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Master of Teaching (Secondary)

Testamur Title of Degree:

Master of Teaching (Secondary)

Abbreviation:

MTeach(Sec)

UOW Course Code:

1643

CRICOS Code:

080834F

Total Credit Points:

96

Duration:

2 years full-time. Part-time equivalent is only available at Batemans Bay, Bega, Shoalhaven, Southern Highlands.

Home Faculty:

Faculty of Social Sciences

Intake Session(s):

Autumn

Delivery Mode:

On-campus

Delivery Campus:

Batemans Bay, Bega, Shoalhaven, Southern Highlands, Wollongong

Additional Information:

Course Finder

Overview

The Master of Teaching (Secondary) provides a professional course of pre-service education for aspiring secondary school teachers (Years 7-12). The Master of Teaching program aims to combine the practical and theoretical elements of teaching by immersing students in both classroom and university studies from the commencement of the program. Early immersion into teaching and a focus on research to inform teaching practice are central to the program.  The course provides students with a minimum of 70 days professional experience.

New students will be required to complete the new online Working With Children Check (WWCC) at www.newcheck.kids.nsw.gov.au. Clearance must be obtained prior to attending professional experience.

Entry Requirements

Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.

Course Learning Outcomes

Students graduating from the the Master of Teaching (Secondary) will:

  1. Demonstrate knowledge of, and be able to keep abreast of latest developments in educational theory, policy and practice, evaluating and applying them to their own professional teaching practice.
  2. Demonstrate skills and knowledge to critically evaluate, interpret, design and conduct research for educational purposes.
  3. Demonstrate advanced and integrated understanding of the complexities of secondary classrooms and schools, developed through participation in professional dialogue with practitioners, peers, school immersion and professional experience programs.
  4. Work as adaptable, responsible, reflective, autonomous secondary teachers who use their skills and knowledge of teaching, learning and learners to make informed judgments that improve their classroom practice and their students’ learning.
  5. Analyse, interpret and effectively communicate the complexity of factors influencing learning to students, parents, and colleagues.
  6. Work effectively with students, families and colleagues in the school, building relationships that contribute to students’ and teachers’ learning and well-being.

 

Course Structure

Students enrolled in the Master of Teaching (Secondary) are required to complete 96 credit points in accordance with the table below.  Students may only choose teaching methods approved at course enrolment.  Some methods may not be offered if minimum enrolment numbers are not met.

Subject Codesubject NameCredit PointsSession(s)
Year 1
Students must complete all of the following subjects:
EDMS920Literacy and Numeracy in the Secondary School6Autumn
EDMT901What is Teaching?6Autumn
EDMT902What is Learning?6Autumn
EDMT903Communication for Teachers6Autumn
EDMS921Understanding Adolescence: Creating Supportive Learning Environments6Spring
EDMT904Behaviour, Resilience and Wellbeing6Spring
EDMT905Learners with Special Needs6Spring
Plus either Option A or Option B
Option A (12 credit points).  Choose one teaching method from the list below:
EDMS824English Method I12Annual
EDMS826Mathematics Method I12Annual
EDMS828Science Method I12Annual
EDMS830Health and Physical Education Method I12Annual
EDMS832Visual Arts Method I12Annual
EDMS834Music Method I12Annual
Option B (12 credit points)
EDMS836Modern Languages Other than English*12Annual
EDMS837Drama Method*12Annual
OR
EDMS838Humanities and Social Sciences Method I**6Autumn
Plus ONE of the following methods:
EDMS840History Method6Spring
EDMS841Geography Method6Spring
EDMS842Business Studies / Economics Method6Spring
EDMS843Society & Culture / Aboriginal Studies / Legal Studies Method6Spring
* This subject may be taken in Year 1 or 2 but a second single method from Option B must be selected in the alternate year in consultation with the Program Director.
**If approved for two HSS areas, take HSS I (EDMS838) in the first year and HSSII (EDMS839) in the second year.
Year 2
Students must complete all of the following subjects:
EDMS922Assessment and Reporting in the Secondary Context6Autumn
EDMT906Aboriginal Education6Autumn
EDMT907Teachers and Community6Autumn
EDMS923Managing Challenging Behaviour in the Secondary Context6Spring
EDMT908Entering the Profession6Spring
Plus either Option A or Option B as selected in the first year:
Option A (12 credit points).  Continue with the second part of the teaching method selected in first year:
EDMS825English Method II12Annual
EDMS827Mathematics Method II12Annual
EDMS829Science Method II12Annual
EDMS831Health and Physical Education Method II12Annual
EDMS833Visual Arts Method II12Annual
EDMS835Music Method II12Annual
Option B (12 credit points)
EDMS839Humanities and Social Sciences Method II6Autumn
Plus ONE of the following methods***:
EDMS840History Method6Spring
EDMS841Geography Method6Spring
EDMS842Business Studies / Economics Method6Spring
EDMS843Society & Culture / Aboriginal Studies / Legal Studies Method6Spring
***The Year 2 HSS Spring method must not be the same as the Year 1 HSS Spring method.

Credit Arrangements

Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.

Professional Recognition/Accreditation

The Master of Teaching (Secondary) is accredited with the Board of Studies Teaching and Educational Standards (BOSTES) as a secondary-level qualification in NSW and across Australia. Students seeking to work internationally, or with some private schools (such as Catholic schools), are advised to check with potential employers for local requirements.

Other Information 

Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Education website
Email: ssc@uow.edu.au

Last reviewed: 17 September, 2015