Master of Teaching (Secondary)
2019 Deakin University Handbook
| Year | 2019 course information |
|---|---|
| Award granted | Master of Teaching (Secondary) |
| Course Map | This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 1 2019. Course maps for commencement in previous years are available on the Course Maps webpage or please contact a Student Adviser. |
| Duration | 2 years full time (4 years part time) – 16 credit points Deakin courses can also be studied part time over a longer period. |
| CRICOS course code | 088431E |
| VTAC Codes | |
| Deakin course code | E763 |
| 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. |
This course is for continuing students only. | |
Course sub-headings
- Course overview
- Professional recognition
- Career opportunities
- Participation requirements
- Research information
- Fees and charges
- Course Learning Outcomes
- Course rules
- Course structure
- Other learning experiences
- Research and research-related study
Course overview
The Master of Teaching (Secondary) course is fully accredited by the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) and prepares graduates for employment as a secondary teacher in Australia and overseas. Alongside core studies, you will complete two secondary curriculum studies from English, TESOL, Languages other than English, Drama, Dance, Media, Visual Arts, Music, Humanities, Commerce and Business, Geography, History, Mathematics, Health, Physics, Biology, Psychology, Chemistry, Science and Environmental Science.
In addition to your curriculum studies, the final stage of the Masters of Teaching (Secondary) course offers you the opportunity to choose one of the following specialisation pathways: Internship, Leadership, Inclusive Education, Languages Teaching, Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages, Internationalisation, or Research.
You’ll be able to teach in secondary schools from junior secondary to VCE levels, as well as taking up education positions within organisations, cultural institutions, TAFE and adult community educational settings.
Professional recognition
This course is accredited by the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) as an initial teacher education program against the Australian professional standards for teachers. Graduates of this course who are intending to apply for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) may be required to provide further information. You are advised to check the VIT registration requirements carefully.
Career opportunities
There is a strong demand for qualified teachers and graduate starting salaries for teachers are high compared to the graduate average. The increased demand for teachers has also resulted in improvements in teaching conditions, resources and career advancement opportunities. As a graduate of this course you may find employment as a teacher within the private or public education sectors.
For more information go to DeakinTALENT
Participation requirements
Placement can occur at any time, including during the standard holiday breaks listed here: https://www.deakin.edu.au/courses/key-dates.
Reasonable adjustments to participation and other course requirements will be made for students with a disability. Click here for more information.
Research information
This is a graduate entry teaching course that introduces research based practice throughout the core professional studies units (a total of six credit points), which includes demonstrating their application of knowledge and skills through their 60 days of professional practice in education based contexts e.g. secondary schools. As part of the series of core professional studies units, students are also required to complete a capstone assessment in the final year (1 credit point unit) to demonstrate their evidence based professional practice informed by data analysis and scholarship of teaching and learning.
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 | Apply an advanced, integrated understanding of: current theories of child and adolescent development; contemporary theories and early childhood pedagogy; conceptual, cognitive and developmental theories of learning and of barriers to learning to teaching practice, with a particular focus on literacy and numeracy skills of all children. Demonstrate, analyse and synthesize an advanced and integrated understanding of the complex bodies of knowledge specific to the content areas to be taught and effective pedagogical approaches in secondary education. |
| Communication | Discern and use high level effective interpersonal, oral, written and electronic communication skills with students, their parents, colleagues and other stakeholders to demonstrate empathy, develop rapport and build teacher/ student/ parent partnerships and trust. Use expert and specialised professional skills in teaching and learning to interpret and develop new knowledge and multimodal skills with students colleagues and the community. Contribute to scholarly and professional practice and inquiry using a range of communication methods to engage and motivate students and establish positive and inclusive learning environments. |
| Digital literacy | Select, create, curate and evaluate a range of digital teaching and learning resources and technologies to support student engagement and learning in accordance with responsible and ethical practice. Employ a range of digital resources to analyse and disseminate classroom research as a professional practitioner and in scholarly contexts and/or in leadership roles. |
| Critical thinking | Critically evaluate and synthesise information relating to student learning, using formative and summative assessment data, taking into consideration contemporary theories of curriculum and pedagogy to make judgments about the use of appropriate teaching, learning and assessment strategies and apply this understanding in professional practice, research and/or leadership roles. Identify, analyse, implement, evaluate and adapt a range of cross-curricula and learning activities in response to the needs of students. Inquire, research and reflect critically on professional practice and the scholarship of teaching. |
| Problem solving | Demonstrate expert and specialised knowledge and apply technical and creative skills to research, critically analyse, implement, evaluate a range of problems and issues in the learning environment and communities. Use leadership, creativity and initiative to identify solutions and develop inclusive and supportive learning environments. Critically reflect on professional practice and/or leadership role to generate creative approaches to a range of problems encountered in learning environment and communities. |
| Self-management | Work autonomously and responsibly and identify and plan for professional development as a reflective practitioner committed to high standards of professional practice. Actively participate in an/or lead professional learning communities to deepen professional skills in and knowledge of contemporary educational issues. |
| Teamwork | Work collaboratively with colleagues, other professionals, families and members of the wider community who share responsibility for the learning and wellbeing of students to optimise student learning. |
| Global citizenship | Apply advanced knowledge and skills as an educator to develop learning environments and experiences that address cultural diversity and socioeconomic factors to positively influence students’ learning. Demonstrate and apply the legal and ethical responsibility required in the teaching profession. |
| Approved by Faculty Board 2014 | |
Course rules
The Master of Teaching (Secondary) is typically 16 credit points.
The exact number of credit points you study depends on how much credit you receive as recognition of prior learning (RPL) – your professional experience and previous qualifications – which can save you time and money
To qualify for the award of Master of Teaching (Secondary), students must complete the following:
- 8 core units
- 2 curriculum study units in a first teaching method area
- 2 curriculum study units in a second teaching method area
- A further 4 credit points in one of the following specialisations:
- Inclusive Education
- Internship
- Languages Teaching. Note: Students undertaking the Languages Teaching specialisation must have the appropriate prior study of a language, as per the VIT Specialist Area Guidelines
- Research
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
- Internationalisation (Only available Cloud (online))
- Leadership (Only available Cloud (online)) and
- AAI018 Academic Integrity (0-credit-point compulsory unit)
This course includes 60 days of supervised professional experience.
Students are also required to complete below two 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.
Course structure
Core units
Year 1
| ELN010 | Australian Literacy Test (zero (0) credit points) |
| ELN011 | Australian Numeracy Test (zero (0) credit points) |
| EEE751 | Teaching: Promoting Successful Learning |
| EEE752 | Planning and Assessment with Diverse Learners |
| EPR731 | Planning for Learning in Professional Experience |
| EPR732 | Managing Teaching in Professional Experience |
Two Secondary Curriculum Studies units in a first teaching method area
Two Secondary Curriculum Studies units in a second teaching method area
Year 2
| EEE753 | Becoming a Professional Educator |
| EEH730 | Promoting Student Wellbeing |
| EPR733 | Reflecting On Practice in Professional Experience |
| EXC725 | Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum |
Students complete the remaining four credit points from one of the following specialisations:
Inclusive Education, Internship, Internationalisation, Languages Teaching, Leadership of Teaching, Research, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Course structure
Specialisations
Students to select 4 credit points in one of the following specialisations:
Internship
| EPR704 | Internship (4 credit points) |
Research
| EDX701 | Research Design Development and Method |
| EDX712 | Theory and Methodology in Education Research |
| EDX703 | Research Paper A |
| EDX704 | Research Paper B |
Leadership of Teaching
Only available Cloud (online)
| ELT711 | Theories and Models of Leadership: Introduction |
| ELT712 | Leadership Communities of Learners |
| ELT713 | Researching the Leadership of Teaching |
| ELT714 | Leadership of Teaching Profile |
Inclusive Education
| EIE701 | Personalising Learning |
| EIE702 | Teaching and Learning in the Inclusive Classroom |
| EIE703 | Designing Engagement for Learning |
| EIE704 | Supporting Communication in Inclusive Classrooms |
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
| ETL700 | Pedagogy for EAL Classrooms |
| ETL704 | Innovation in Language Curriculum |
| ETL705 | Pedagogic Grammar |
| ETL711 | Learning An Additional Language |
Languages Teaching
Student must meet the VIT Specialist Area Guidelines for Languages Teaching to enrol in this specialisation.
| ETL709 | Multilingualism and Multilingual Education in Global Contexts |
| ETL710 | Teaching and Learning in Languages Classrooms |
| ETL711 | Learning An Additional Language |
| ETL716 | CLIL Pedagogy |
Internationalisation
| EEG701 | Contemporary Issues in International Education |
| EEG702 | Professional Learning Theory and Practice in International Education |
| EEG703 | Governance and Capacity Building in International Education |
| EEG704 | Internationalising Curriculum in Education |
Course structure
Secondary Curriculum Study Units
Biology
| ESS744 | Science: Curriculum Study |
| ESS767 | Senior Biology: Curriculum Study |
Chemistry
| ESS744 | Science: Curriculum Study |
| ESS768 | Curriculum Studies (Senior Chemistry) |
Commerce and Business
| EHU701 | Humanities Societies and Environments A |
| ECB704 | Commerce and Business Studies Curriculum Study B |
Dance *
only available Burwood (Melbourne)
| ECA731 | Arts Education Curriculum Study 1 |
| ECA732 | Arts Education Curriculum Study 2 |
Drama *
only available Burwood (Melbourne)
| ECA731 | Arts Education Curriculum Study 1 |
| ECA732 | Arts Education Curriculum Study 2 |
English
| ECL761 | English Education A |
| ECL762 | English Education B |
Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL)
| ETL700 | Pedagogy for EAL Classrooms |
| ETL705 | Pedagogic Grammar |
Environmental Science
| ESS744 | Science: Curriculum Study * |
| ESS742 | Senior Environmental Science: Curriculum Study |
* note prior to 2019 students completed ESS741
Geography
| EHU701 | Humanities Societies and Environments A |
| EHU702 | Humanities Societies and Environments B |
Health
| ESH702 | Health Education: Curriculum Study |
| ESH703 | Senior Health and Human Development: Curriculum Study |
History
| EHU701 | Humanities Societies and Environments A * |
| EHI702 | History B |
* note prior to 2019 students completed EHI701
Humanities
| EHU701 | Humanities Societies and Environments A |
| EHU702 | Humanities Societies and Environments B |
Languages Teaching
| ETL710 | Teaching and Learning in Languages Classrooms |
| ETL716 | CLIL Pedagogy |
Mathematics
| ESM724 | Mathematics: Curriculum Study |
| ESM725 | Senior Mathematics: Curriculum Study |
Media ^
only available Burwood (Melbourne) and subject to quotas
| ECA735 | Arts Education Curriculum Study 5 |
| ECA736 | Arts Education Curriculum Study 6 |
Music *
| ECA731 | Arts Education Curriculum Study 1 |
| ECA732 | Arts Education Curriculum Study 2 |
Physics
| ESS744 | Science: Curriculum Study |
| ESS745 | Senior Physics Curriculum Study |
Psychology
Subject to quotas
| ESP705 | Psychology Curriculum Study 1 |
| ESP706 | Psychology Curriculum Study 2 |
Science
| ESS744 | Science: Curriculum Study |
| ESS755 | Resources in the Contemporary Science Curriculum |
Studies of Societies and Environments
| EHU701 | Humanities Societies and Environments A |
| EHU702 | Humanities Societies and Environments B |
Visual Arts*
| ECA731 | Arts Education Curriculum Study 1 |
| ECA732 | Arts Education Curriculum Study 2 |
* Note Students undertaking any two of Visual Arts, Dance, Drama or Music as their two teaching method areas that the units will be ECA731, ECA732, ECA735, ECA736
^ Note Media units ECA735 and ECA736 are also used to deliver Visual Arts, Dance, Drama and Music where students are already enrolled in ECA731 and ECA732 for their first Arts discipline method area.
Double - Secondary Curriculum Study units
Dance
only available Burwood (Melbourne)
| ECA731 | Arts Education Curriculum Study 1 |
| ECA732 | Arts Education Curriculum Study 2 |
| ECA733 | Arts Education Curriculum Study 3 |
| ECA734 | Arts Education Curriculum Study 4 |
Drama
only available Burwood (Melbourne)
| ECA731 | Arts Education Curriculum Study 1 |
| ECA732 | Arts Education Curriculum Study 2 |
| ECA733 | Arts Education Curriculum Study 3 |
| ECA734 | Arts Education Curriculum Study 4 |
Mathematics
[ESM733 offered in alternating years 2019, 2021]
| ESM704 | Problem Solving and Modelling |
| ESM725 | Senior Mathematics: Curriculum Study |
| ESM724 | Mathematics: Curriculum Study |
| ESM733 | Exploring Space and Number |
Music
| ECA731 | Arts Education Curriculum Study 1 |
| ECA732 | Arts Education Curriculum Study 2 |
| ECA733 | Arts Education Curriculum Study 3 |
| ECA734 | Arts Education Curriculum Study 4 |
Studies of Societies and Environments
| EHI701 | History A |
| EHI702 | History B |
| EHU701 | Humanities Societies and Environments A |
| EHU702 | Humanities Societies and Environments B |
Sciences
| ESS744 | Science: Curriculum Study |
| ESS741 | Science and Environmental Sustainability: Curriculum Study (Years 7-10) |
Plus 2 of
| ESS742 | Senior Environmental Science: Curriculum Study |
| ESS767 | Senior Biology: Curriculum Study |
| ESS768 | Curriculum Studies (Senior Chemistry) |
| ESS745 | Senior Physics Curriculum Study |
| ESS755 | Resources in the Contemporary Science Curriculum |
Visual Arts
| ECA731 | Arts Education Curriculum Study 1 |
| ECA732 | Arts Education Curriculum Study 2 |
| ECA733 | Arts Education Curriculum Study 3 |
| ECA734 | Arts Education Curriculum Study 4 |
Professional Experience Placement
Students are required to apply for a Working with Children Check. Apply online as a volunteer at https://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/.
All professional experience placements must be undertaken in an Australian school setting. Overseas placements are not permitted.
For further information contact the School of Education, Professional Experience office.
Course duration - additional information
Course duration may be affected by delays in completing course requirements, such as accessing or completing work placements.
Other learning experiences
Experiences in community and school or early childhood settings are embedded in some curriculum units beyond the professional experience placements. Students are also encouraged to volunteer in these settings. Wherever possible, academic staff work alongside education professionals and preservice teachers in these authentic learning experiences.
Research and research-related study
Independent research and practitioner research components are embedded across a number of units. Preservice teachers are expected to engage in critically reflective research on their own practice as a way of demonstrating their progress against the professional standards for graduate teachers.