Master of Teaching (Secondary)

Program Overview

Charles Sturt University's online Master of Teaching (Secondary) prepares students to become secondary school teachers, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to teach subjects related to their chosen curriculum method and support students' holistic development. The program consists of 16 subjects, including core subjects in foundation education and professional experience, as well as restricted electives in curriculum studies. Graduates are qualified for diverse roles in the education sector, including secondary school teacher, executive teacher, and principal.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Charles Sturt University's online Master of Teaching (Secondary) prepares students to become secondary school teachers, qualifying them to teach subjects related to their chosen curriculum method and support students' social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development. Upon completion of the program, graduates will have the knowledge and skills to:

• Understand and apply teaching processes and outcomes
• Interpret, apply, and conduct classroom research
• Use high-level practical competence
• Understand theory and research findings
• Enhance skills in interpreting, applying, and conducting classroom research

Outline:

The Master of Teaching (Secondary) consists of 16 subjects, including:

Core Subjects - Foundation Education

• Adolescent Learning and Development
• Successful Teaching
• Critical Studies in Education and Practice
• Pedagogies in Diverse Classrooms
• Indigenous Australian Studies for Teachers
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Cultural Education Program
• Managing the Classroom Environment
• Literacy Strategies for Learning
• Classroom Technologies
• Principles of Inclusive Education

Core Subjects - Professional Experience

• Professional Experience 1: Secondary Context
• Professional Experience: Consolidating Effective Teaching and Assessment in the Secondary Context

Restricted Electives - Curriculum Studies

Teaching:

The Master of Teaching (Secondary) is taught online by experienced educators who have made substantial contributions to research, policy, and curriculum development. Students will benefit from continuous contact with subject coordinators throughout work placements and access to personalized support and academic assistance.

Careers:

Graduates of the Master of Teaching (Secondary) are prepared for diverse roles in the education sector, including secondary school teacher, executive teacher, principal, and assistant principal. Employment opportunities also exist in public administration and safety, healthcare and social assistance.