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Federation University Australia

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Master of Specialist Teaching Literacy

  • Masters (Coursework)

The Master of Specialist Teaching in Literacy focuses on the critical skills needed to teach literacy in the digital era from the perspective of educational and language sciences.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
3 years part-time
Study Mode
Online

About this course

The Master of Specialist Teaching in Literacy focuses on the critical skills needed to teach literacy in the digital era from the perspective of educational and language sciences. 21st-century learners need to not only decode and comprehend but to also develop sophisticated processes such as critical analysis, reflection, and evaluation.
This course can be completed online/blended and is delivered part-time over 3 years.
This course teaches students to understand literacy as a social process, language as a functional tool, and how to apply this knowledge in the classroom. From a broad exploration of genre to the intricacies of grammar, phonology and phonetics, students will learn the pedagogies that support deep learning of literacy.
You will have the opportunity to undertake a professional inquiry on a project of your choice, or a minor thesis completed in the field of Literacy
Our course allows you the option to exit with a Graduate Certificate in Specialist Teaching (Literacy).
We encourage you to view our recent webinar to find out more about the course.




Study locations

On-line Learning

Online

Career pathways

  • Teacher
  • Leading teacher
  • Academic
  • Secondary teacher
  • Education consultant
  • Primary teacher
  • Principal
  • Pedagogical leader in children's services
  • University educator
  • Tutor
  • Adult education
  • Literacy coach
  • Literacy educator

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