Course overview
The Master of Education (Science of Learning) is for teaching professionals who want to develop their knowledge and understanding of cognitive science approaches to learning and transform their instructional practices. Develop the analytical, critical and creative thinking skills to enhance your teaching effectiveness and improve student learning and engagement.
Why study a Master of Education (Science of Learning) with ECU Online?
Accessible, flexible and accelerated
Study anywhere, anytime with our flexible online format. Our course is delivered in accelerated mode, allowing you to earn your degree and put your skills into practice sooner.
Seamless online learning
Enjoy seamless flexibility with 24/7 access to our user-friendly learning platform, allowing you to balance full-time work commitments.
Fully supported
Be supported throughout your study journey by a personal Student Success Advisor and online learning community of like-minded students and friendly, accessible staff.
Elevate your teaching with evidence-based strategies
Learn cutting-edge, evidence-based instructional methods from cognitive science, psychology, neuroscience, and education research. Feel empowered to enhance your teaching practice and ensure optimal learning outcomes for all learners.
What you will learn
Critically examine your beliefs about how children learn and the effectiveness of teaching practices in relation to cognitive science, psychology, neuroscience and contemporary education research on human cognitive architecture.
Critically engage with contemporary models of high impact instruction and their theoretical assumptions. Use video analysis to deconstruct examples of unscripted Explicit Instruction and scripted Direct Instruction.
Examine historical and contemporary approaches to reading, understanding how the brain processes reading, including role of phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension.
Unlock common myths about teaching mathematics from the perspective of cognitive load theory.
What you will study
- Leading Education in a Global Context
- Assessment in Education: Policies, Pedagogy and Equity
- Inquiry Based Practice
- Advanced Seminar
- Introduction to Science of Learning
- Science of Reading Instruction
- Explicit and Direct Instruction
- Science of Maths Instruction
Course information
Master of Education Leading Education specialisation
Admission requirement (Band 6)
- Bachelor of Education or a Bachelor level degree in any other field plus a Graduate Diploma of Education or Master of Teaching; and
- 2 years experience in an educational setting or organisation with equivalents considered.
English Language requirement (Band 4)
English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
- Bachelor degree from a country specified in the Admissions Policy;
- Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
- Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
- Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.
Course Specific Admission Requirements
All applicants are required to have an initial teacher education qualification.
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Frequently asked questions
The science of learning studies how students acquire, process and retain knowledge, integrating insights from cognitive psychology, neuroscience and education.
It is crucial for today's and future educators because it provides evidence-based strategies for designing effective instruction, optimising learning experiences, and addressing diverse learning needs. Educators equipped with these skills can improve educational outcomes and adapt their teaching methods to a contemporary understanding of how the brain learns.
Cognitive science in education involves designing teaching strategies based on how the brain processes information, such as understanding cognitive load and retrieval practice. It focuses on aligning lesson sequences with contemporary research on cognitive architecture to optimise learning and enhance teaching effectiveness.
Educators are applying science of learning theories in their teaching. In this course, you will critically examine your beliefs about how children learn and the effectiveness of teaching practices in relation to cognitive science, psychology, neuroscience and contemporary education research on human cognitive architecture.
With our Science of Learning specialisation, you will develop analytical, critical and creative thinking skills to enhance your teaching effectiveness and improve student learning and engagement.
No. Our Master of Education (Science of Learning) is for qualified educators who can apply what they learn to their current role, so placements are not required.
No. Our Master of Education (Science of Learning) is for qualified educators who want to improve their skills. If you would like to become a qualified teacher, you can study a Master of Teaching (Primary) or Master of Teaching (Secondary).
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