Course results for Curtin University Secondary education Subjects

Examine storytelling and take apart how narratives are constructed. Sift through space, time, perspective and voice. Shine the spotlight on audiences. Take a closer look at narrative fiction and non-fiction and their approach to communication.

A final subject to demonstrate your attainment of skills, knowledge and attributes as an early childhood or primary professional. Via a 10-week placement, demonstrate you can plan for and teach children with diverse backgrounds, abilities and needs.

Consider history, philosophy, government policies, and inclusive education theory to form confidence in creating teaching and assessment strategies for learners from diverse cognitive and cultural backgrounds. 

Examine literacy and numeracy as evolving, cultural and historical concepts rather than a finite set of skills. Learn how to prepare lesson plans that address the literacy and numeracy demands within your chosen major teaching area.

Develop arts literacy and capability through visual and media arts praxis and appreciation. Integrate the arts in teaching and learn how to advocate for arts learning. Create lessons that appreciate child development, curriculum and arts pedagogy.

A 2-week professional placement to enable you to apply your knowledge and gain insights into the complexity of a teacher’s role. Evaluate the way practising teachers plan learning experiences and employ pedagogical strategies to engage learners.

Consider how STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) is used to tackle environmental, social, health and cultural challenges. Think about how this might be extended to teaching students. Evaluate STEM approaches in the classroom.