南十字星学院

The Master of Teaching (Secondary) is a graduate entry, Initial Teacher Education (ITE) program, designed to meet the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers – professional knowledge, professional practice and professional engagement at graduate teacher level, equipping them for provisional registration as specialist teachers in high school.

The Master of Teaching (Secondary) prepares you to teach in Independent and Public Secondary Schools. This fully accredited course provides a core of pedagogy and professional experience, while allowing you to explore areas of special interest through elective components.

The independent action research in this program equips you to undertake ongoing action research in your place of employment, improving your teaching skills and contributing to the field. In addition to developing skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, and communication, you will be equipped with advanced knowledge in secondary educational theory, as well as specialized curriculum areas, to equip you for classroom teaching.

Course Highlights

You can apply to study in one of our “Hubs” with partner schools. This complements our regular practical placements, which you can complete in a range of local or international schools. The hub model is an apprenticeship style of "on the job" learning where a student becomes part of a local school and has a mentor teacher. AC pioneers this program, based on the internationally renowned Clinical Teaching Model, for training the next generation of teachers. This is a global first initiative which flips the conventional educational structures and trains students onsite in partner schools.

COURSE STRUCTURE

The course structure is based on four semesters (each of 12 weeks duration, plus an exam week), with four subjects taught in each semester. It comprises:

100 cps core subjects (including Professional Experience)

40 cps curriculum subjects

10 cps action research subject

10 cps elective subject

To qualify for award of the degree of Master of Teaching (Secondary) a candidate shall complete at least 160 credit points, including satisfactory completion of the core subjects.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Graduates of the Master of Teaching (Secondary) may find employment in schools (faith-based, government and non-government schools), not-for-profit and mission-focused organizations, community service-orientated positions, and positions that require research skills and critical thinking. Additionally, graduates may progress to further research studies upon completion of the Master of Teaching (Secondary).