Education (Secondary Teaching) (Advanced Mathematics Major Teaching Area), Bachelor

Get the qualification you need to teach students from Years 7 to 12 in a teaching area you’re passionate about.In addition, you will also choose a second teaching area (known as a minor), with the exception of Health and Physical Education (this must be combined together). By having qualifications in two teaching areas, you will have a competitive advantage with a variety of employers across Australia and overseas.In this course, you’ll explore the role of education in society, learn how to manage a secondary level classroom, and get valuable experience working in school placements across the secondary years. See how Megan built her resume through the Bachelor of Education (Secondary Teaching) to make her a stand-out candidate when entering the job market.3 reasons to study Secondary Teaching at Murdoch

1. Before you start your first prac, you’ll be able to develop your teaching skills, practise dealing with challenging behaviour, and try parent teacher interviews and other situations by using SimLabTM technology, our virtual classroom that uses actors and avatars.
2. Gain over 585 hours of practical experience at placements across the state.
3. Graduate with an online portfolio that you can use to showcase your experience and skills to future employers.

What you’ll learnYou'll be mentored by our team of experienced teaching professionals to become a confident, creative and flexible teacher. During your course, you'll build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career and study goals. Some of the things you’ll learn include:

• Living and learning with technology
• Language for learning and teaching
• Adolescent health and development
• Creating and managing effective learning environments
• Country, cultures, peoples: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives across the curriculum

Your future careerThis course will give you the qualification you need to be a secondary teacher in high schools from Years 7 to 12.Professional recognitionThis course is accredited by the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia, and the state, Catholic and independent schools, departments, organisations and associations.For more details about this course, please view our admission information: Murdoch Admission Information - Education