昆士兰科技大学

Highlights

Be prepared to teach in the classrooms of today and the future
Develop your capabilities in digital technologies, entrepreneurial thinking, creativity, leadership, innovation and resilience
Select two teaching areas for specialisation
Gain extensive classroom experience through professional experience placements organised by QUT.

Why choose this course?

You will be a qualified specialist in your teaching areas and learn to effectively teach subjects in the Australian Curriculum and other frameworks. QUT will ensure you can step into the classroom with confidence and continue to adapt to ongoing workforce changes and future opportunities. Teachers play a key role in preparing the next generation for the workforce of the future. Some key inclusions in the course are:

• a deep understanding of child and adolescent development
• curriculum and pedagogy knowledges and practices
• creating positive learning environments
• inclusion and diversity
• building positive relationships with parents, carers, communities, and education stakeholders
• digital technologies
• entrepreneurial thinking and leadership
• innovation and creativity
• evaluation and assessment
• developing your professional identity
• global perspectives
• resilience.

Careers and outcomes

Graduates will have a solid foundation of knowledge to teach in secondary schools. Your career will be guided by, but not limited to, your chosen teaching areas. Your qualification can also allow you to work across Australia and overseas.

Teachers develop a range of skills, knowledges and practices as a result of their own unique combination of work experiences and personal qualities. You will be empowered to shape your own career path and explore the many ways to make an impact. You can explore careers outside the classroom, including:

• education policy and program implementation
• training and development roles in private and public organisations
• education and outreach roles
• developing products for the education services industry
• learning designer
• entertainment industry roles
• consultancy
• education research.

Professional recognition

This course meets professional teaching standards for the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership and Queensland College of Teachers. Graduates are eligible to apply for teacher registration.