Master of Teaching (Middle and Secondary)
2008 | 2009 | 2010Division of Education, Arts and Social Sciences | School of Education
| Program Code: LMTC Program Level: Postgraduate SATAC code: 4CM078 (External Mode): 4CM078 Home Campus:
Mawson Lakes Program Length (in EFTSL):
2 |
Program director/s
- Dr Ruth Geer (LMTC - Middle and Secondary)
Important note for Domestic students
Domestic students should consider the Graduate Entry Bachelor of Education (Middle and Secondary), a two year program offered in accelerated mode over 18 months. Graduates of the Bachelor of Education (Middle and Secondary) meet the same registration requirements as those from the Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary).
HOW TO APPLY
Applications to this program are online via UniSA's Apply Online portal
Aim
The Master of Teaching (Middle and Secondary) aims to develop skilled education professionals who have the knowledge, pedagogical and practical skills to promote effective and inclusive learning in a variety of educational settings.
Entry requirements
In order to be eligible students must have completed a three-year degree from a recognised higher education institution, or equivalent. In addition students must meet the prerequisites for the major (and where appropriate, minor) Learning Area in which they intend to specialise.
Applicants are advised that education employer authorities in South Australia will not permit any student to attend any education setting (school, pre-school or child care centre) in any capacity whatsoever without having completed a satisfactory police check. International students who are either arriving directly from another country or have been a resident of Australia for less than 6 months do not require a police check as the DIMIA visa application process incorporates a sufficient process. International students who have been a resident of Australia for 6 months or more will require a National Police Certificate. Further information will be provided to students with their letter of offer and enrolment package.
English language entry requirements
For international applicants for whom English is a second language, the minimum English language requirements are:
International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic): Minimum score of 6.0 in Reading and Writing subscores and minimum overall score of 6.5 obtained within the last two years or corresponding results from an equivalent test such as TOEFL or the appropriate Academic English language level delivered at CELUSA; or
Successful completion of a tertiary qualification at diploma level or above completed in Australia within the last two years; or
Successful completion of two or more years of tertiary study at diploma level or above conducted and completed in English within the last five years in a country in which:
- English is an official language; or
- English is commonly used, as determined by the University.
Where the study in English was more than five years ago, this requirement may be satisfied by subsequent and recent work experience of two or more years duration in a setting where English is the language of business subject to satisfactory evidence as determined by the Program Director.
Content/structure
The Master of Teaching (Middle and Secondary) is equivalent to two years of full-time study, that is 72 units. The program includes studies in core courses, reflective practice courses, learning area courses and courses in inquiry and research in education settings.
Professional Recognition
Graduates will meet the academic requirement for registration as teachers in South Australia. However, applicants should note that there are other criteria determining eligibility for registration by the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia, which are outlined in the Teachers Registration and Standards Act 2004 and Teachers Registration and Standards. Regulations 2005.
Fee information
Fees for Domestic students: Commonwealth SupportedFees for Commonwealth Supported Students are calculated at the course level. Click on individual courses in the schedule below to determine total program fees.
Fees for International students: $AU 16,500 per 1.0 EFTSL for students commencing in 2010.
Fees are calculated on a per Unit basis with 1.0 EFTSL = 36 Units.
Fees for International students are determined one year in advance and are subject to variation.
Program requirements
| Course name | Area + Cat. No. | Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|---|---|
| STUDY PERIOD 2 INTAKE | |||
| FIRST YEAR | |||
| First Half (Study Period 1, 2 or 3) | |||
| Study Period 2 | |||
Reflective Practice 1 (see Notes 2 and 5) | EDUC 4094 | 4.5 | 0.125 |
Introduction to Australian Education (see Note 1) | EDUC 4173 | 4.5 | 0.125 |
Learning Area A (see Notes 9 and 10) | 4.5 | ||
Learning Area B (see Notes 9 and 10) | 4.5 | ||
| Second Half (Study Period 4, 5 or 6) | |||
| Study Period 4 | |||
| LANG 1048 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| Study Period 5 | |||
Reflective Practice 2 (see Notes 2 and 3) | EDUC 4043 | 4.5 | 0.125 |
| EDUC 4162 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| EDUC 4175 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
Learning Area A (see Notes 9 and 10) | 4.5 | ||
| SECOND YEAR | |||
| First Half (Study Period 1, 2 or 3) | |||
| Study Period 2 | |||
Reflective Practice 3 (see Notes 4 and 5) | EDUC 4055 | 9 | 0.250 |
| EDUC 4174 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
Learning Area A (see Notes 8 and 9) | 4.5 | ||
| Second Half (Study Period 4, 5 or 6) | |||
| Study Period 5 | |||
Constructing Curriculum New title from 2010: Contesting Curriculum | EDUC 4158 | 4.5 | 0.125 |
Teacher as Inquirer (see Note 6) | EDUC 5119 | 4.5 | 0.125 |
Professional Option (see Note 8) | 4.5 | ||
| STUDY PERIOD 5 INTAKE | |||
| FIRST YEAR | |||
| Second Half (Study Period 4, 5 or 6) | |||
| Study Period 5 | |||
Introduction to Australian Education (see Note 1) | EDUC 4173 | 4.5 | 0.125 |
| EDUC 4175 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
Constructing Curriculum New title from 2010: Contesting Curriculum | EDUC 4158 | 4.5 | 0.125 |
| Select one from the following: | |||
| LANG 1053 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| LANG 1049 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| EDUC 1063 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| First Half (Study Period 1, 2 or 3) | |||
| Study Period 2 | |||
Reflective Practice 1 (see Notes 2 and 5) | EDUC 4094 | 4.5 | 0.125 |
| EDUC 4174 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
Learning Area A (see Notes 9 and 10) | 4.5 | ||
Learning Area B (see Notes 9 and 10) | 4.5 | ||
| SECOND YEAR | |||
| Second Half (Study Period 4, 5 or 6) | |||
| Study Period 5 | |||
Reflective Practice 2 (see Notes 3 and 5) | EDUC 4043 | 4.5 | 0.125 |
| EDUC 4162 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
Professional Option (see Note 8) | 4.5 | ||
Learning Area A (see Notes 9 and 10) | 4.5 | ||
| First Half (Study Period 1, 2 or 3) | |||
| Study Period 2 | |||
Reflective Practice 3 (see Notes 4 and 5) | EDUC 4055 | 9 | 0.250 |
Teacher as Inquirer (see Note 6) | EDUC 5119 | 4.5 | 0.125 |
Learning Area A (see Notes 9 and 10) | 4.5 |
Notes
- EDUC 4173 Introduction to Australian Education includes at least 6 visits to various education settings. This course will be available in Study Period 2 and Study Period 5.
- EDUC 4094 Reflective Practice 1 includes 13 days of full-time activities in education settings.
- EDUC 4043 Reflective Practice 2 includes 25 days of full-time practicum in an education setting.
- EDUC 4055 Reflective Practice 3 includes 30 days of full-time practicum in an education setting for the Master of Teaching (Middle and Secondary).
- The prerequisites for EDUC 4094 Reflective Practice 2 are EDUC 4043 Reflective Practice 1 and 9 units of Learning Area courses. The prerequisites for EDUC 4045 Reflective Practice 3 are EDUC 4094 Reflective Practice 2 and 13.5 units of Learning Area courses.
- The prerequisite for EDUC 5119 Teacher as Inquirer is EDUC 4174 Cultural Investigation in Schools.
- Study Period 2 entry: Students from non English speaking backgrounds should enrol in LANG 1048 English Language 2A in Study Period 4. Alternatively native English speakers or students with an IELTS above 7.5 should enrol in EDUC 1063 Language and Multiliteracies in the last study period of their program.
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The Professional Option will allow students to undertake one of the following based on background and need:
- an additional English Language course to enhance written or spoken English, such as LANG 1050 English Language 3A or LANG 1051 English Language 3B
- an additional methodology course in the second learning area
- an additional course that would improve subject expertise
- an additional professional option such as EDUC 3007 Managing Learning Environments, EDUC 4065 Computers in Education or EDUC 4100 Children with Special Needs
Students must obtain approval from the Program Director. -
A minimum of three Learning Area A courses must be selected from the student's major learning area and one from the minor learning area, Learning Area B.
- The following are the Learning Area courses:
ARTS EDUCATION
EDUC 4101 Arts Education 1
EDUC 4102 Arts Education 2
EDUC 4103 Arts Education 3
EDUC 4104 Arts Education 4
EDUC 4105 Arts Education 5
CATHOLIC STUDIES (available as a minor learning area only)
EDUC 1069 Catholic Studies 1: Scripture
EDUC 2049 Catholic Studies 2: Theology
EDUC 3035 Catholic Studies 3: Religious Education
DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
EDUC 4107 Design and Technology Education 1
EDUC 4108 Design and Technology Education 2
EDUC 4109 Design and Technology Education 3
EDUC 4110 Design and Technology Education 4
EDUC 4111 Design and Technology Education 5
ENGLISH EDUCATION
EDUC 4035 English Education 1
EDUC 4036 English Education 2
EDUC 4037 English Education 3
HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
TEDU 5044 Health and Physical Education 1
TEDU 5045 Health and Physical Education 2
TEDU 5046 Health and Physical Education 3
TEDU 5047 Health and Physical Education 4
TEDU 5048 Health and Physical Education 5 Directed Study
TEDU 5049 Health and Physical Education 6 Directed Study B
LANGUAGES EDUCATION (English as a Second Language and Languages Other Than English)
For English as a Second Language (ESL)
EDUC 4168 Second Language Learning
EDUC 4115 Approaches and Strategies in TESOL
EDUC 4159 Curriculum Development for Second Language Learning
For Languages Other Than English (LOTE)
EDUC 4168 Second Language Learning
EDUC 4161 Interactions in Languages Education
EDUC 4159 Curriculum Development for Second Language Learning
MATHEMATICS EDUCATION
EDUC 4009 Mathematics Education 1
EDUC 4164 Science and Mathematics Education 2
EDUC 4165 Science and Mathematics Education 3
EDUC 4166 Science and Mathematics Education 4
EDUC 4167 Science and Mathematics Education 5
SCIENCE EDUCATION
EDUC 4014 Science Education 1
EDUC 4164 Science and Mathematics Education 2
EDUC 4165 Science and Mathematics Education 3
EDUC 4166 Science and Mathematics Education 4
EDUC 4167 Science and Mathematics Education 5
STUDIES OF SOCIETY AND ENVIRONMENT
EDUC 4070 Studies of Society and Environment 1
EDUC 4071 Studies of Society and Environment 2
EDUC 4072 Studies of Society and Environment 3
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (available as a minor learning area only)
EDUC 4132 Vocational Learning in Schools
EDUC 4135 Workplaces as Learning Sites
EDUC 1061 Assessment and Recognition of Learning in Adult, Vocational and Workplace Learning Contexts