Master of Teaching - Secondary La Trobe University - Shepparton Campus, Australia

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 practise-based 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.

We are committed to social justice and diversity. With campuses across metropolitan, regional and rural Victoria, we collaborate with a range of communities on the things that matter most to them and us.

Your study experience will be flexible and suited to your needs. You'll enjoy a combination of online, on campus and in-schools learning, making it easier to balance study and life commitments.

Study in a supportive learning environment. You'll be mentored by our experienced and dedicated teaching staff. Learn from leading academics and researchers in the field of learning sciences and develop strong professional networks. Throughout your studies, you'll learn the latest evidence-based teaching techniques and explore innovative pedagogies and learning sciences.

Graduate ready to convert your love of learning into a rewarding career.

You'll learn:

• Discipline expertise: Learn essential skills to effectively teach up to two specialist areas of your choice.
• Classroom management: Learn how to confidently manage a classroom. Prepare for classroom teaching with extensive in-school experience and guidance from our highly experienced and passionate teaching academics.
• Inclusion and diversity: Learn how to create safe, diverse learning environments for people of different abilities and backgrounds. Develop skills to connect with parents and the wider school community.
• Indigenous perspectives: Understand the histories, cultures, traditions, languages and diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and learn how to provide education that's most appropriate to their needs.
• Digital learning: Explore the world of digital learning in a way that's creative, collaborative and innovative.