Master of Teaching - Secondary Edith Cowan University

Overview

The Master of Teaching - Secondary is a dynamic course dedicated to preparing future teachers for the Secondary Education profession.

Designed specifically to develop professional knowledge in both theory and essential practice within real classrooms, graduates are provided with all the necessary tools to become successful and confident teachers.

This Teaching - Secondary programme offered at Edith Cowan University coursework programme accommodates "principles and dimensions" of excellence and is delivered through mutually beneficial partnerships between the University and individual schools.

Upon completion, graduates are eligible to teach in a major and minor area of study in secondary schools in both the private and government sector, and will meet the highest standards in personal ethics and practice which the profession demands.

Course Learning Outcomes  

• Apply cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, evaluate and synthesise teaching theory and practice in authentic situations.
• Apply communication and collaboration skills to design innovative curriculum, learning and assessment activities in secondary education.
• Reflect critically on a complex body of education knowledge, research principles and methods to demonstrate mastery of secondary teaching.

• Use high level self management skills to initiate, plan and execute an extended practicum.

Employment opportunities

Graduates will be eligible to teach in a major and minor area of study in secondary schools in both the private and government sector. 

Secondary school teachers may also work in industry, TAFE, community organisations, private tutoring, consultancies, personnel training, administration and public relations.

Possible future job titles

Secondary Teacher, Art Teacher, Computing Teacher, Dance Teacher, Design and Technology Teacher, Drama Teacher, English Teacher, Health and Physical Education Teacher, Home Economics Teacher, Humanities and Social Science Teacher

Accreditation

Accredited by: Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA)