Teaching in the Secondary School

• • The modern teaching landscape
  • Communication
  • Planning and assessment
  • Relationships
  • AITSL standards
  • Equity, ethical and legal issues
  • Developing professional learning plans

In order to enrol in this subject, you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:

Core

• CUR-SEC-MAS-2023

Additional requirements

• Other requirements -

  Access to Microsoft Office or a unit approved alternative, access to video creation and editing software.

Teaching in the Secondary School is an introductory subject that explores fundamental aspects of what it means to be an effective classroom teacher in secondary schools. The subject will examine aspects of teacher’s professional practice and ethics, including legislative, administrative and organisational responsibilities. The subject foregrounds research skills by developing a holistic understanding of teacher’s work addressing the cultural, political and social contexts of secondary education. The subject explicitly addresses academic integrity as pre-service teachers will focus on their own professional growth by developing written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills.

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.

• Investigation report on effective communication for small groups (50%)
• Reflective essay on your teaching philosophy and professional learning needs (50%)

For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).