With an increased demand for secondary school teachers, as well as a strong focus on preparing students for enriching, technology-centric careers, Swinburne Online’s Master of Teaching is an excellent option for those who want to help meet this demand and make a difference in the lives of young people. The higher demand is also thanks to the Department of Education’s drive to increase positions and placements, which bodes well for future teachers.
Master of Teaching (Secondary) blends in-school experience with online course work, aiming to equip you with a holistic skill set that balances teaching methods with care for student’s well-being. The Master of Teaching (Secondary) is also uniquely designed to run across four teaching periods a year, to better align with Victorian school terms and dates.
As a Swinburne Online student, you will also have access to unique development opportunities as part of the Access Quality Teaching Initiative. Through this initiative you will be placed in professional experience placements in regional, remote and/or lower socio-educational advantage schools in Victoria, giving you valuable experience with a diverse range of educational communities.
Upon graduation, you will be eligible for provisional registration by the Victorian Institute of Teaching as a secondary teacher, or (by reciprocal arrangements) with teacher education authorities in other states.
What will you learn?
- Curriculum Knowledge: Learn how best to teach the national and state curriculum in various classroom contexts.
- Learning Environments: Create innovative learning environments that harness the power of educational technology to facilitate dynamic learning.
- Interpersonal & Leadership Skills: Develop communication skills to explore educational leadership and policy, while navigating relationships with colleagues, students and their families.
- Assessment Strategies: Use both qualitative and quantitative assessment methods to evaluate student progress and extend student learning.
- Teaching Pedagogy: Analyse core teaching pedagogies – which focus on literacy and numeracy – as they are best applied across a range of subject areas.
- Indigenous Education Perspectives: Develop an understanding of contemporary and historical Indigenous education perspectives, as a means to better engage with and advocate for Indigenous children and their families.
- Equity, Diversity & Inclusion: Strengthen your understanding of equity and diversity in education. Why it matters, and a teacher’s responsibility to cultivate an inclusive learning environment that meets the needs of all students.
