Looking for a career change into Education? Gain the qualifications and knowledge necessary to enter the teaching profession. Be prepared to respond to the diverse learning needs of primary school students in both urban and rural communities with the Master of Teaching and Learning (Primary) at JCU. The Master of Teaching and Learning (Primary) is designed to equip you with the capacity to design, implement and critically reflect on teaching, to enhance learning outcomes for all students. This education degree has a strong focus on delivering education through pedagogy appropriate to a diverse range of students and settings. You will be particularly equipped to work in tropical, rural, remote and Indigenous contexts, with a strong knowledge of learning styles and pedagogical frameworks relevant to each setting. Benefit from 80 days of placement. Throughout this Education degree, you will have opportunities to maximise your professional experience with Work Integrated Learning and mentoring from expert academics committed to your success. You will also have opportunities to experience the unique challenges of Northern Queensland and the Tropics with practical involvement in rural and remote communities. Tailor your degree to suit your career goals by choosing from six specialisations: English/Literacy; Mathematics/Numeracy; Science; Technology; Humanities and Social Science; and Health and Physical Education.

Graduates of the Master of Teaching and Learning (Primary) are prepared to work in Australian, international, rural, regional and remote schools. You could go on to work as a primary teacher with specialist skills in Indigenous education, diverse student needs and regional teaching experience. JCU Teaching and Learning (Primary) graduates benefit from JCU’s strong connections to communities and are prepared to teach in primary schools across Australia. The Master of Teaching and Learning (Primary) is nationally accredited through the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) in association with the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT).