SECONDARY TEACHER EDUCATION AT UNSW

I worked in marketing but teaching had always been a passion that I had put on hold - the time was right for me to change career paths. Both fellow students and university staff were incredibly inspiring - people came from all walks of life but we were all there to learn how to make a difference. The skills that UNSW instil apply to any school or discipline; to scaffold, differentiate and successfully manage a classroom in order to have happy students who are willing to build a relationship with their teacher. To be a great teacher you must be flexible what may work for one teacher might not work for you or your class. Instinct is paramount and differentiation imperative. I am inspired by the students I teach - as a teacher you have a chance to ensure that young people have the tools they need to live a happy life whatever their chosen career.
Francesca Jones Graduate: Graduate Diploma in Education

PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The School of Education at UNSW is a research-intensive school and a key player in the professional preparation and development of teachers and other educational professionals in Australia and internationally. The School offers two intensive pre-service secondary teacher education programs for graduate students. The Master of Teaching is an accelerated pre-service secondary teacher education program specifically designed to support students in their transition into first year teaching and to nurture future leaders of the profession. The Graduate Diploma in Education is an intensive program consisting of the first three semesters of the Master of Teaching. The program provides a strong initial year of preparation for teaching in secondary schools. Both pre-service teacher education programs offer innovative teaching methods that link theory with practice and equip students with the understanding and skills needed to become competent education professionals. Students gain advanced skills in effective unit and lesson planning, and assessment and reporting design. An emphasis is placed on enhanced communication skills to ensure effective classroom communication, the practice of reflective teaching and the desire to continually improve professional knowledge and practice. The programs also encourage active engagement with members of the teaching profession and the wider community.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Both programs are recognised as an initial teaching qualification in both government and non-government schools in New South Wales and in all other states in Australia. The programs are also widely accepted as a teaching qualification internationally. Students gain accreditation with the NSW Institute of Teachers and are prepared for employment with the Department of Education and Training, independent schools and other relevant organisations.

Postgraduate Coursework 2013

Never Stand Still Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences School of Education

PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE
Teaching practice is undertaken in at least two different secondary schools under the supervision of experienced teachers, and is complemented by an innovative program of community engagement. The Master of Teaching program also includes a school-based professional practice component, consisting of extensive self and peer evaluation and critical reflection. Students must be available five days a week in normal school hours during these periods.

PROGRAM CONTENT
Year One - Graduate Diploma in Education and Master of Teaching programs SEMESTER 1 (4 Mar 2013 1 July 2013) Creating Engaging Learning Environments Learning: Psychological and Social Perspectives Professional Experience 1 Method A1 Method B1 SEMESTER 2 (22 July 2013 19 Nov 2013) The Professional Teacher: Ethics Policy and Practice Addressing Learner Diversity Professional Experience 2 Method A2 Method B2 SUMMER SEMESTER (25 Nov 2013 6 Dec 2013) Social & Political Contexts of Education Community Engagement Project All students are now eligible for employment in NSW schools Year Two - Master of Teaching ONLY Option 1 SUMMER SEMESTER (Jan 2014) Master of Education Elective Master of Education Elective SEMESTER 1 (3 Mar 2014 30 June 2014) Advanced Professional Practice Issues in First-Year Teaching Option 2 SEMESTER 1 (3 Mar 2014 30 June 2014) Issues in First-Year Teaching Master of Education Elective SEMESTER 2 (21 July 2014 18 Nov 2014) Advanced Professional Practice Master of Education Elective
See http://www.handbook.unsw.edu.au/postgraduate/ plans/2012/EDSTAS8910.html for full list of electives.

TEACHING SPECIALISATIONS
Both programs require students to study one double or two single methods to prepare them for their secondary teaching specialisation(s). Science can only be taken as a double method. Double Science prepares teachers for general science as well as their two specialisations (Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics). English, History (Ancient or Modern), Music and Mathematics can be taken as a single or double method. The subject content requirements for specific teaching specialisation(s) are summarised below: Teaching Specialisation Prerequisites: Normally a major (three consecutive years of study, usually six courses) in the main (double or first) teaching specialisation and a minor (two years of study, usually four courses) in the second teaching specialisation. Aboriginal Studies: Studies in contact and Aboriginal history, anthropology, Aboriginal literature, Aboriginal language and linguistics, or equivalent. Business Studies: Business related studies, including at least one course in finance or accounting and one course in business management. Remaining courses drawn from: business law (Australian/English), economics, human resource management, industrial relations and marketing. Dance Studies: A major in dance, including the following: history and analysis of dance, performance, applied anatomy and kinesiology, and composition/choreography. Drama: Drama studies, including performance, production and theory. Note: Vocationally orientated courses are not recognised as equivalent. Economics: Studies in economics. English (single or double method): At least half of prerequisite studies must be in English literature (preferably with at least one course in Australian literature) and the remaining studies drawn from English literature, linguistics, media studies, communications or creative writing. English as Second Language (ESL): At least a minor in languages or linguistics, or one year of study in each, or the equivalent. Note: In NSW schools ESL method is a second teaching specialisation only, so students must have another method as their main teaching specialisation. Geography: Studies in geography. History (single or double method): Studies in history such as Australian history, contact and Aboriginal history, early modern history, historiography, and modern history. Languages: Studies in a language (Chinese, French, German, Korean, Indonesian, Japanese, Spanish). Legal Studies: Studies in legal studies, including Australian and international law. Mathematics (single or double method): Studies in pure or applied mathematics, including algebra and calculus. Only one stand-alone course in statistics may be counted. Music (single or double method): Studies in music including the following: musicology study, periods and genres with a strong component of contemporary and western art music, compositional techniques, and music performance studies (at least two years). Science (Double method only): A major in one science area and at least one year of study in another science area. One of the two sciences must be chemistry or physics. Permissible sciences are only physics, chemistry, biology and geology/earth/environmental sciences, not psychology or computer science. Society and Culture: Studies in social sciences.
Please see the UNSW Handbook for more information www.handbook.unsw.edu.au

PROGRAM STRUCTURE
The Master of Teaching (Secondary) The Master of Teaching is a two year equivalent accelerated pre-service program. The first year of study is typically undertaken in three full time semesters of study and the second year is typically two part time semesters of study. International students are able to enrol in accordance with visa requirements. 36 units of credit in core educational areas 24 units of credit in one double or two single teaching specialisations 24 units of credit in professional experience including: 50 days of supervised teaching practice in at least two different secondary schools 10 days of community engagement in approved school settings 25 days of advanced professional practice in teachers own school 12 units of credit in elective areas of study from the Master of Education The Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary) The Graduate Diploma in Education is a one year full time or one and a half year intensive part time program usually undertaken over three semesters of study. Students complete a range of core courses, method courses and 50 days of teaching practice. The program consists of the first three semesters of the Master of Teaching. Students may apply for internal transfer from the Graduate Diploma to the Master of Teaching or vice versa at any time during their study. 30 units of credit in core educational areas 24 units of credit in one double or two single teaching specialisations 18 units of credit in professional experience including 50 days of supervised teaching practice in at least two different secondary schools and 10 days of community engagement in approved school settings

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Master of Teaching and Graduate Diploma in Education A recognised Bachelor degree with studies in the relevant teaching specialisation(s).

English language proficiency requirements: A Higher School Certificate minimum Band 4 in Standard English, English as a Second Language, or Advanced English or equivalent and/or an overall IELTS score of 7.5, with a minimum of 8.0 in Speaking and Listening and a minimum of 7.0 in Reading and Writing, or the equivalent.

Study in Summer Semester 2014 A range of relevant Master of Education electives are offered in the summer semester in January 2014. Students who elect to study in the summer semester will be eligible to graduate mid-year 2014.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF TEACHING (SECONDARY)*

This program is designed for qualified practicing teachers who wish to update and/or add an additional teaching specialisation to their formal qualifications. Areas of specialisation currently include: Aboriginal Studies, Business Studies, Dance, Drama, Economics, English, English as a Second Language (ESL), Geography, History, Languages (including French, German, Spanish, Chinese, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean), Legal Studies, Mathematics, Music, Science, and Society and Culture. This program is flexible but intensive, and includes 25 days of school-based advanced professional practice. The course also provides practitioners with a solid base for further study at the Masters level. Students who have successfully completed the requirements for the Graduate Certificate of Teaching may choose to apply for entry to the Master of Education program, and if successful, will be given credit for two courses. Program Structure The program consists of three core courses: Method 1 Method 2 Advanced Professional Practice and one elective course which may be selected from the Master of Education program
Students may take relevant elective courses from other Masters programs with approval. *Program previously named Graduate Certificate in Education. Name change subject to final approval.

Entry Requirements preservice teaching qualification or three years of relevant experience in education or training.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Program Code Master of Teaching: 8926 Graduate Diploma in Education: 5926 Graduate Certificate of Teaching: 7327 UAC Code Master of Teaching: 912201 Graduate Diploma in Education: 912200 Program Duration Master of Teaching: 1 year full time + 1 year part time (or part time equivalent) Graduate Diploma in Education: 1 year full time (or part time equivalent) Graduate Certificate of Teaching: 1 year part time only Location UNSW Kensington Campus Commencement Semester 1, 2013; Semester 1, 2014 No mid-year admission for Master of Teaching, Graduate Diploma in Education or Graduate Certificate of Teaching UNSW Handbook www.handbook.unsw.edu.au How to Apply Local Students - Master of Teaching/GDE: apply via the Universities Admissions Centre www.uac.edu.au - Graduate Certificate of Teaching: apply online at www.apply.unsw.edu.au International Students - All programs: apply online at www.apply.unsw.edu.au Application Deadlines Semester 1, 2013 On-time applications close 31 October 2012 Fees https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/fees/FeesMainPage.html Information for International Students www.international.unsw.edu.au

ALSO OFFERED BY THE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

Master of Education Convenor: Dr Iva Strnadova (i.strnadova@unsw.edu.au) Master of Educational Leadership Convenor: Dr Kerry Barnett (k.barnett@unsw.edu.au) Master by Research or PhD Convenor: Dr Matthew Clarke- m.clarke@unsw.edu.au

CONTACT
Program Convenor Master of Teaching Dr Kalervo Gulson Graduate Diploma in Education Dr Lynn Sheridan Graduate Certificate of Teaching Dr Lynn Sheridan Email k.gulson@unsw.edu.au; l.sheridan@unsw.edu.au School Office School of Education UNSW Sydney NSW 2052 Australia T: + 61 2 9385 1977 E: education@unsw.edu.au W: http://education.arts.unsw.edu.au