Master of Teaching (Secondary)

Course MC-TEACHSR (2015)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2015.

Year and Campus:	2015
CRICOS Code:	061227J
Fees Information:	Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Level:	Graduate/Postgraduate
Duration & Credit Points:	200 credit points taken over 24 months

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Course Overview:	The last intake to this course was in 2011. The Master of Teaching (Secondary) prepares graduates for teaching in a wide range of curriculum areas. The course includes a number of electives that are designed to provide candidates with options to expand their professional knowledge in areas that are significant to schools today.
Learning Outcomes:	On completion of this course graduates will have the knowledge, skills and understanding to enable them to: Be highly-skilled teachers, with the theoretical frameworks and practical ability to produce effective learning for each individual student. Be engaged intelligently and passionately in the educational venture, and have the ability not only to adapt to, but also to lead change. Articulate a coherent set of beliefs about learning and teaching, based soundly on leading-edge theory and evidence-based research. Display a solid understanding of discipline knowledge and knowledge about education, and of how they interact in effective pedagogy. Understand the links between planning, teaching and evaluating for learning. Plan for students' teaching and learning bringing to bear an informed awareness of child and adolescent development. Generate and interpret the classroom data to enable individualized programming of developmental learning for each student. Respond flexibly in catering for the different learning needs of individual students, including those with special needs. Utilise a range of teaching approaches that foster both independent and cooperative learning. Structure their teaching to provide rich and creative learning environments. Develop in their students the capacity for vigorous but respectful critique and for curiosity in learning. Demonstrate an awareness of cultural diversity and its implications for society and education. Demonstrate an understanding of the significance of written and spoken language as fundamental to education. Utilise a variety of technologies in the classroom to assist learning. Function effectively across the various relationships involved in the professional life of a teacher. Demonstrate the level of competency in literacy and numeracy expected of the teaching profession. Be leaders and advocates in education, responsive to legislation, policy and the global human rights issues of participation, access and inclusion.
Course Structure & Available Subjects:	The first three semesters in the secondary stream, leading to the Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary) are built on three strands: Professional Practice Theory and Practice of Education Learning Area Studies Students undertake 37.5 points in the Professional Practice strand, 50 points in the Theory and Practice of Education strand, 50 points in the Learning Area Studies strand, and one elective subject. The final fifty points to complete the Master of Teaching (Secondary) will normally be a coherent optional program in itself, but students may also take subjects from the range of Master of Education subjects offered by the Faculty.
Subject Options:	Subjects undertaken in first semester of study plus Learning Area 1 Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: EDUC90405 Learners, Teachers and Pedagogy (Sec) February 12.50 EDUC90407 Language and Teaching February 6.25 EDUC90411 Professional Practice & Seminar Sec 1a Semester 1, Semester 2 6.25 Subjects undertaken in second semester of study plus Learning Area 2 Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: EDUC90412 Professional Practice & Seminar Sec 2a Semester 1, Semester 2 12.50 EDUC90409 Assessment for Teaching Semester 2 12.50 Subjects undertaken in third semester of study plus Learning Area 1 Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: EDUC90413 Professional Practice & Seminar Sec 3a Semester 1, Semester 2 6.25 EDUC90406 Social and Professional Contexts (Sec) February 12.50 EDUC90410 ICT in Secondary Education Semester 2 6.25 Subjects undertaken in the fourth semester of study plus Learning Area 2 plus one elective subject from the list Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: EDUC90414 Professional Practice & Seminar Sec 4a Semester 1, Semester 2 12.50 Elective subjects Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: EDUC90421 Integrating the Curriculum: Middle Years Not offered in 2015 12.50 EDUC90425 Australian Indigenous Education Semester 2 12.50 EDUC90428 Promoting Student Wellbeing Semester 2 12.50 EDUC90492 Teaching for a Sustainable World Not offered in 2015 12.50 EDUC90427 ESL Across the Curriculum Not offered in 2015 12.50 EDUC90424 Postcompulsory Pathways Semester 2 12.50 EDUC90423 Literacy and Numeracy Intervention Not offered in 2015 12.50 EDUC90426 Foundations of Mathematics Teaching Semester 2 12.50 EDUC90422 English as an Additional Learning Area Semester 2 12.50 EDUC90504 Leadership in Schools Semester 2 12.50 EDUC90712 Engaging Middle Year Learners Through ICT Not offered in 2015 12.50 EDUC90727 Teaching Global Perspectives Semester 2 12.50 Induction Option Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: EDUC90415 Professional Portfolio Not offered in 2015 37.50 EDUC90417 Investigating Practice (Induction) Not offered in 2015 12.50 Internship Option Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: EDUC90418 Internship (Secondary) Not offered in 2015 37.50 EDUC90416 Investigating Practice (Internship) Not offered in 2015 12.50 Research Option Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: EDUC90419 Education Research Methodology February, July 12.50 EDUC90420 Research Project Semester 1, Semester 2 37.50 EDUC90558 Research Project Year Long 37.50 Professional Development Option Students may undertake 50 points of study from the Faculty's Career-Development postgraduate program ( subject to meeting prerequisites). Students may either undertake the subjects in a standard 50-point specialist program eg. Postgraduate Certificate in Educational Studies (TESOL) or they may choose individual subjects according to their interests and needs. Learning Areas 1 and 2 Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: EDUC90429 Learning Area Biology 1 February 12.50 EDUC90430 Learning Area Biology 2 Semester 2 12.50 EDUC90431 Learning Area Business Studies 1 February 12.50 EDUC90432 Learning Area Business Studies 2 Semester 2 12.50 EDUC90433 Learning Area Chemistry 1 February 12.50 EDUC90434 Learning Area Chemistry 2 Semester 2 12.50 EDUC90435 Learning Area Drama 1 February 12.50 EDUC90436 Learning Area Drama 2 Semester 2 12.50 EDUC90437 Learning Area English 1 February 12.50 EDUC90438 Learning Area English 2 Semester 2 12.50 EDUC90439 Learning Area Geography 1 February 12.50 EDUC90440 Learning Area Geography 2 Semester 2 12.50 EDUC90441 Learning Area Health Education 1 February 12.50 EDUC90442 Learning Area Health Education 2 Semester 2 12.50 EDUC90443 Learning Area History 1 February 12.50 EDUC90444 Learning Area History 2 Semester 2 12.50 EDUC90445 Learning Area Humanities 1 February 12.50 EDUC90446 Learning Area Humanities 2 Semester 2 12.50 EDUC90447 Learning Area Humanities (Additional) 1 February 12.50 EDUC90448 Learning Area Humanities (Additional) 2 Semester 2 12.50 EDUC90449 Learning Area Digital Technologies 1 February 12.50 EDUC90450 Learning Area Digital Technologies 2 Semester 2 12.50 EDUC90453 Learning Area LOTE 1 February 12.50 EDUC90454 Learning Area LOTE 2 Semester 2 12.50 EDUC90457 Learning Area Mathematics 1 February 12.50 EDUC90458 Learning Area Mathematics 2 Semester 2 12.50 EDUC90459 Learning Area Mathematics (Additional) 1 February 12.50 EDUC90460 Learning Area Mathematics (Additional) 2 Semester 2 12.50 EDUC90461 Learning Area Media Studies 1 February 12.50 EDUC90462 Learning Area Media Studies 2 Semester 2 12.50 EDUC90463 Learning Area Music A (Classroom) 1 February 12.50 EDUC90464 Learning Area Music A (Classroom) 2 Semester 2 12.50 EDUC90465 Learning Area Music B CoCurricular 1 February 12.50 EDUC90466 Learning Area Music B CoCurricular 2 Semester 2 12.50 EDUC90467 Learning Area Physical Education 1 February 12.50 EDUC90468 Learning Area Physical Education 2 Semester 2 12.50 EDUC90469 Learning Area Physics 1 February 12.50 EDUC90470 Learning Area Physics 2 Semester 2 12.50 EDUC90471 Learning Area Psychology 1 February 12.50 EDUC90472 Learning Area Psychology 2 Semester 2 12.50 EDUC90473 Learning Area Science 1 February 12.50 EDUC90474 Learning Area Science 2 Semester 2 12.50 EDUC90475 Learning Area TESOL 1 February 12.50 EDUC90476 Learning Area TESOL 2 Semester 2 12.50 EDUC90477 Learning Area Visual Art 1 February 12.50 EDUC90478 Learning Area Visual Art 2 Semester 2 12.50 EDUC90479 Learning Area Visual Art (Additional) 1 February 12.50 EDUC90480 Learning Area Visual Art (Additional) 2 Semester 2 12.50
Entry Requirements:	For entry into the Master of Teaching (Secondary Stream), an applicant must have: An undergraduate degree, with appropriate prerequisites for two Learning Area Study sequences, as required by the Victorian Institute of Teaching. PLEASE NOTE: Students are required to have applied for a Working With Children Check (WWCC) before commencing the Professional Practice subjects.
Core Participation Requirements:	The Melbourne Graduate School of Education welcomes applications from students with disabilities. It is University and Graduate School policy to take reasonable steps to enable the participation of students with disabilities, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student’s participation in the Graduate School’s programs. The core participation requirements for study in the Melbourne Graduate School of Education are: In all courses The ability to comprehend complex information related to education and the disciplines in which the student is teaching. The ability to communicate clearly and independently in assessment tasks a knowledge of the content, principles and practices relating to education and other relevant disciplines. Behavioural and social attributes that enable a student to participate in a complex learning environment. Students are required to take responsibility for their own participation and learning. They also contribute to the learning of other students in collaborative learning environments, demonstrating interpersonal skills and an understanding of the needs of other students. Assessment may include the outcomes of tasks completed in collaboration with other students. In courses requiring students to undertake practicum placements The ability to undertake professional practice placements independently, including: a. the ability based on personal maturity to establish a professional relationship with students and interact with them appropriately; b. the ability to communicate to students the subject matter being taught with clarity and in a way that is age-sensitive; c. the ability to model literacy and numeracy skills independently for students and in all their interactions meet community expectations of the literacy and numeracy skills teachers should have; d. the ability to demonstrate skilfully and safely activities required in particular discipline areas being taught (e.g. physical education activities, science laboratory techniques); e. the ability to create, monitor and maintain a safe physical environment, a stable and supportive psychological environment, and a productive learning environment in their classroom; f. the ability to establish effective relationships with all members of the school community, including colleagues, students, and caregivers; g. the ability based on mental and physical health to exercise sound judgment and respond promptly to the demands of classroom situations, and the personal resilience to cope and maintain their wellbeing under stress. Students who feel a disability will prevent them from meeting the above academic requirements are encouraged to contact the Disability Liaison Unit.
Graduate Attributes:	The program is built on the premise that students coming into the program will have a firm foundation of disciplinary knowledge and analytical skills, and will bring with them a diversity of educational and life experiences. The program will emphasise the importance of the research evidence base as a foundation for excellent educational practice, as well as developing further the students' capacity for critical inquiry and professional reflection. Underpinning the program is a strong partnership with early childhood settings and schools and with educational systems that will support the intelligent engagement in professional practice at an advanced level. Special emphasis will be placed on the students' capacity to teach the diverse range of students, and to promote equity in education. Students will have the opportunity to undertake teaching practice in international settings, which will enhance their cultural awareness and expand their understanding of global education. They will understand the policy landscape and the processes for making policy at school and system level, so that they can intervene and justify producing change.
Professional Accreditation:	The secondary stream of the Postgraduate Diploma and Master of Teaching will provide graduates with provisional registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.
Generic Skills:	Understand Secondary education as part of a spectrum of learning and development, linked to primary schooling and to post-schooling outcomes of further study and/or employment. Have a thorough understanding of the particular needs of students in the middle years of schooling. Be expert in the disciplines they teach and committed to continual updating of their discipline knowledge; Mediate knowledge of the discipline for their students knowledge through appropriate pedagogy. Be able to intelligently and creatively plan, implement and critique mandated curriculum.

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