Postgraduate Guide Fremantle 2021

Master of Teaching (Secondary Education) With a strong emphasis on practical classroom experience, our Master of Teaching (Secondary Education) is an excellent preparation for graduates who want to teach at secondary school level. Replacing the Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary), this contemporary Master’s degree offers a more graduated approach to the in-school development of teaching competence and twice as much classroom experience. Program code: 5144 Commencement: Semester 1 and Semester 2 Duration: 2 years full-time or equivalent part-time Practical component: 20 weeks Study mode: Fremantle Campus Why study this degree? If you have already completed a Bachelor’s degree in a suitable discipline, this Master of Teaching (Secondary Education) enables you transition into a teaching career. Designed to be completed over two years of full-time study, this degree allows you to take an experienced approach to the in-school development of teaching competence. Available as either a full-time or part-time program, our Master of Teaching (Secondary Education) consists of 13 specialist teaching courses, five theological courses and one justice studies courses, plus two teaching placements, totalling 20 weeks of classroom practice. At Notre Dame, our School of Education covers the complete spectrum of higher education – from the training of new teachers to the continuing professional development and further education of experienced educators and school leaders. To this end, you can expect strong and supportive mentoring arrangements, and coursework that is contemporary, practical, interactive and focussed on problem solving. Program summary Year One • Planning and Pedagogy • Education, Service and Community Engagement • Transforming Learning through ICT • Teaching Method 1 (Major) • Teaching Method 2 (Specialisation) • School Experience: Secondary • Principles of Secondary Schools Religious Education 1 • Psychological Principles of Classroom Management • Catering for Students with Special Needs • Sacraments in the Catholic Tradition or Necessary Elements of the Catholic School or General Elective • Applied Research Methods in Education Year Two • Advanced Teaching Skills • English for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students • Contemporary Issues in Secondary Schooling • Principles of Religious Education 2 or General Elective or Ethics for Professional Life • Teaching and Learning Strategies for Adolescents • Scripture and Church or Theology Today for the Adults of Tomorrow or General Elective • Teaching Internship: Secondary • Christology or Religious Studies in Australian Schools or Sustainability: Systems, World Views and Futures • Working with Indigenous Students • Professional Responsibilities of the Teacher. Entry requirements Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a discipline relevant to the secondary school curriculum in Western Australia and provide sufficient depth for teaching a Major (up to Year 12) and a teaching specialisation (up to Year 10 level). For full program details visit notredame.edu.au/study English language requirements Education students who have English as an Additional language and are admitted on the basis of an International Language Testing System (IELTS) assessment, or an equivalent English language proficiency assessment, are only admitted if they have attained an overall IELTS (or equivalent) score of 8.0 (with no score below 7.0 in any of the four skills areas and a score of no less than 8.0 in speaking and listening). APPLY DIRECT NOTREDAME.EDU.AU/POSTGRAD | 49