Bachelor of Education (Secondary Teaching) – Politics (HASS) Teaching
Bachelor of Education (Secondary Teaching) – Politics (HASS) Teaching
The political landscape is filled with complex issues and systems. Students who study politics need teachers who can help them learn to think critically, communicate effectively and challenge the way things are, to become politically engaged young adults. Through this course, you will explore the structures and procedures about how…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The political landscape is filled with complex issues and systems. Students who study politics need teachers who can help them learn to think critically, communicate effectively and challenge the way things are, to become politically engaged young adults.
Through this course, you will explore the structures and procedures about how different societies function and how citizens exist with them. You’ll explore how our political systems operate in Australia and overseas, how politics influences our lives, and how to make these ideas relevant and engaging to high school students.
You’ll graduate qualified to teach Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) to Year 7-10 secondary students, including Politics to ATAR students in Years 11 and 12.
3 reasons to study Education at Murdoch
Before you start your first prac, you’ll be able to develop your teaching skills, practise dealing with challenging behaviour, and try parent teacher interviews and other situations by using SimLabTM technology, our virtual classroom that uses actors and avatars.
Get essential experience in a range of practical placements which could include metropolitan, rural, remote, international, multicultural, hospital, private and state school environments.
Build an online portfolio as part of your degree to share your experience with future employers.
What you’ll learn
You’ll be mentored by our team of experienced teaching professionals to become a confident, creative and flexible teacher. During your course, you’ll build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career and study goals. Some of the things you’ll learn include:
Explore Australian and international politics, communication and theory
Learn how to help students to develop creative thinking and communication skills throughout their studies
Get a strong grounding in learning, teaching and curriculum
Learn classroom management skills, including how to deal with challenging behaviour and make learning fun for secondary students
Learn how to apply your theoretical learning in a range of practical settings
Your future career
This course gives you the qualification you need to teach secondary students, including teaching politics to Year 11 and 12 ATAR students. You will also need to select a second teaching area from Science, English or Mathematics.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Murdoch University is based in Perth, the biggest city in Western Australia. It is a world-renowned research university, being a part of the Innovative Research Universities group. It has an impressive reputation for conducting ground-breaking studies, and experienced academics encourage students to be independent thinkers with a focus on the future. Murdoch offers around 230 undergraduate, postgraduate and research programs, and a series of dedicated scholarships for international students to help them with the costs of studying in Australia. The University boasts strong connections with overseas partners, domestic government departments and the wider working community, giving students a perfect springboard to take part in work placements and complete real-world projects in their subject area.
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