About the course

This initial teacher education degree prepares you for a rewarding career in secondary school teaching, and enables you to pursue specialist interests. You will develop the critical knowledge and skills of best practice in education to meet the needs of 21st-century learners. You can specialise in one or two curriculum areas, studying units that provide specialist discipline knowledge and units that develop your pedagogical knowledge.

　　You will also study units that establish your understanding of teaching practice, such as educational psychology, Indigenous education and teaching students with diverse learning needs.

　　As part of the course you will complete four professional work experience placements in schools. These placements are undertaken in full-time blocks, regardless of your study mode. You may have the opportunity to undertake a rural, interstate or overseas placement.

　　The Science (Biology) Education major will prepare you to teach in the Biology subject area in Years 11 and 12, as well as across Science curriculum area from Years 7 to 12.

　　You'll learn, Apply discipline knowledge, principles and concepts associated with effective teaching of secondary school students. Critically evaluate and synthesise theory, research and practice to apply knowledge of the needs of students from diverse backgrounds and across the full range of abilities to enhance learning. Assess student learning and analyse diverse sources of data to support valid judgements of student learning. Plan and deliver effective teaching and learning experiences with demonstrated impact. Select, curate, use and create a range of digital resources and technologies to support learning and teaching. Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for being a life-long learner, identify and engage in professional learning, demonstrate personal literacy and numeracy competencies to the required accreditation standard. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Bentley
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Bentley
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Bentley
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Bentley
Semester 1 (February), 2026	Bentley
Semester 2 (July), 2026	Bentley

　　

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