Program of study
To qualify for the Master of Teaching (Special Education - Secondary), a student must:
- complete 72 units of postgraduate education studies as set out below, with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic; and
- meet the required benchmark in the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students (LANTITE) prior to undertaking the final professional experience topic. Students must normally meet the benchmark within two attempts. Further attempts may be recommended by the Dean (Education) under exceptional circumstances.
Except with the permission of the Dean (Education):
- no compulsory topic may be taken more than twice
- teaching practicum topics may not be attempted more than once
- students must undertake the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students (LANTITE) prior to undertaking the final professional experience topic.
Students should note that teaching practicum topics require full-time commitment for their duration.
Core - Year 1 topics
31.5 units comprising:
EDUC9120 Introduction to Teaching and Research in the Education Profession (4.5 units)
EDUC9122 Researching Learners and Learning (4.5 units)
EDUC9132 Professional Experience: An Introduction (Secondary Schooling) (0 units)
EDUC9236 Professional Experience 1 and Inclusive Practice (Secondary) (4.5 units)
EDUC9504 Supporting Positive Behaviour in Schools (4.5 units)
EDUC9512 Supporting Learners with Disability and Challenging Behaviour (4.5 units)
EDUC9522 Intervention for Students with Literacy Difficulties (4.5 units)
EDUC9767 Assessment in Education (4.5 units)
Option Curriculum Specialisation - Year 1 topics
Choose 4.5 units of Curriculum Studies A1: Understanding Curriculum Development in the Middle Years from:
EDUC9128A Drama Curriculum Studies A1: Understanding Curriculum Development in the Middle Years (4.5 units)
EDUC9128B English Curriculum Studies A1: Understanding Curriculum Development in the Middle Years (4.5 units)
EDUC9128C Health Education Studies A1: Understanding Curriculum Development in the Middle Years (4.5 units)
EDUC9128D HASS Curriculum Studies A1: Understanding Curriculum Development in the Middle Years (4.5 units)
EDUC9128E Languages Curriculum Studies A1: Understanding Curriculum Development in the Middle Years (4.5 units)
EDUC9128F Mathematics Curriculum Studies A1: Understanding Curriculum Development in the Middle Years (4.5 units)
EDUC9128G Physical Education Curriculum Studies A1: Understanding Curriculum Development in the Middle Years (4.5 units)
EDUC9128H Science Curriculum Studies A1: Understanding Curriculum Development in the Middle Years (4.5 units)
EDUC9128I Visual Arts Curriculum Studies A1: Understanding Curriculum Development in the Middle Years (4.5 units)
Core - Year 2 topics
31.5 units comprising:
EDUC9307 Educational Planning for Students with Special Needs (4.5 units)
EDUC9308 Professional Experience 2: Assessment for Registration (Secondary) (4.5 units)
EDUC9400 Teaching Indigenous Australian Students GE (4.5 units)
EDUC9406 Differentiation and Inclusive Educational Practices (4.5 units)
EDUC9408 The Professional Specialist Educator (4.5 units)
EDUC9409 Intervention for Students with Numeracy Difficulties (4.5 units)
EDUC9521 Supporting Students with Learning Difficulties in Schools (4.5 units)
Option Curriculum Specialisation - Year 2 topics
Choose 4.5 units of Curriculum Studies A2: Senior Years Specialisation 1 from:
EDUC9305A Drama Curriculum Studies A2: Senior Years Specialisation 1 (4.5 units)
EDUC9305B English Curriculum Studies A2: Senior Years Specialisation 1 (4.5 units)
EDUC9305C Health Education Curriculum Studies A2: Senior Years Specialisation 1 (4.5 units)
EDUC9305E Languages Curriculum Studies A2: Senior Years Specialisation 1 (4.5 units)
EDUC9305F Mathematics Curriculum Studies A2: Senior Years Specialisation 1 (4.5 units)
EDUC9305G Physical Education Curriculum Studies A2: Senior Years Specialisation 1 (4.5 units)
EDUC9305I Visual Arts Curriculum Studies A2: Senior Years Specialisation 1 (4.5 units)
EDUC9305K Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Physics Curriculum Studies A2: Senior Years Specialisation 1 (4.5 units)
EDUC9305L History Curriculum Studies A2: Senior Years Specialisation 1 (4.5 units)
EDUC9305M Biological Sciences Curriculum Studies A2: Senior Years Specialisation 1 (4.5 units)
EDUC9305N Psychology Curriculum Studies A2: Senior Years Specialisation 1 (4.5 units)
EDUC9305O Geography, Legal Studies, Business Studies Curriculum Studies A2: Senior Years Specialisation 1 (4.5 units)
EDUC9305P Information Technology Curriculum Studies A2: Senior Years Specialisation 1 (4.5 units)
EDUC9305Q Nutrition Curriculum Studies A2: Senior Years Specialisation 1 (4.5 units)
EDUC9305R Tourism Curriculum Studies A2: Senior Years Specialisation 1 (4.5 units)
