Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
Highlights Be prepared to teach in the classrooms of today and the future Develop your capabilities in digital technologies, entrepreneurial thinking, creativity, leadership, innovation and resilience Select two teaching areas for specialisation Gain extensive classroom experience through professional experience placements organised by QUT. Start online unavailable. This course is only…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Highlights
- Be prepared to teach in the classrooms of today and the future
- Develop your capabilities in digital technologies, entrepreneurial thinking, creativity, leadership, innovation and resilience
- Select two teaching areas for specialisation
- Gain extensive classroom experience through professional experience placements organised by QUT.
- Start online unavailable. This course is only available to you if you can attend classes on campus. It is not possible to start this course online.
QUT will ensure you can step into the classroom with confidence and continue to adapt to ongoing workforce changes and future opportunities. Some key inclusions in the course are:
- a deep understanding of child and adolescent development
- curriculum and pedagogy knowledges and practices
- creating positive learning environments
- inclusion and diversity
- building positive relationships with parents, carers, communities, and education stakeholders
- digital technologies
- entrepreneurial thinking and leadership
- innovation and creativity
- evaluation and assessment
- developing your professional identity
- global perspectives
- resilience.
Visit the student and graduate blog to find out more about what it’s like to study education and where a QUT degree can take you.
Why choose this course?
As a secondary teacher, you can contribute to the development and further the growth of young adults, and share your passion for your chosen teaching areas.
You will be a qualified specialist in your teaching areas and learn to effectively teach subjects in the Australian Curriculum and other frameworks. You’ll be encouraged to create future-focused learning opportunities for your students and be equipped with positive strategies to manage your classrooms.
Real-world learning
Professional Experience
We organise professional experience placements to give you the opportunity to work in a range of real school classrooms and other settings, supervised by practising professional educators. These experiences help you to develop your capabilities as you progress through the course. You can test your teaching techniques in a structured and supported environment.
You can complete your professional experience in a variety of locations including South-East Queensland, rural and remote schools, and overseas. You will be required to undertake the majority of your supervised Professional Experience in Australian school settings. You can select from a range of experiences to align with your interests and career goals.
Careers and outcomes
Graduates will have a solid foundation of knowledge to teach in secondary schools. Your career will be guided by, but not limited to, your chosen teaching areas. Your qualification can also allow you to work across Australia and overseas.
Teachers develop a range of skills, knowledges and practices as a result of their own unique combination of work experiences and personal qualities. You will be empowered to shape your own career path and explore the many ways to make an impact. You can explore careers outside the classroom, including:
- education policy and program implementation
- training and development roles in private and public organisations
- education and outreach roles
- developing products for the education services industry
- learning designer
- entertainment industry roles
- consultancy
- education research.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Study at The University of Queensland. Learn with leading academics in world-class facilities and join the most employable graduates in the state. At UQ you’ll benefit from flexible study options, field trips, lab work, industry placements, research experience, and online study in Brisbane, Australia.
