondary schools, and who aspire to school principal appointments.
Remaining elective subjects may be chosen from existing Master of Education subjects listed in the Faculty Handbook.
Students wishing to undertake a research project option must consult the course co-ordinator.
Students undertaking the program of studies nominated by DEET will
complete a 10,000 word project.
This is a conceptual outline only. It gives a general indication of how the
course will progress and is subject to change without notice. Students should
consult the Course Co-ordinator to assist in planning their program.
Four-year qualified students may be granted up to 24 points of RPL for work completed as part of Education Faculty designed and delivered certificate level programs.
Course code: 2495· Clayton campus · Course coordinator: Dr Joanne Deppeler
This course is designed to meet the needs of primary, secondary, TAFE and adult education teachers, principals and other health professionals interested in developing professional skills for supporting people with a diverse range of special needs; educators who wish to meet the Standards Council requirements for employment in Victorian government special schools; and educators and other health professionals interested in this specialism as a pathway for promotion or who wish to focus on research in this specialism.
A research elective such as EDF6001 (Research methodology) must be included if the student intends taking up a research project option.
This is a conceptual outline only. It gives a general indication of how the course will progress and is subject to change without notice. Students should consult course coordinators to assist in planning their program.
Course code: 2502· Clayton campus and offshore: direct instruction · Course coordinator: Ms Marie-Thérèse Jensen
The
faculty offers a specialist masters course for candidates who wish to teach
English as a foreign language overseas (see special admission requirements
below). The course is designed to accommodate both teachers and novices and
aims to develop these candidates' understanding of the theory and practice of
teaching English as a foreign and international language in a range of contexts
(elementary, secondary, tertiary and workplace) in a country where English is
not the official language.
The delivery of the course in dual settings in Australia and the home country
provides optimum opportunities for candidates to immerse themselves in the
target language and culture, to experience a variety of teaching/learning
approaches and to explore the implications of their acquired understandings in
the settings most representative of their future professional context.
The
specialism is available to cohorts of candidates from countries in which there
is a cooperating university to conduct the course with the Monash Faculty of
Education. This specialism consists of four semesters of full-time study.
Part-time enrolment is not available.
Students should have a minimum requirement of a four-year (post-secondary Year
12) bachelors degree or a three-year bachelors degree plus a postgraduate
course of study (postgraduate diploma) of at least one year (full-time). The
disciplines within which the degree should be taken are arts/humanities and/or
education. The degree may have been undertaken in either English or in a medium
other than English. However, whether or not the degree has been taken in
English, the applicant must present evidence of English proficiency as
indicated in the next subsection. Applicants with successfully completed
studies of English will be given preference.
Prior studies in Education are not required, though these may be necessary for
employment purposes in some countries (eg Australia). It is the
responsibility of the student to investigate the registration requirements of
their target employment situations.
Those whose prior qualifications were not taken exclusively in English must also achieve an English proficiency rating in one of the following internationally recognised tests (note that the TOEFL must be accompanied by the TWE):
Test |
Minimum rating |
IELTS |
6.0 (global), no rating below 5 - speaking must be a minimum of 5 |
TOEFL and TWE |
577 |
Staff experienced in the assessment of English proficiency will be present at
the selection interviews, and will be permitted to use their discretion in the
event that any of the above scores are not achieved. Skills in using computers
for word-processing will be assumed, although there will be opportunities to
extend these skills on course. Appropriate library searching skills will be
taught on course.
The course is conducted for five weeks each year at Monash and the rest of the academic year at the cooperating university offshore. It offers a fixed sequence of subjects, all of which are compulsory, unless credit transfer has been permitted by the appropriate committee. The course consists of five coursework subjects and a research project focusing on an aspect of teaching and learning English as a foreign language (10,000 words). The major input for five of these subjects is provided by Monash staff during the residential periods at Monash each year in July and August, or any other time negotiated between Monash and the cooperating university. Some of the assignments for these units are completed by students in the cooperating university overseas under the supervision of staff there, and submitted to Monash for assessment. The other two coursework units are taught at the cooperating university overseas by suitably qualified staff there. The research project is undertaken under the same conditions overseas, and each project is assessed by one staff member from Monash and one from the cooperating university. The structure of the course is set out below.
First year |
Second year |
March to June |
|
Other institution |
Other institution |
Subject 1:EDF6231 The international context of TEFL |
Subject 4: EDF6234 Curriculum design in TEFL |
July to August |
|
Monash |
Monash |
Subject
2: EDF6232 Advanced English for professional practice in TEFL |
Subject
5: EDF6235 Research design in TEFL |
Assignments completed by November |
Assignments completed by November |
Note that months in which the residential period at Monash takes place may be
negotiated with the cooperating university offshore.
This is a conceptual outline only. It gives a general indication of how the
course will progress and is subject to change without notice. Students should
consult course coordinators to assist in planning their program.
Course code: 2503 · Clayton campus · Contact: Ms Marie-Thérèse Jensen
This
course is designed to meet the needs of teachers who wish to develop their
knowledge and skills in teaching English as a second or foreign language
English language teachers needing an accredited qualification; educators who
wish to use this specialism as a basis for detailed research in second language
teaching and learning; and teachers who wish to develop their knowledge and
skills in teaching students from language and cultural backgrounds other than
English ones.
Applicants who are not native speakers of English will be required to demonstrate substantial competence in written and spoken English before admission.
Credit
for all subjects undertaken as part of either a Postgraduate Certificate in
TESOL or a Postgraduate Diploma in TESOL in this faculty may be transferred to
the Master of Education (TESOL).
Teachers who have taught ESOL for three years full-time or longer may document
22 days of lessons in their own classrooms in lieu of undertaking an externally
supervised teaching practicum and EDF6238. Teachers who have gained the Royal
Society of Arts Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language to Adults
(RSACTEFLA) may gain an exemption of five days from the 15-day teaching
practicum.
For
professional accreditation, a teaching practicum of 22 days must also be
completed during the period of enrolment in the course.
This is a conceptual outline only. It gives a general indication of how the
course will progress and is subject to change without notice. Students should
consult course coordinators to assist in planning their program.
Course code: 0112 · Clayton campus · Contact: Associate Professor Gerald Burke, Associate Professor Terri Seddon and Associate Professor Lawrie Angus · Intake into this course under the above title ceased in 1997. Students currently enrolled may continue their studies under the Master of Education (Policy and Management) specialism structure
Course code: 0078 · Clayton and Peninsula campuses · Contact: Dr Ilana Snyder (Clayton), Associate Professor Tony Taylor (Gippsland) and Dr Ros Smith (Peninsula) · Intake into this course under the above title ceased in 1997. Students currently enrolled may continue their studies under the Master of Education structure
Course code: 2040 · Clayton campus · Contact: Associate Professor Gerald Burke, Associate Professor Terri Seddon or Associate Professor Lawrie Angus (telephone (03) 9905 2819 or (03) 9905 2784 for initial inquiries) · Intake into this course under the above title ceased in 1998. Students currently enrolled may continue their studies under the Master of Education (Leadership, Policy and Change) specialism structure
Course code: 0773 · Clayton campus · Contact: Dr Lawrence Bartak and Dr Joanne Deppeler · Intake into this course under the above title ceased in 1997. Students currently enrolled may continue their studies under the Master of Education (Special Education) specialism structure
Course code: 0155 · Clayton campus · Contact: Ms Marie-Thérèse Jensen · Intake into this course under the above title ceased in 1997. Students currently enrolled may continue their studies under the Master of Education (TESOL) specialism structure
Course
code: 0158 · Clayton campus · Contact: Dr Philip Greenway
(Counselling stream) or Associate Professor Neville King (Child and Educational
stream)
The Master of Psychology degree is awarded within the Faculty of Education. The
faculty offers two programs for the degree, in counselling psychology and child
and educational psychology.
Students should note that completion of the Master of Psychology is prima facie
a qualification for membership of the Australian Psychological Society and
eligibility for employment as a psychologist in the State of Victoria. In
addition, each of the two programs presently offered by the Faculty of
Education satisfies the academic training requirements for membership of
relevant colleges of the Australian Psychological Society (ie College of
Counselling Psychologists, College of Educational and Developmental
Psychologists) and eligibility for employment as a specialist psychologist in
the State of Victoria. In general, a further two years of supervised practice
is necessary for full membership of these colleges and full eligibility for
employment as a specialist psychologist.
The MPsych(Counselling) prepares graduates to practise as counselling
psychologists in a range of settings including hospitals, community centres,
schools, tertiary institutions, private practices, industry, health-oriented
facilities and other similar places. For more detailed information regarding
the role and employment prospects of counselling psychologists, students should
consult the College of Counselling Psychologists, Australian Psychological
Society.
The MPsych(Child and Educational) prepares graduates to practise as educational
and child psychologists in schools, hospitals, clinics, and private practices.
For more details regarding the role and employment prospects of educational and
child psychologists, students should consult the College of Educational and
Developmental Psychologists, Australian Psychological Society.
Admission requirements for the Master of Psychology program is four years of approved study in psychology. Selection will be based on academic merit and personal suitability. Intending applicants should ensure they possess such qualifications. Referees' reports may be required. The closing date for applications is usually late in November and selection for the MPsych(Counselling) and MPsych(Child and Educational) may include an interview, usually held in the first two weeks of December.
The MPsych (Counselling) stream consists of three parts: advanced coursework, supervised practica and a research thesis.
plus one other subject chosen from:
Students
undertake a supervised practicum - EDF6506 (Clinical placement in
psychology). The research thesis must be completed on a topic relevant to the
discipline of counselling psychology.
This is a conceptual outline only. It gives a general indication of how the
course will progress and is subject to change without notice. Students should
consult course coordinators to assist in planning their program.
The MPsych(Child and Educational) stream consists of three parts: advanced coursework, supervised practica and a research thesis.
plus one or both of the following subjects:
If only one of the above subjects is taken, then the fourth subject must be taken from:
Students
undertake a supervised practicum, EDF6506 (Clinical placement in psychology).
The research thesis must be completed on a topic relevant to the discipline of
child and educational psychology.
This is a conceptual outline only. It gives a general indication of how the
course will progress and is subject to change without notice. Students should
consult course coordinators to assist in planning their program.
The Master of Psychology may be taken either full-time or part-time. It is expected that full-time candidates will complete all requirements within 2 years (four semesters) while part-time candidates should complete all requirements within three years. The expected number of study hours per week for a full-time student is 48.
The entrance requirements for doctoral level studies (ie. EdD or PhD) are for applicants to have completed research at either masters or honours level. MPsych by coursework candidates who wish to proceed to a doctoral course must achieve a grade of distinction or higher for the research thesis and an average of distinction or higher in the coursework subjects for doctoral level eligibility.
Further information may be obtained from the Faculty of Education, Clayton campus (telephone (03) 9905 2819 or (03) 9905 2784), or by visiting our web site at http://www.education.monash.edu.au/
Course
code: 2505 · Clayton · Course coordinator: Dr Ian Mitchell ·
Available by on-campus and flexible learning modes
The Master of Teaching is designed to develop students' capacity to
systematically analyse, develop and extend their practice, link theory to
practise, innovate and devise new solutions to problems of professional
practice. It is also designed to develop students' confidence and skills to
communicate and share good practice with others.
This course is designed for teachers or lecturers who are interested in developing high levels of mastery of their professional practice as well as for teachers or lecturers interested in action-research or in building on a current involvement in innovative practice.
In
general terms, to be eligible for admission applicants must hold either an
approved three-year bachelors degree and an approved fourth year of study or an
approved four-year bachelors degree or have qualifications or experience
considered by the faculty board to be equivalent to, or a satisfactory
substitute for, the above awards.
Students taking the course will normally be in full-time or substantial
part-time employment in schools or other educational institutions. Other
situations will be approved if the student has access to sufficient teaching to
provide the basis for the core subject, project and practicum.
International students will be able to enrol in the course where the faculty is
able to provide appropriate supervision. Before commencing the practicum
students must have completed a minimum of two years' approved teaching.
On-campus mode |
Flexible mode |
Option one |
|
Advanced practicum (24 points) |
Advanced practicum (24 points) |
Classroom based research project (12 points) |
Classroom based research project (12 points) |
Elective subject (12 points) |
Elective subject (12 points) chosen from summer school or flexible learning subject |
Core subject from group one (12 points) |
EDF6124 Improving professional practice (12 points) |
Core subject from group two (12 points) or faculty-approved elective (12 points) |
EDF6123 Developing the reflective practitioner (12 points) |
Option two |
|
Advanced practicum (24 points) |
Advanced practicum (24 points) |
Classroom-based research project (24 points) |
Classroom based research project (24 points) |
Core subject from group one (12 points) |
EDF6124 Improving professional practice (12 points) |
Core subject from group two (12 points) or faculty-approved elective (12 points) |
EDF6123 Developing the reflective practitioner (12 points) |
Option three |
|
Advanced practicum (24 points) |
|
Elective subject (12 points) |
|
Elective subject (12 points) |
|
Core subject from group one (12 points) |
|
Core subject from group two (12 points) or faculty-approved elective (12 points) |
One subject with an emphasis on learning from one of the group one subjects listed below, and one subject with emphasis on important aspects of professional practice from the list of group two subjects.
This is a conceptual outline only. It gives a general indication of how the course will progress and is subject to change without notice. Students should consult course coordinators to assist in planning their program.
After consultation with the course coordinator students may:
The previous components of the degree lead to a year-long advanced practicum in which students examine, document, extend and share their practice via a process of action-research.
The
course may be taken either full-time or part-time. It is expected that
full-time candidates will complete all requirements within 18 months (three
semesters) while part-time candidates should complete all requirements within
three years.
The expected number of study hours per week for a full-time student is 48.
The entrance requirements for doctoral level studies (ie EdD or PhD) are for applicants to have completed research at either masters or honours level. Master of Teaching by coursework candidates who wish to proceed to a doctoral course must achieve a grade of distinction or higher for the research thesis and an average of distinction or higher in the coursework subjects for doctoral level eligibility.
Further information regarding this course may be obtained from the Faculty of Education, Clayton campus, (telephone (03) 9905 2819 or (03) 9905 2784),.or visit our web site at http://www.education.monash.edu.au/
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