Teaching (Secondary) Adelaide University

Overview

The Teaching (Secondary) course from Adelaide University was designed for applicants with an undergraduate degree spanning two areas of expertise, it equips you to confidently impart your knowledge in secondary school settings (years 7-12).  

You’ll learn to design lesson plans, manage classrooms and assess learning – ensuring every student reaches their potential. You’ll explore big ideas for societal change and practical tips for everyday teaching, with two 30-day placements to build your confidence in the classroom.  

Discover leading-edge, research-informed teaching strategies. Examine contemporary issues in education, educational psychology and the social sciences. Interrogate issues of race, gender, disability and neoliberalism, and how they’ll influence and inform your work as a teacher. What is each child carrying with them into the classroom? How can you make them feel secure, understood and supported? 

You’ll graduate ready to deliver quality learning in diverse Australian classrooms – and classrooms around the world. 

Career opportunities:

You’ll graduate eligible to apply for registration with the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia, and in other Australian states and select countries. You could help Year 12 students nail their final exams. You might advocate for neurodivergent learners in leadership. Perhaps you’ll inspire adolescent artists to reach their creative potential.  

You could also be a:   

• Special education teacher 
• School support officer (SSO) 
• Curriculum developer 
• Educational consultant 
• Creative program manager 
• University lecturer 
• Online tutor 
• Corporate trainer 
• Content creator for educational media 
• Senior years coordinator 
• Youth support worker.