COURSE CURRICULUM

The program in secondary education offers a comprehensive suite of core units designed to develop the knowledge, skills, and professional capabilities required for effective teaching. It begins with Understanding Theories of Teaching, Learning & Development (EDU60017), providing foundational insights into how students learn and how teaching can be tailored to support diverse learning needs. Curriculum Development, Assessment and Responsive Pedagogy (EDU60043) focuses on designing curricula and assessment strategies that are adaptive, inclusive, and evidence-based. Secondary Curriculum and Pedagogy 1 and 2 (EDU60050 and EDU80060) build in-depth expertise in planning and delivering subject-specific content, integrating pedagogical strategies that enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.Units such as Transformative Technologies in Education (EDU70013) and Innovation for Education (EDU80018) encourage the use of digital tools and innovative practices to enhance teaching and learning, while Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum (EDU70014) ensures students can support foundational skills across subject areas. Understanding Indigenous Education and Perspectives (EDU80012) and Teaching for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (EDU80014) focus on culturally responsive pedagogy, equity, and inclusion, fostering awareness and sensitivity in teaching practice. Assessment and Data (EDU80013) equips candidates to use evaluation and analytics to inform instructional decisions and improve student outcomesProfessional growth and ethical practice are addressed through Educational Leadership and Policy (EDU80019), Building and Sustaining Positive Relationships (EDU80048), and Teacher Professionalism and Ethical Conduct (EDU80050), preparing graduates to navigate professional environments responsibly. Practical teaching skills are developed through a sequence of professional experiences (Professional Experience 1, 2, and 3 – EDU70017, EDU80051, EDU80021), which provide hands-on classroom practice and readiness to teach. Collectively, these units ensure graduates are well-prepared to enter secondary education with the expertise, pedagogical knowledge, and professional skills needed to support student learning and thrive as effective educators.