Master of Teaching (Secondary Education)
Master of Teaching (Secondary Education)
With its strong emphasis on practical classroom experience, our Master of Teaching (Secondary Education) is an excellent preparation for graduates who want to teach at secondary school level. Replacing the Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary), this contemporary Master’s degree offers a more graduated approach to the in-school development of teaching…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
With its strong emphasis on practical classroom experience, our Master of Teaching (Secondary Education) is an excellent preparation for graduates who want to teach at secondary school level. Replacing the Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary), this contemporary Master’s degree offers a more graduated approach to the in-school development of teaching competence and twice as much classroom experience.
If you have already completed a Bachelor’s degree in a suitable discipline, this Master of Teaching (Secondary Education) will enable you transition into a teaching career. Designed to be completed over two years of full-time study, this degree allows you to take an experienced approach to the in-school development of teaching competence.
Available as either a full-time or part-time program, our Master of Teaching (Secondary Education) consists of 13 specialist teaching courses, five theological courses and one justice studies courses, plus two teaching placements, totalling 20 weeks of classroom practice.
At The University of Notre Dame Australia, our School of Education covers the complete spectrum of higher education – from the training of new teachers to the continuing professional development and further education of experienced educators and school leaders. To this end, you can expect a strong and supportive mentoring arrangements and coursework that is contemporary, practical, and interactive and focused on problem solving.
Program summary
Year One
- Planning and Pedagogy
- Education, Service and Community Engagement
- Transforming Learning through ICT
- Teaching Method 1 (Major)
- Teaching Method 2 (Specialisation)
- School Experience: Secondary
- Principles of Secondary Schools Religious Education 1
- Psychological Principles of Classroom Management
- Catering for Students with Special Needs
- Sacraments in the Catholic Tradition OR Necessary Elements of the Catholic School OR General Elective
- Applied Research Methods in Education
Year Two
- Advanced Teaching Skills
- English for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students
- Contemporary Issues in Secondary Schooling
- Principles of Religious Education 2 OR General Elective OR Ethics for Professional Life
- Teaching and Learning Strategies for Adolescents
- Scripture and Church OR Theology Today for the Adults of Tomorrow OR General Elective
- Teaching Internship: Secondary
- Christology OR Religious Studies in Australian Schools OR Sustainability: Systems, World Views and Futures
- Working with Indigenous Students
- Professional Responsibilities of the Teacher
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a discipline relevant to the secondary school curriculum in Western Australia and provide sufficient depth for teaching a Major (up to Year 12) and a teaching specialisation (up to Year 10 level).
A minimum overall score of 7.5 in IELTS Academic, with no score lower than 8.0 in speaking and listening, and no score lower than 7.0 in reading and writing. CAE/CPE – 176 overall, with no score lower than 176 in writing and no other band score lower than 169; PTE Academic – 58 overall, with no score lower than 58 in writing and no other band score lower than 50; TOEFL (iBT) – 84 overall, with no score lower than 22 in writing and no other band score lower than 17.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Notre Dame Australia is a leading institution in Australia. It offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in arts & sciences, business, philosophy & theology, education, law, nursing & midwifery, physiotherapy, medicine and health sciences. The University has campuses in Sydney, Perth and Broome. It also has seven additional Clinical Schools in New South Wales and Victoria, which are part of its School of Medicine. The institution has one of the highest graduate employment rates in the country. During their time studying, students are offered individual career support, covering everything from CV writing to brushing up on their interview skills.
