Master of Teaching (Secondary) - Accelerated

The Master of Teaching (Secondary) course prioritises explicit teaching, the fostering of effective reading skills, and quality instructional and assessment design to provide a comprehensive educator preparation course.The School of Education develops graduates who are equipped with practical knowledge and skills which are informed by research and practice. This course will assist you in understanding how the brain works during learning to develop your skills in understanding effective learning and managing classrooms to ensure social equity is core to your development as a teacher. Gain access to the most up-to-date curriculum resources, all scaffolded across your degree, giving you the opportunity to build your skills as you become more experienced. The Master of Teaching (Secondary) will equip you with the strategies you need to ensure that every student succeeds. If you're passionate about teaching and are keen to build a rewarding career in secondary school teaching, La Trobe's Master of Teaching (Secondary) is for you. Get the skills, experience and confidence you need to make a real difference in the classroom. Feel completely prepared from your first day. Through a combination of practical and evidence-based learning, you'll gain the confidence and knowledge to help shape the lives of our next generation.
You'll develop up to two curriculum specialisations that you'll take straight into the classroom when you graduate. Choose from science, languages, arts, psychology, physical education and many more. Or delve deeper in your area of interest with a specialisation in drama, mathematics, physical education, business management, commerce and business, science and visual arts. Learn the most up-to-date skills for the modern classroom. Understand the needs of diverse learners and gain the skills and experience to succeed in any classroom. You'll prepare for classroom teaching with extensive in-school experience and guidance from our highly experienced and dedicated teaching academics.
Become the best teacher you can be. With extensive real-world teaching experience, you'll learn how to manage classrooms, design class plans, guide students, and create a safe and engaging learning space for your students. We focus on practical learning and our students learn about creating relationships from day one. You'll be embedded in your community from your first semester and will be mentored by community leaders. Understand how to connect with every student as an individual and develop meaningful relationships with students, parents and the wider school community.

Prerequisites - Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).
Specialisation - Applicants must have at least a major study (6 units over three years, with no more than 2 units in the first year and no less than 2 units in the third year) in at least one of the following areas, and preferably at least a minor study (4 units over two years, with no more than 2 units in the first year) in a second area:
Arts (Drama, Visual Arts, or Media)
Business Management (VIC)/Business studies (NSW)
Business and Economics
English
Health & Physical Education
Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS)
Languages Other Than English (LOTE)
Mathematics
Outdoor Education
Psychology
Science (Biology, Chemistry or Physics)
English as an Additional Language/Dialect (EAL/D)
All applicants will complete a situation judgement test to support selection into teaching programs. This is a requirement for initial teacher training courses in Victoria and aims to assess an applicants personal and professional attributes. You can either register to sit the online CASPer Test or the La Trobe University School of Education Aptitude for Teaching Assessment (AFTA). You can register for the AFTA online test for free.

IELTS - 7.0 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 7.0 and a score of no less than 7.5 in Speaking and Listening.
TOEFL Internet based (iBT) - Overall 98 with 24 in Reading, 24 in Listening, 23 in Speaking and 27 in Writing