Program Overview

Designed for educational practitioners, in-service teachers, educational administrators and other education professionals, this course will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to be a successful leader in the field of education.

In this 3-semester course, you’ll explore critical issues in educational practice, policy and research strengthening your professional learning, and enhancing you career pathway.

As part of the course core, you’ll complete a research-based project in addition to units such as Introduction to Research for Educators, Workplace Policy and Practice, and Pathways to Understanding Education.

Major: Teaching Humanities and Social Sciences (7-10)

This major is designed for qualified teachers who are interested in upskilling in HASS. You’ll learn the pedagogy/curriculum of HASS, including the principles and practices of teaching and learning HASS from Years 7-10 in History, Civics, Geography, Economics and Business.

A key focus will be placed on teaching strategies, curriculum planning and the creation of learning resources and assessments. You’ll develop resource portfolios on allocated topics of work which will include a variety of learning experiences that draw links to educational theories and practices.

You’ll also be able to take your knew-found knowledge and apply it in simulated lessons with our SimLab technology before reflecting on your experiences.

3 reasons to study Education at Murdoch

• Practise what you learn with our SimLabTM technology. It’s a virtual classroom using actors and avatars – and the only technology of its kind in WA.
• Our part-time, on-campus or online options help you fit study into your working life.
• You’ll have dedicated Student Success Advisors to help you along your postgraduate journey.

What you’ll learn

• How to construct teaching resources, pedagogical strategies and lesson plans
• Teaching and assessment strategies for a diverse range of students
• Different theoretical approaches from curriculum and pedagogy that can be applied in practice
• How to evaluate and plan for your own professional growth using reflective practice