Master of Applied Learning and Teaching (Secondary)

2020 Deakin University Handbook

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Year	2020 course information
Award granted	Master of Applied Learning and Teaching (Secondary)
Course Map	These course maps are for new students commencing from Trimester 1 2020 Full Time Part Time These course maps are for new students commencing from Trimester 2 2020 Full Time Part Time Course maps for commencement in previous years are available on the Course Maps webpage or please contact a Student Adviser.
Campus	This course is offered in Cloud (online) mode. Please note students will be required to attend intensives on campus*
Duration	1.5 years full-time (taken over 4 consecutive trimesters with compulsory study in trimester 3), or part-time equivalent
Deakin course code	E737
Approval status	This course is approved by the University under the Higher Education Standards Framework.
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition	The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 9.
*Please note students will be required to attend intensives on campus at Waurn Ponds. *Intensives* Trimester 1 - Week 1 (4-days) 9.30am–4.00pm Trimester 2 - Week 1 (4-days) 9.30am–4.00pm

Course sub-headings

Course overview

The Master of Applied Learning and Teaching (Secondary) is a secondary teacher qualification which qualifies you to work in secondary schools and other youth settings such as the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL).

The course uses a problem-based approach that is closely aligned with authentic school improvement initiatives and linking theory and practice through strong work-integrated learning partnerships. The course focuses on the middle years and upper years of schooling and has a strong emphasis on experiential and applied learning pedagogies which enhance student engagement. You will be asked to engage critically with your developing expertise in teaching practice and be open to contemporary ideas and research, challenging traditional transmissive approaches to teaching and responding to a need for greater cultural diversity and inclusivity in patterns of Australian educational participation.

Indicative student workload

Successful students typically spend about 150-hours in learning and assessment for each one credit point unit. The time required to prepare evidence for credential assessment varies based on the student's existing documentation.

Professional recognition

This initial teacher program is approved by the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) against the National Graduate Teacher standards for the purposes of teacher registration in Victoria. Graduates intending to apply for registration in Victoria should carefully check all VIT requirements relating to this process.

Career opportunities

The Master of Applied Learning and Teaching (Secondary) aims to prepare graduate teachers with the advanced professional knowledge, skills and attributes required of educators working in high schools and other youth learning contexts where applied and vocational learning are being implemented.

For more information go to DeakinTALENT

Alternate exits

Graduate Certificate of Applied Learning and Teaching (E537)

Research information

Students are able to undertake 1 of 2 options for research training and research in the course. Each option has a common foundation that is based on an introductory unit of 1 credit point in research design and method. This research study is then further supported by 1 of the 2 research options:

Option 1: application of the research training through a 1 credit point research based project for professional practice
Option 2: advanced research training of 1 credit point of either quantitative or qualitative research methods; and Research Paper (2 credit points).

Fees and charges

Fees and charges vary depending on your course, your fee category and the year you started. To find out about the fees and charges that apply to you, visit the Current students fees website.

Course Learning Outcomes

Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes	Course Learning Outcomes
Discipline specific knowledge and capabilities	Critically analyse and apply specialist knowledge of current theories of young people’s social and cognitive development, along with theories of learning and curriculum to plan, teach, assess and reflect for effective design and innovative learning programs.
Communication	Make critical use of professional judgement to engage in effective and inclusive interpersonal communication in order to create positive learning relationships with students, parents, colleagues and other stakeholders.
Digital literacy	Identify, evaluate and implement a range of digital teaching and learning resources and technologies to facilitate creative but safe student engagement in learning with responsible and ethical practice.
Critical thinking	Identify, synthesise and critically evaluate context-specific information to make informed judgements to improve students’ learning.
Problem solving	Research authentic challenges and opportunities of professional practice to develop and evaluate innovative responses through drawing on relevant literature and professional practice.
Self-management	Work and learn independently whilst participating actively and effectively as a member of the teaching profession.
Teamwork	Work collaboratively and effectively within interdisciplinary teaching teams in order to enhance professional practice of self and others.
Global citizenship	Exercise self-knowledge and ethical responsibility to engage effectively with diverse learners and communities in local and global contexts.
Approved by Faculty Board June 2019

Course rules

To be awarded a Master of Applied Learning and Teaching (Secondary), students are required to successfully complete 16 credit points comprising:

11 core units (12 credit points)

4 credit points in one of the following two configurations:

Option 1: Research Project
- EDX701, EDX707 plus 2 credit points of course electives from the list A below
Option 2: Research Paper
- EDX701, EDX712, EDX703, EDX704
AAI018 Academic Integrity (0-credit-point compulsory unit)

Plus: 75-days of professional experience in schools, and students must successfully complete the Deakin Teaching Performance Assessment.

Students are also required to complete below 2 zero (0) credit point units ELN010 and ELN011 as part of the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) in order to graduate from their course.