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Study postgraduate education & teaching online with Curtin University through Open Universities Australia. Explore all degrees, subjects and short courses now.

This degree is designed for people seeking to attain an Initial Teacher Education qualification in order to register as a teacher in Australia and any other countries that recognise an Australian teaching qualification. Students will develop advanced critical skills, knowledge and understanding concerning best practice in education and in meeting the needs of 21st century learners. Graduates from this degree will be well-placed to enter leadership pathways in their teaching careers. Most subjects in this degree will be offered fully online, in order to provide more flexible access. Students will have four opportunities to engage in professional practice in schools, culminating in a final professional placement of 5 continuous weeks.The Master of Teaching (Secondary Education) will be chosen by those who wish to teach in Secondary schools in Years 7 - 12. Students in this degree will specialise in either one or two Secondary school curriculum areas, depending on their previous study, and will be qualified to teach in those subject areas of the Secondary curriculum. This degree is not suitable for qualified Secondary teachers wishing to change their subject specialisation.Curriculum areas offered in the Master of Teaching (Secondary Education) are:<ul><li>English;</li><li>The Arts (specialisations in Visual Arts, Drama, Media Production &amp; Analysis);</li><li>Mathematics;</li><li>Science (specialisations in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Human Biology, Psychology, Earth &amp; Environmental Science);</li><li>Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) (specialisations in Economics, Geography, History, Politics &amp; Law); or</li><li>Health and Physical Education.</li></ul>Please note that this course is only available to applicants who are residing in Australia for the duration of their degree. As this course doesn’t hold CRICOS registration international students on a Student VISA are not permitted to undertake this course.

Develop advanced critical skills, knowledge and understanding for best practice in secondary education. Curriculum areas offered are: English, The Arts, Mathematics, Physical Education, Science, and Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS).

Master of Teaching (Secondary Education)

This degree is designed for people seeking to attain an Initial Teacher Education qualification in order to register as a teacher in Australia and any other countries that recognise an Australian teaching qualification. Students will develop advanced critical skills, knowledge and understanding concerning best practice in education and in meeting the needs of 21st century learners. Graduates from this degree will be well-placed to enter leadership pathways in their teaching careers. Most subjects in this degree will be offered fully online, in order to provide more flexible access. Students will have four opportunities to engage in professional practice in schools, culminating in a final professional placement of 5 continuous weeks.The Master of Teaching (Primary Education) will be chosen by those who wish to teach in Years 1 - 6 in Primary Schools, and will provide a foundation for teaching across the primary curriculum. Students entering this degree will hold a degree in a discipline that contains content relevant to the Australian Curriculum in the primary years. Students will complete professional experience placements in a range of schools and across a range of year levels and will benefit from the School of Educations’ specialisation in STEM subjects.Please note that this course is only available to applicants who are residing in Australia for the duration of their degree. As this course doesn’t hold CRICOS registration international students on a Student VISA are not permitted to undertake this course.

Develop advanced critical skills, knowledge and understanding concerning best practice in primary education to meet the needs of today's learners. As a graduate you will be well-placed to enter leadership pathways in your teaching career.

Master of Teaching (Primary Education)

The Graduate Certificate (TESOL) equips student teachers to Teach English to Speakers of Other Languages both in Australia and overseas.This degree assists experienced, practising teachers in their career development by providing them with an additional specialist teaching area. For teachers who wish to add TESOL to their professional repertoire, this Certificate will provide them with a qualification which will allow them to work within the field in their current employment and assist with applications for positions at specialist language centres in Australia and overseas. Student teachers choose four of the five units on offer (see Subjects in this degree). One of these can be a practicum unit (CUR-TESOL505 Planning, execution and evaluation of TESOL) which requires student teachers to work alongside an approved mentor teacher in a school or language centre for 10 days with at least 20 hours of supervised and assessed face to face teaching practice within that time. Student teachers hoping to use their Grad Cert TESOL in schools and centres in NSW (and other states where a practicum component is compulsory) should choose the practicum unit (CUR-TESOL505 Planning, execution and evaluation of TESOL) alongside the unit Teaching English to Speakers of Other Language Methodologies (CUR-TESOL502) in SP1. CUR-TESOL 501 (Materials design and assessment) will not be chosen by those wishing to complete a practicum component as CUR-TESOL 505 replaces this unit.  PLEASE NOTE: CSP funding has been secured for this Grad Cert TESOLThe Grad Cert TESOL is a pathway to the Curtin MA Applied Linguistics which builds on the knowledge and skills in TESOL developed in the Certificate. For more details on this see Curtin MA Applied Linguistics.

Add TESOL to your resume to find career opportunities in specialist language centres in Australia and overseas. Gain an appreciation of the value of cultural and linguistic diversity and its place in teaching.

Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

This degree is designed for people seeking to attain an Initial Teacher Education qualification in order to register as a teacher in Australia and any other countries that recognise an Australian teaching qualification. Students will develop advanced critical skills, knowledge and understanding concerning best practice in education and in meeting the needs of 21st century learners. Graduates from this degree will be well-placed to enter leadership pathways in their teaching careers. Most subjects in this degree will be offered fully online, in order to provide more flexible access. Students will have four opportunities to engage in professional practice in schools, culminating in a final professional placement of 5 continuous weeks.The Master of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) will be chosen by those who wish to teach in schools in K - 2, or who are seeking educator roles in Early Childhood Education and Care settings. This major encompasses children from birth - 8 years of age, and subjects studied will include management and leadership of Early Childhood Education and Care centres, as well as school curriculum and general pedagogical approaches. Professional experience placements will be completed by all students in this major across the full age range of birth-8 years.Please note that this course is only available to applicants who are residing in Australia for the duration of their degree. As this course doesn’t hold CRICOS registration international students on a Student VISA are not permitted to undertake this course.

Master advanced critical skills for teaching the needs of 21st century learners. Consider culture and diversity and draw on theory and research. Learn to lead and practice professionally in schools. Manage early childhood education and care centres.

Master of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)

The Graduate Certificate in Education has been designed to provide a vehicle for postgraduate level students from a variety of disciplines to advance their knowledge and skills in the field of education.This fully flexible program enables students to choose course content that aligns to their interests and career development aspirations, in the context of their existing experience. It covers fundamental understandings about learning and teaching in different contexts.You can fully customise your degree by selecting from the complete list of available subjects, or you can choose from a recommended set of subjects which have been selected to strengthen your knowledge in a particular context and optimise your capacity to transition into further study in education.Please refer to the Recommended Study Pattern for more information.If you are considering applying for entry to Curtin’s Master of Teaching, in order to qualify for registration as a school teacher, it is important to note:·        Successful completion of this degree cannot be used as the basis for entry to the Master of Teaching. You will still be required to meet all the entry requirements for that course, which include a recognised bachelor degree, non-academic entry requirements, a higher level of English proficiency and Working with Children clearances.·        You must follow the recommendations regarding subject selection in this degree to ensure you maximise your eligibility to receive credit for recognised learning, should you subsequently be admitted to the Master of Teaching.If you are considering applying for entry to Curtin’s Master of Education it is important to note:Successful completion of this degree cannot be used as the basis for entry to the Master of Education. You will still be required to meet all the entry requirements for that course.

Shape your career in education or further studies by choosing the subjects that are relevant to you. Choose your educational focus, including early childhood or primary education. Explore curriculum, assessment, and evaluation in a relevant context.

Graduate Certificate in Education

The Master of Education degree is designed for educators working in a range of educational contexts who hold a four-year teacher education degree or equivalent. Students will utilise and build on their existing professional knowledge, practices and contexts, with an emphasis on curriculum and pedagogical leadership and innovation. Students can select from subjects enabling advanced specialisation in one of three areas of expertise: • Innovative Learning and Teaching • Innovative STEM Education • Cultural and Linguistic Diversity Alternatively, to provide maximum flexibility, students can also customise their degree by choosing any combination of subjects from across these specialisations. The degree incorporates a Negotiated Capstone Project where students investigate an area of individual or professional interest to understand and transform educational knowledge, real-world practices and challenges.Please note that this course is only available to applicants who are residing in Australia for the duration of their degree. As this course doesn’t hold CRICOS registration international students on a Student VISA are not permitted to undertake this course.

Work towards education leadership roles by studying core subjects in research and global education trends. Choose options from digital technologies, Science Technology Engineering Maths (STEM), pedagogy philosophy, sustainable education and language.

Master of Education

The National Curriculum requires all primary and lower secondary school teachers to teach Geography. This degree is designed to provide up skilling of teachers in the discipline of Geography to enable them to meet the demands of the National Curriculum. It requires no prior knowledge of Geography. The Graduate Certificate will be targeted at a national audience.

With no prior geography knowledge required you'll explore the environmental, social and economic aspects of human activity. Upskill to teach about climate change, cultural diversity, indigenous perspectives and the need for sustainable development.

Graduate Certificate in Geography Teaching

The Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Innovative Learning and Teaching promotes evidence-based and scholarly approaches to learning and teaching. It focuses on transforming teaching practices through the integration of new and innovative design, curriculum development, delivery, and critical evaluation of the learners’ own teaching practices. The range of learning opportunities provided are designed to promote breadth and depth in educators’ knowledge and skill, application of knowledge and skill to real-life contexts, and development of critical reflective practices. The expectations, needs and learning practices of contemporary learners’ are reviewed as a prelude to examining approaches to pedagogy, student engagement, the learning cycle, technology-rich learning environments, reflective practice and evaluation. This course is designed on the principles of transformation and self-directed learning that enables learners to draw on a flexible range of modalities to demonstrate their learning in learner-specific contexts. Underpinning this course is the development of a teaching portfolio that evidences critical, reflective, and developmental teaching practices. This course is designed for individuals seeking to enhance their teaching practice and capacity to facilitate learning, with an opportunity to seek professional higher education accreditation if desired. The content is designed to be applicable across all teaching disciplines and is applicable for those teaching in face-to-face and online learning environments across a variety of contexts.

Learn about learning. Upgrade your approach to tertiary education with new and innovative practices. Build a portfolio of evidence of your teaching philosophy, fresh approach, and developments. And graduate with a tertiary educators’ qualification.

Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Innovative Learning and Teaching

Child Development for Educators

Supporting Literacy and Numeracy Development for Diverse Learners

Technologies: Digital Solutions

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Methodologies

Introducing Language, Literacy and Literature for Educators

Language and Diversity

The Professional Educator: Developing Teacher Identity

Managing the Learning Environment

Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum

Teaching and Learning in the Digital World

This subject is designed to develop an understanding of mathematics in daily life for children aged birth to four years. There is a focus on the ways young children develop early mathematical concepts in a variety of learning contexts including home, community, early education, care and school settings. The subject will develop educator knowledge of mathematical content that facilitates the assessment of children’s understanding.Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.Find out more about the <a href="https://academicintegrity.curtin.edu.au/" target="_blank">Academic Integrity module</a>.

Assess the best ways to introduce numerical concepts to the very young. Consider the variety of learning environments that children find themselves in, such as the home, care settings and the community. Learn to work in tandem with family members.

Numeracy for Birth to 4 Year-Olds

This subject will prepare pre-service teachers to plan, assess and deliver rigorous mathematical learning programs for children aged five to eight. A major focus of the subject is on developing knowledge of curriculum documents and mathematics concepts in number, algebra, geometry, measurement, and statistics and probability.
Please Note:  If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.
Find out more about the <a href="https://www.curtin.edu.au/students/essentials/rights/academic-integrity/aip/" target="_blank">Academic Integrity module</a>.

Leverage an in-depth understanding of the Australian curriculum to devise a mathematics program suitable for children aged five to eight years. Divide your attention across an array of mathematic concepts, including geometry, measurement and algebra.

Numeracy for 5 to 8 Year-Olds

This subject is the second in the suite of professional experience subjects and includes both a theory and a practical component (a placement in a school). It is also the second in the suite of three English subjects. The subject covers writer identity and theories and practices of writing to provide foundational understandings for planning, assessment and reporting. Scaffolded by the placement, the subject explores theories, pedagogical practices and effective planning related to teaching English to support all learners. Specific attention is given to lesson planning in educational settings for 3, 4 and 5 year-olds, which includes selecting objectives, resources and strategies for teaching, learning and assessment in diverse contexts. The professional experience practical assessment is a three-week full-time block placement intended to enable practical application of the knowledge and skills gained along with providing further insights into the complexity of an Early Childhood Educator’s role. All required clearances to work with children must be obtained and valid, and all other professional experience requirements met. Both theory and practical components must be passed in order to pass the subject.To view the Professional Experience Calendar, please see below:<a href="https://www.open.edu.au/-/media/degree-advice/2023-curtin-master-teaching-professional-experience-calendar" target="_blank" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">2023 Master of Teaching Prof Exp Calendar</a> (PDF)Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.Find out more about the <a href="https://academicintegrity.curtin.edu.au/" target="_blank">Academic Integrity module</a>.

Study and experience hands-on how early childhood educational practices are planned out, evaluated and reported. See what goes into devising a teaching program and design your own. Look into assessment methods for children, including data and reporting.

Early Childhood Professional Experience 2: Planning for Writing, Assessment and Reporting

This is the first in the suite of professional experience subjects and includes both a theory and a practical component (a placement in an Early Learning and Care setting). It will critically examine the principles and practices to plan and implement appropriate learning experiences for children in Early Learning and Care settings. The subject will focus on exploring intentional teaching and child-centred approaches to teaching and learning during a professional experience placement. Pre-service teachers will be introduced to the importance of developing teacher resilience. Relevant national and local policies and frameworks will be scrutinised. The professional experience practical assessment is five distributed days plus a two-week full-time block placement intended to enable practical application of the knowledge and skills gained, along with providing students with insights into the complexity of the educator’s role. All required clearances to work with children must be obtained and valid, and all other professional experience requirements met. Both theory and practical components must be passed in order to pass the subject.All required clearances to work with children must be obtained and valid, and all other professional experience requirements met.Both theory and practical components must be passed in order to pass the subject.To view the Professional Experience Calendar, please see below:<a href="https://www.open.edu.au/-/media/degree-advice/2023-curtin-master-teaching-professional-experience-calendar" target="_blank">2023 Master of Teaching Prof Exp Calendar</a> (PDF)Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.Find out more about the <a href="https://www.curtin.edu.au/students/essentials/rights/academic-integrity/aip/" target="_blank">Academic Integrity module</a>.

Understand how the educator develops relationships not just with children but also families and carers. Consult policy documents that early childhood teachers use to inform their work. Feel out ways for teachers to practice emotional resilience.

Early Childhood Professional Experience 1: Planning and Documentation

This subject examines the social, political, cultural, linguistic and economic shape of Australian society and the impact of these forces on education policy, educator practices and student learning. Students examine the characteristics of education systems and learning settings that promote inclusivity, celebrate diversity and reduce the effects of disadvantage and inequality. The subject emphasises the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers associated with student diversity, including consideration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and their learning environments.﻿Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.Find out more about the <a href="https://www.curtin.edu.au/students/essentials/rights/academic-integrity/aip/" target="_blank">Academic Integrity module</a>.

Schooling and Australian Society

In this subject students will undertake an examination of the activities of mentoring, coaching and tutoring. They will consider the conceptual underpinning, similarities and differences. Students will be required to research effective programs and strategies. The subject focuses on the development of personal skills and critical reflection through practical application during the semester.Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.Find out more about the <a href="https://www.curtin.edu.au/students/essentials/rights/academic-integrity/aip/" target="_blank">Academic Integrity module</a>.

Mentoring, Coaching and Tutoring

This is the first in the suite of three English subjects in the Master of Teaching. The focus of this subject is on an in-depth understanding of what reading entails and the characteristics of the good reader. Theories and practices of reading will be situated in the context of broader perspectives of literacy and language. Students will learn and understand the multiple components of reading to inform the comprehensive identification of children’s skills as readers at various stages of their development. Using the English curriculum, the subject will provide students with a basis for the symbiotic process of planning and assessment to develop a systematic sequence of learning.Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.Find out more about the <a href="https://academicintegrity.curtin.edu.au/" target="_blank">Academic Integrity module</a>.

Introduction to English: Reading

This subject will cover an Introduction to general curriculum. Introduction to local, national and international perspectives on curriculum. Critical analysis and evaluation of curriculum documents. Curriculum planning processes. Micro-teaching - planning, teaching and evaluating lessons. Teaching for diversity of learners&#39; needs (including cultural diversity, diversity of learning styles and abilities). Assessment of student achievement. Social sciences upper-school curriculum. Degrees of study. Personal beliefs and assumptions in relation to learning and teaching.
Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.
Find out more about the <a href="https://www.curtin.edu.au/students/essentials/rights/academic-integrity/aip/" target="_blank">Academic Integrity module</a>.

An introduction to general curriculum. Analyse and evaluate curriculum documents, processes and micro-teaching: planning, teaching and evaluating lessons. Appreciate learners' needs, such as cultural diversity, learning styles and abilities

Curriculum and Instruction - Social Sciences (Upper Secondary)

This subject provides a lens for examining the social, cultural and political contexts that drive the Australian STEM education agenda and associated leadership practices for creating impact, and curriculum transformation. Students will critically explore the impact of STEM identity on career choices and how this is associated with the low representation of women, Indigenous people and others from a diversity of backgrounds. Students will explore the leadership challenges of reversing these participation trends and consider the philosophical debates about the nature of STEM and how this shapes practices in schools and across a range of invested community contexts. An interrogation of integrated learning programs will lead to identifying and developing strategies for a wider impact evaluation of STEM education initiatives.﻿Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.Find out more about the <a href="https://www.curtin.edu.au/students/essentials/rights/academic-integrity/aip/" target="_blank">Academic Integrity module</a>.

Becoming a Leader of STEM Education

Students are invited to expand and enrich their understanding of learner-centred pedagogies in education. At a time when curriculum and pedagogy are becoming centred on policy objectives and accountability, this subject rebalances the focus. The subject focuses on situated knowledges and engages students in inquiry around who the learners are in terms of their identities, rights, needs, and contexts. The significance of context is addressed with a focus across diverse national and international contexts. Students will critically reflect on their existing perspectives about learner-centred pedagogies and will identify areas of focus relevant to their chosen context, which will guide students&#39; learning throughout this subject. As students explore learner-centred pedagogies, students will also engage with place-based pedagogies, pedagogies of empathy and care, and pedagogies for social justice. Specific focus will be given to honouring diversity and exploring trauma-informed approaches in education.﻿Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.Find out more about the <a href="https://www.curtin.edu.au/students/essentials/rights/academic-integrity/aip/" target="_blank">Academic Integrity module</a>.

Pedagogies for Learner and Community Diversity

Curtin University

This subject examines the social, political, cultural, linguistic and economic shape of Australian society and the impact of these forces on education policy, educator practices and student learning. Students examine the characteristics of education systems and learning settings that promote inclusivity, celebrate diversity and reduce the effects of disadvantage and inequality. The subject emphasises the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers associated with student diversity, including consideration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and their learning environments.

﻿Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.

Find out more about the Academic Integrity module [https://www.curtin.edu.au/students/essentials/rights/academic-integrity/aip/].

In this subject students will undertake an examination of the activities of mentoring, coaching and tutoring. They will consider the conceptual underpinning, similarities and differences. Students will be required to research effective programs and strategies. The subject focuses on the development of personal skills and critical reflection through practical application during the semester.

Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.

Find out more about the Academic Integrity module [https://www.curtin.edu.au/students/essentials/rights/academic-integrity/aip/].

This is the first in the suite of three English subjects in the Master of Teaching. The focus of this subject is on an in-depth understanding of what reading entails and the characteristics of the good reader. Theories and practices of reading will be situated in the context of broader perspectives of literacy and language. Students will learn and understand the multiple components of reading to inform the comprehensive identification of children’s skills as readers at various stages of their development. Using the English curriculum, the subject will provide students with a basis for the symbiotic process of planning and assessment to develop a systematic sequence of learning.

Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.

Find out more about the Academic Integrity module [https://academicintegrity.curtin.edu.au/].

This subject provides a lens for examining the social, cultural and political contexts that drive the Australian STEM education agenda and associated leadership practices for creating impact, and curriculum transformation. Students will critically explore the impact of STEM identity on career choices and how this is associated with the low representation of women, Indigenous people and others from a diversity of backgrounds. Students will explore the leadership challenges of reversing these participation trends and consider the philosophical debates about the nature of STEM and how this shapes practices in schools and across a range of invested community contexts. An interrogation of integrated learning programs will lead to identifying and developing strategies for a wider impact evaluation of STEM education initiatives.

﻿Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.

Find out more about the Academic Integrity module [https://www.curtin.edu.au/students/essentials/rights/academic-integrity/aip/].

Students are invited to expand and enrich their understanding of learner-centred pedagogies in education. At a time when curriculum and pedagogy are becoming centred on policy objectives and accountability, this subject rebalances the focus. The subject focuses on situated knowledges and engages students in inquiry around who the learners are in terms of their identities, rights, needs, and contexts. The significance of context is addressed with a focus across diverse national and international contexts. Students will critically reflect on their existing perspectives about learner-centred pedagogies and will identify areas of focus relevant to their chosen context, which will guide students' learning throughout this subject. As students explore learner-centred pedagogies, students will also engage with place-based pedagogies, pedagogies of empathy and care, and pedagogies for social justice. Specific focus will be given to honouring diversity and exploring trauma-informed approaches in education.

﻿Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.

Find out more about the Academic Integrity module [https://www.curtin.edu.au/students/essentials/rights/academic-integrity/aip/].

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