Outline Outline Curtin's Secondary Education major within our Graduate Diploma of Education program is designed for those aspiring to teach in years 7-12 in Australian secondary schools. In this course, you'll learn how to apply your existing knowledge and expertise to become a qualified secondary school teacher. You'll specialise in one of six curriculum teaching areas, with your selection depending on your study background.
These teaching areas are:
- English
- Health and Physical Education
- Humanities and Social Sciences (economics, geography, history, politics and law)
- Mathematics
- Science (physics, chemistry, biology, human biology, psychology, earth and environmental science)
- The Arts (visual arts, drama, media).
You'll also build strong skills in inclusive education, with a dedicated focus on First Nations culture and perspectives in secondary schools.
Graduates are eligible for teacher registration in Western Australia and may also apply for recognition of this registration in other Australian states and territories.
This Secondary Education major is part of the Graduate Diploma of Education - our one-year pathway into the teaching profession - and only offers a major teaching area, with no minor. If you wish to complete a minor, you can continue your studies through our accredited Master of Teaching.
This course is not suitable for qualified secondary teachers wishing to change their subject specialisation.
What jobs can the Secondary Education lead to?
- Secondary school teacher
- International Baccalaureate teacher
- Policy development officer
- Special programs officer
- Trainer, mentor or coach
- Curriculum designer
What you'll learn
- apply relevant theory and research to enhance the learning experiences and outcomes of learners from a diversity of backgrounds and of aspirations, GC1, GC2
- apply high-level discipline knowledges and understandings to demonstrate pedagogical capabilities, including planning and delivering effective teaching and learning experiences in the technologically enhanced learning environment, with demonstrated impact for all learners, GC1, GC2, GC3
- create and manage positive, safe and ethical learning environments that support a diversity of learners to engage in meaningful learning, GC2, GC3, GC4
- communicate professionally with educational stakeholders, including colleagues, parents and carers, and engage collaboratively to build sustainable communities, GC3, GC4, GC6