The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology Master of Teaching Practice (Secondary Education) is a degree designed for graduates from any discipline who wish to teach in secondary schools.
Studying in the heart of Melbourne, students will build practical and technological teaching skills, and develop a deep theoretical understanding of how students learn. They will be integrated into school settings to gain classroom experience.
This degree emphasizes industry experience and theoretical understanding, with plenty of guidance from academic professionals to help students to positively influence the lives of their students.
Core subjects in the Master of Teaching Practice (Secondary Education) include:
- Youth cultures and education
- Engaging with the community
- Educational research and inquiry
- Integrating information and communications technology with teaching practice
- 21st century teaching and learning skills
- Evidence-based teaching practice
In the final year, students will undertake a capstone teaching performance assessment made up of their final teaching placement and an action research project, which includes a written report on the impact of their practice on student learning.
Through studies in this degree, students will develop an in-depth knowledge of how students learn, and gain the skills to become a confident, effective secondary school teacher.
