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Master of Teaching (Secondary) | 2019
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 or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Social Sciences |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn |
Delivery Mode: | On-campus |
Delivery Campus / UAC Code: | Batemans Bay, Bega, Shoalhaven, Southern Highlands, Wollongong |
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 60 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 and Credit Arrangements
Information on academic and non-academic entry requirements is available from the Course Finder.
Course Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:
| CLO | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
The Master of Teaching (Secondary) requires the following:
- The successful completion of 96 credit points in accordance with the table below.
- Students must have passed all core subjects in their degree, successfully completed the Literacy and Numeracy Test (LANTITE) and be enrolled in any annual and final semester core subjects to be eligible for their final professional experience.
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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Students must complete all of the following subjects: | |||
| EDMT901 | What is Teaching? | 6 | Autumn |
| EDMT902 | What is Learning? | 6 | Autumn |
| EDMS921 | Understanding Adolescence: Creating Supportive Learning Environments | 6 | Autumn |
| EDMS920 | Literacy and Numeracy in the Secondary School | 6 | Spring |
| EDMT905 | Learners with Special Needs | 6 | Spring |
| EDMT909 | Models And Approaches To Understanding Behaviour And Wellbeing | 6 | Spring |
| Plus 12 credit points from either Option A or Option B | |||
| Option A (12 credit points) | |||
| EDMS824 | English Method I | 12 | Annual |
| EDMS826 | Mathematics Method I | 12 | Annual |
| EDMS828 | Science Method I | 12 | Annual |
| EDMS832 | Visual Arts Method I | 12 | Annual |
| EDMS834 | Music Method I | 12 | Annual |
| Option B (12 credit points) | |||
| 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 |
| 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 |
| EDMT910 | Entering the Profession | 12 | Spring |
| Plus ONE subject from the elective list below: | |||
| EDGI900 | Introduction to Technology in Education | 6 | Autumn |
| EDGI904 | Online Learning and Teaching | 6 | Spring |
| EDGI905 | Evaluation of Digital Learning | 6 | Autumn |
| EDGR926 | Current Issues in English Curriculum and Policy | 6 | Spring |
| EDGR927 | Knowing about Language in English K-10 | 6 | Spring |
| EDGS916 | Models of Behaviour Management | 6 | Spring |
| EDGS922 | Teaching Gifted Students | 6 | Autumn |
| EDGS934 | Understanding and Meeting the Needs of Twice Exceptional Students | 6 | Autumn |
| EDGS951 | Autism and Learning | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| EDGT830 | Methodology in Second Language Teaching | 6 | Autumn, Spring, EDU Intake Nov |
| EDGT835 | Teaching English in International Contexts | 6 | Autumn |
| EDGT890 | Engaging Diversity: Exploring Contexts of EAL Education | 6 | Spring |
| EDGT931 | Oral Communication and Pedagogy | 6 | Autumn |
| EDGT932 | Second Language Literacy | 6 | Spring |
| EDGT940 | Materials and Technology in Second Language Teaching | 6 | Autumn, EDU Intake Nov |
| EDGT984 | Theories of Second Language Learning | 6 | Autumn, EDU Intake Nov |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| EDMS844 | Legal Studies Method | 6 | Spring |
| EDMS847 | Society And Culture/Aboriginal Studies Method | 6 | Spring |
* The Year 2 Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) Spring session method must not be the same as the Year 1 HSS Spring session method.
For information regarding timetables, tutorials, and classes please the visit the Timetables and Classes page.
Compulsory Work Placement / Online Placements
This course contains a total of 434 hours or approximately 62 days over 16 weeks of compulsory work-based placements. This course may also contain compulsory components to be completed online.
Professional Recognition/Accreditation
The Master of Teaching (Secondary) is accredited and recognised as a national professional teaching qualification. Students seeking work outside NSW or Australia are advised to check with potential employers and other teacher registration authorities for any additional requirements.
Students who have studied overseas may be required to meet additional requirements set by the NSW Education Standards Authority in order to qualify as teachers in NSW.
Other Information
For further information contact the School of Education or email: ssc@uow.edu.au