Gain the skills and expertise to become a secondary mathematics teacher. As a graduate of this course, you will be a qualified mathematics teacher proficient in innovative curriculum, teaching and assessment practice. This course includes university level mathematics, extending your knowledge to ensure you have a deep understanding of the content in the secondary school curriculum and where it might lead. You will develop a contemporary understanding of the variety of ways students learn mathematics and the diversity of teaching approaches needed to ensure all students understand mathematics. To develop discipline expertise, students select one major and one minor from literature, history, visual arts, drama, business studies, music, mathematics or study of religions.
Mathematics
Average first year fee. Indicative only; subject to passage of legislation.
Students must complete mandated, supervised professional experience placements in educational contexts as continuous, full-time blocks to meet teacher accreditation requirements in Australia. Students must also undergo a criminal history check and obtain a Suitability Card as required by relevant jurisdictions before the first professional experience placement. For successful completion of all initial teacher education courses, students are required to demonstrate they have met mandatory approved benchmarks in both literacy and numeracy, evidenced through LANTITE (Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education). Transferring into an ITE course from another institution, does not reset your LANTITE sitting allowance. If you have not met the standard for either component after your first attempt, it is very important that you contact the Course Coordinator immediately to discuss your options.
For additional information about the admissions criteria for ACU and for this course, refer to ACU’s website.
English, Literature, English and Literature Extension or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 and 4, C); General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 and 4, C); Teaching Personal Statement
To apply for all initial teacher education courses you will need to complete a suitability for teaching assessment as part of your application. The assessment ensures students have a balanced mix of academic and non-academic qualities. For information regarding the Teaching Personal Statement, refer to QTAC website.
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Secondary school teacher, government departments.
41/2 years Full time or 8 years Part time