Master of Applied Learning and Teaching (Secondary)

2023 Deakin University Handbook

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Year	2023 course information
Award granted	Master of Applied Learning and Teaching (Secondary)
Course Map	These course maps are for new students commencing from Trimester 1 2023: Option 1: Research Project (Full time) Option 1: Research Project (Part time) Option 2: Research Paper (Full time) Option 2: Research Paper (Part time) These course maps are for new students commencing from Trimester 2 2023: Option 1: Research Project (Full time) Option 1: Research Project (Part time) Option 2: Research Paper (Full time) Option 2: Research Paper (Part time) Course maps for commencement in previous years are available on the Course Maps webpage or please contact a Student Adviser in Student Central.
Campus	Please note online students will be required to attend intensives on campus
Online	Yes
Duration	2 years full-time, or part-time equivalent* * full-time students may complete in 1.5 calendar years with compulsory study in trimester 3
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.
Notes: i. Some units within this course have face-to-face intensives. Please refer to individual unit entries in the handbook, as well as CloudDeakin, for accurate advice around this requirement; and ii. This course requires students to undertake studies throughout the Trimester 3 academic period (core unit ECN733).

Course sub-headings

Course overview

Inspire students through applied, inclusive and holistic approaches to teaching by studying the Master of Applied Learning and Teaching (Secondary). Enter this VIT-approved course with an undergraduate degree in at least one discipline area, or via our new Graduate Certificate of Adult Vocational Educational and Training with your industrial experience, and graduate with the qualifications to teach in secondary schools and other youth settings like VCAL.

Want to go beyond textbook teaching to make a lasting impact on your students?

The Master of Applied Learning and Teaching (Secondary) focuses on the middle and upper years of schooling and has a strong emphasis on experiential and applied learning pedagogies that enhance student engagement. With expertise in applied methods of teaching, you can work more effectively with your students by connecting theory and classroom discussions to real-world relevance. On top of that, you’ll be trained to teach students in a holistic manner, moulding their studies to their personal strengths, interests and goals.

You’ll thrive under the personalised support of our experienced course academics, access sought-after professional development opportunities and develop your skills through authentic learning, all on the way to becoming a world-class educator.

The course is designed for professionals from other backgrounds who are passionate about sharing their knowledge with future generations and seeking a career change. As a result, the course covers foundational topics, including an introduction to teaching for middle and later years, as well as advanced study areas like applied learning practice and teaching strategies for vocational pathways. In addition, you’ll choose elective units that match your interests and enhance your teaching practice. With themes including social justice, equity in the workplace and personalised learning, electives offer a broader perspective of education and highlight the need for cultural diversity and inclusivity in Australian education participation.

A highlight of the course is the practical learning opportunities that prepare you to teach with confidence and conviction. Every student in the Master of Applied Learning and Teaching (Secondary) will undertake at least 75-days of professional experience in schools. This valuable experience allows you to develop your teaching methods, interact with students and work alongside experienced teachers with a wealth of knowledge to pass on.

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) equips you 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 implemented.

As a graduate, you’ll have the qualifications required to teach in:

secondary schools (in subject areas relevant to your undergraduate study areas)
the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL)
the Vocational Education and Training (VET) system in Australia (pending your specialist teaching area).

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, the type of fee place you hold, your commencement year, the units you choose and your study load.

Tuition fees increase at the beginning of each calendar year and all fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD). Tuition fees do not include textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment or costs such as mandatory checks, travel and stationery.

Use the Fee estimator to see course and unit fees applicable to your course and type of place. Further information regarding tuition fees, other fees and charges, invoice due dates, withdrawal dates, payment methods is available on our 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. This must be complete in the final year of study. Successful completion of this course indicates that a student has met the expected standard of performance for each of the Graduate Teacher Standards.

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.