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