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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: |
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:
- 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.
- Demonstrate skills and knowledge to critically evaluate, interpret, design and conduct research for educational purposes.
- 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.
- 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.
- Analyse, interpret and effectively communicate the complexity of factors influencing learning to students, parents, and colleagues.
- 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 Code | subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
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Year 1 | |||
Students must complete all of the following subjects: | |||
EDMS920 | Literacy and Numeracy in the Secondary School | 6 | Autumn |
EDMT901 | What is Teaching? | 6 | Autumn |
EDMT902 | What is Learning? | 6 | Autumn |
EDMT903 | Communication for Teachers | 6 | Autumn |
EDMS921 | Understanding Adolescence: Creating Supportive Learning Environments | 6 | Spring |
EDMT904 | Behaviour, Resilience and Wellbeing | 6 | Spring |
EDMT905 | Learners with Special Needs | 6 | Spring |
Plus either Option A or Option B | |||
Option A (12 credit points). Choose one teaching method from the list below: | |||
EDMS824 | English Method I | 12 | Annual |
EDMS826 | Mathematics Method I | 12 | Annual |
EDMS828 | Science Method I | 12 | Annual |
EDMS830 | Health and Physical Education Method I | 12 | Annual |
EDMS832 | Visual Arts Method I | 12 | Annual |
EDMS834 | Music Method I | 12 | Annual |
Option B (12 credit points) | |||
EDMS836 | Modern Languages Other than English* | 12 | Annual |
EDMS837 | Drama Method* | 12 | Annual |
OR | |||
EDMS838 | Humanities and Social Sciences Method I** | 6 | Autumn |
Plus ONE of the following methods: | |||
EDMS840 | History Method | 6 | Spring |
EDMS841 | Geography Method | 6 | Spring |
EDMS842 | Business Studies / Economics Method | 6 | Spring |
EDMS843 | Society & Culture / Aboriginal Studies / Legal Studies Method | 6 | Spring |
* 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: | |||
EDMS922 | Assessment and Reporting in the Secondary Context | 6 | Autumn |
EDMT906 | Aboriginal Education | 6 | Autumn |
EDMT907 | Teachers and Community | 6 | Autumn |
EDMS923 | Managing Challenging Behaviour in the Secondary Context | 6 | Spring |
EDMT908 | Entering the Profession | 6 | Spring |
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: | |||
EDMS825 | English Method II | 12 | Annual |
EDMS827 | Mathematics Method II | 12 | Annual |
EDMS829 | Science Method II | 12 | Annual |
EDMS831 | Health and Physical Education Method II | 12 | Annual |
EDMS833 | Visual Arts Method II | 12 | Annual |
EDMS835 | Music Method II | 12 | Annual |
Option B (12 credit points) | |||
EDMS839 | Humanities and Social Sciences Method II | 6 | Autumn |
Plus ONE of the following methods***: | |||
EDMS840 | History Method | 6 | Spring |
EDMS841 | Geography Method | 6 | Spring |
EDMS842 | Business Studies / Economics Method | 6 | Spring |
EDMS843 | Society & Culture / Aboriginal Studies / Legal Studies Method | 6 | Spring |
***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