Master in Teaching & Learning (MTL) The Faculty of Education Promoting an Educated Public in a Participatory Democracy
The Faculty of Education values education both as good in itself and for its instrumental outcomes, that is, for what it achieves for the individual, for its contribution to social integration and justice, and for its economic value. Promoting an educated public in a participatory democracy http://www.um.edu.mt/educ https://www.facebook.com/uom.education mtl.educ@um.edu.mt 2
Initial Teacher Education (ITE) Current Programmes (MQF Level 6) o Four-year B.Ed.(Hons.) (Early Years & Primary) o Four-year B.Ed. (Hons.) (Secondary) o One-year PGCE (Secondary) These are being offered in the current academic year, 2015-16 3
Proposed Changes to Initial Teacher Education (ITE) New route starting 2016-2017 Professional Master degree (MQF Level 7) Master in Teaching and Learning (MTL) Three courses will be offered: o MTL Middle and Secondary Education o MTL Early & Primary Education (Years 1-6) o MTL Primary & Secondary Education 4
Requirements for Admission
The Proficiency Test A Pass, on the basis of criteria determined by the Faculty, in a Proficiency Test for all prospective students in both English and Maltese The written and oral components will be assessed Students in possession of a B.A. (Malti) and a B.A. (English) will be exempted from sitting for the test in these respective languages. 6
Other Requirements Reflections on an Educational Encounter conducted not more than three years prior to the commencement of the Course An Educational Encounter shall include a minimum of 40 hours of experience in an approved educational setting as well as nonassessed reflections on their educational responsibilities 7
Other Requirements A Police Conduct certificate (showing good conduct); Not be included in the Register established under the Protection of Minors (Registration) Act 8
MTL (Early Childhood & Primary Education)
MTL (Early Childhood & Primary Education) Leads to teaching Years 1 to 6 Two-year full-time To be followed after completing a first-cycle (undergraduate) degree: o B.A. (ECEC) three years full-time (also leads to working in KG settings) o A degree with a main area of study that is directly related to at least one subject taught as part of the Primary Education Curriculum o degree with a main area of study in an area related to human/child development or childhood. http://www.um.edu.mt/educ/master_in_teaching_and_learning 10
MTL (Secondary Education)
Entry requirements (MTL Secondary Education) Refer to the entry requirements in the MTL General Regulations (currently available on the Faculty website to be completed after Senate approval). As general guidelines applicants must possess: o an Honours degree o OR an Ordinary degree with at least Category II. In both cases, one must have at least 70 ECTS in the area/s of specialisation chosen as teaching area/s. Other equivalent qualifications will also be considered. 12
MTL (Secondary Education) Single-subject areas (40ECTS): Maltese Business Education Computing Geography Mathematics Science [Biology, Chemistry, Physics] 13
MTL (Secondary Education) Double-subject areas: (Combination of a MAIN subject area [25ECTS] and a subsidiary subject area [15 ECTS]) English French Italian German Spanish History Religious Education Social Studies These may also be taken in combination with one of the following subsidiary areas: Second & Foreign Teaching & Learning Technology Enhanced Learning 14
MTL (Primary & Secondary Education)
MTL (Primary & Secondary Education) Single-subject areas: Art Education Ethics Education Personal, Social & Career Development Double-subject areas: Music Education Drama For entry requirements (refer to previous slide regarding the MTL Secondary Education). 16
Course Overview
Distribution of ECTS per Year/Semester 18
Contacts
Department Head Subject areas Arts, Open Communities & Adult Education Early Childhood & Primary Education Education Studies Health, Physical Education & Consumer Studies Inclusion and Access to Learning Prof Peter Mayo (peter.mayo@um.edu.mt) Prof Suzanne Gatt (suzanne.gatt@um.edu.mt) Dr Duncan Mercieca Deputy Dean (duncan.mercieca@um.edu.mt) Dr Suzanne Piscopo (suzanne.piscopo@um.edu.mt) Dr Colin Calleja (colin.calleja@um.edu.mt) Art Education, Drama, Music Early Childhood & Primary Education Ethics Education; Personal, Social & Career Development Nutrition, Family & Consumer Studies (Home Economics; Textiles Studies) Physical Education Languages & Humanities in Education Prof Sandro Caruana - Dean (sandro.caruana@um.edu.mt) English, French, German, History, Italian, Maltese, Religious Education, Social Studies, Spanish Leadership for Learning & Innovation Prof Christopher Bezzina (christopher.bezzina@um.edu.mt) Math and Science Education Dr Charles Bonello (charles.bonello@um.edu.mt) Geography, Mathematics, Science [Biology, Chemistry & Physics] 20 Technology & Entrepreneurship Education Dr Leonard Busuttil (leonard.busuttil@um.edu.mt) Business Education [Accouns & Business Studies], Design & Technology, IT & Computing