Master of Education

Program Overview

Victoria University's Master of Education emphasizes social justice, sustainability, and ethical action in education. It equips professionals with skills in learning and teaching, critical thinking, and research to address educational challenges in various sectors. The flexible hybrid delivery mode allows for full-time, part-time, and graduate certificate/diploma options. Graduates can pursue careers in teaching, leadership, community education, and policy-making.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

Victoria University's Master of Education (by coursework) is a flexible postgraduate education course that emphasizes social justice, sustainability, and ethical action. It equips professionals with the skills and confidence to address educational challenges and opportunities in various sectors, including schools, universities, communities, government, and industry.

Objectives:

• Enhance expertise in learning and teaching practices
• Foster a commitment to ethical action, social responsibility, and sustainability in an educational context
• Develop critical thinking and analytical skills to frame and inform practice as a reflective educator
• Enhance knowledge and understanding of educational theories
• Utilize technology for communication, knowledge access, and collaboration
• Explore the concept of educational change and professional learning within various academic and professional communities
• Undertake educational inquiry and/or research

Outline:

Program Content:

• Foundation studies
• Core studies
• Elective studies
• Research component

Course Schedule:

• Hybrid delivery (online, face-to-face, and evening classes)
• Flexible learning options (full-time, part-time, graduate certificate, graduate diploma)

Individual Modules:

Year 1

• Engaging Learners in Digital Environments
• Design and Development across Learning Environments
• Indigenous Perspectives in Learning and Teaching
• Critiquing Pedagogies
• Innovations and Innovators in Education
• Theory and Practice of Positive Education
• Critiquing Curriculum and Policy
• Research Methods in Education

Year 2

• Understanding Assessment: Purpose and Practice
• Advanced Pedagogy & Practice
• Experiential and Applied Learning
• Educational Leadership in a Complex Society

Minor Thesis Option A

• Minor Thesis A (Part-Time)
• Minor Thesis B (Part-Time)
• Minor Thesis Full Time

Minor Thesis Option B

• Community Development: Theory and Practice
• Conflict Resolution in Groups and Communities
• Capstone Research Investigation

Assessment:

Assessment Methods:

• Assignments
• Presentations
• Examinations
• Research projects
• Case studies
• Reflective journals

Assessment Criteria:

• Knowledge and understanding of educational theories and principles
• Critical thinking and analytical skills
• Communication and presentation skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Research and inquiry skills
• Ethical and professional conduct

Teaching:

Teaching Methods:

• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Workshops
• Seminars
• Group discussions
• Online learning platforms

Faculty:

• Experienced educators with expertise in various fields of education
• Passionate about teaching and student success

Unique Approaches:

• Focus on social justice, sustainability, and ethical action
• Integration of theory and practice
• Hybrid delivery mode for flexibility
• Small-group activities and assessment tasks for personalized support

Careers:

Potential Career Paths:

• Teacher
• Principal
• Community educator
• Youth worker
• Policy-maker
• Educational consultant
• Curriculum developer
• Educational policy developer

Career Outcomes:

• Enhanced leadership and management skills
• Increased understanding of educational policy and practice
• Improved research and inquiry skills
• Greater confidence to address educational challenges and opportunities