Master of Education Primary

MQF Level: 7 ECTS Value: 90 ECTS

Start Date: October 2020 Duration: 3 Years (Part-time)

Programme Description

This programme is targeted towards professionals who wish to enhance their skills and competences in pedagogy. The target audience is graduates wishing to join the education sector as a Primary educator or persons already within the primary education sector who wish to pursue an initial teacher training programme. It aims to equip participants with the necessary tools and competences to teach effectively in the 21st century classroom whilst fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for learning.

Entry Requirements

Applicants are to be in possession of:

1. An MQF Level 3 (Grade 1-5 or equivalent) in Maltese, English Language and Mathematics;

AND

2. A Bachelor degree (MQF 6 with a minimum 180 ECTS) with 60 ECTS in one of the subjects being taught in the Primary Curriculum OR in an area related to early childhood education and care.

OR

3. In the case where applicants are in possession of a Bachelor degree not in one of the subjects taught in the Primary Curriculum and are already employed as a supply teacher, applicants may be admitted based on an interview where they will be asked to submit a portfolio evidencing their work and accomplishments during their teaching experience.

Course Outline

First Year
Compulsory:
MEDU100	Assessment for Learning Strategies: Recording Evidence and Conversing about Learning	3 ECTS
MEDU101	Summative Assessment	2 ECTS
MEDU102	Teaching Practice I: Reflection on Action	10 ECTS
MPRI108	Embracing Literacy Strategies and the Language in Education Policy	2 ECTS
MPRI102	Pedagogy and Assessment of Maltese: Language Awareness and Teaching the Four Skills	2 ECTS
MPRI103	Pedagogy and Assessment of English: Language Awareness and Teaching the Four Skills	2 ECTS
MPRI104	Pedagogy and Assessment of Science in the Primary Classroom	2 ECTS
MPRI101	Pedagogy and Assessment of Mathematics in the Primary Classroom	2 ECTS
MRPI110	Embracing Numeracy Strategies in the Primary Classroom	1 ECTS
MPRI105	Pedagogy and Assessment of Social Studies in the Primary Classroom	1 ECTS
MPRI107	Fostering a Lifelong Healthy Lifestyle through Physical Education	1 ECTS
MPRI106	Pedagogy and Assessment for Religion in the Primary Classroom	1 ECTS
MPRI111	Teaching Ethics through the Philosophy for Children Approach	2 ECTS
Second Year
Compulsory:
MEDU200	Educational Theory in Practice: Psychology - Addressing SEBD	2 ECTS
MEDU201	Educational Theory in Practice: Sociology - The Effects of Individual Experiences on the Educational Process	2 ECTS
MEDU202	Educational Theory in Practice: Philosophy – Exploring Active Learning	2 ECTS
MEDU203	Research Methods I: Quantitative Research Strategies	2 ECTS
MEDU204	Research Methods II: Qualitative Research Strategies	3 ECTS
MEDU205	Teaching Practice II: Reflection on Action	10 ECTS
Electives (9 ECTS should be chosen):
MEDU206	Addressing Inequality and Difference in Educational Practice	3 ECTS
MEDU207	Engaging Families and the Community within Schools	3 ECTS
MEDU208	Fostering a Sense of Initiative and Entrepreneurship	3 ECTS
MEDU209	Emotional Intelligence: A Practical Experience	3 ECTS
MEDU210	Inclusive Practices: The Multicultural Classroom	3 ECTS
MEDU211	Inclusive Practices: Addressing the Diverse Classroom	3 ECTS
MEDU212	Reflection on Learning: The Learning to Learn Competence	3 ECTS
Third Year
Compulsory:
MEDU300	Dissertation	30 ECTS

N.B. Please note that while the above provides an indication of the overall programme structure, the years in which modules are delivered may change or be replaced as part of the Institute for Education’s administrative processes.

Applications

Applications for the Master of Education programme open mid-May of each year with programmes commencing the following October.

When open, interested applicants may apply through the Institute for Education’s online portal: https://ife.portal.gov.mt/programme/apply