Master of Education Primary

Master of Education
Primary Education

MQF Level: 7

ECTS Value: 90 ECTS

Start Date: September

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.Three (3) Ordinary Levels at MQF Level 3 (minimum Grade C or 5) in Maltese, English Language and Mathematics awarded by MATSEC or an equivalent examination body recognised by the Institute for Education*.

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 inclusive education.

3. In the case where applicants are in possession of a Bachelor’s 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.

*Applicants not in possession of an MQF Level 3 may also present a Grade D or better at Advanced Level (MQF Level 4) or a Grade C or better at Intermediate Level (MQF Level 4) for the mentioned subjects.

Course Outline

First Year Compulsory

Code	Description	Credits
MEDU114	Inquiry in Education	2 ECTS
MEDU115	Psychology of Education	4 ECTS
MEDU102	Teaching Practice I: Reflection on Action	10 ECTS
MPRI102	Pedagoġija u Assessjar tal-Malti fil-Klassi Primarja: Għarfien tal-Lingwa u t-Tagħlim tal-Erba’ Ħiliet	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
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
MEDU116	Research Strategies	5 ECTS

Second Year Compulsory:

Code	Description	Credits
MEDU205	Teaching Practice II: Reflection on Action	10 ECTS
MEDU217	Sociology of Education: A Critical Pedagogy of Hope	4 ECTS
MEDU218	Philosophical Conversations in Education	4 ECTS
MPRI208	Literacy and Language Development in Children	2 ECTS
MPRI210	Embracing Numeracy Strategies in the Primary Classroom	1 ECTS
MPRI211	Teaching Ethics through the Philosophy for Children Approach	2 ECTS

Electives (6 ECTS should be chosen):

Code	Description	Credits
MEDU206	Addressing Inequality and Difference in Educational Practice	3 ECTS
MEDU207	Engaging Families and the Community within Schools	3 ECTS
MEDU222	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
MEDU213	Online Teaching, Learning and Assessment	3 ECTS
MEDU219	Gifted and Talented Learners in the Classroom	3 ECTS
MEDU220	Fostering Creative Thinking	3 ECTS
MEDU221	Sustainable Development Goals: Awareness and Accomplishment through Classroom Practice	3 ECTS

Third Year Compulsory:

Code	Description	Credits
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 September. When open, interested applicants may apply through the Institute for Education’s online portal