Applicant Information
I am applying for a secondary teaching course at Murdoch University.
Surname
Given Names
Contact email
Contact phone
Contact address including
postcode
Initial degree(s) to be
considered
It is important to note that applicants must have a Bachelor degree (or higher) relevant to the Secondary
School Teaching Areas offered by the School of Education. Not all Bachelor degrees are considered
appropriate for entry to Secondary Teaching.
Teaching Area Pathways applied for
The school of Education offers pathways to teach the following secondary subjects
Teaching Areas offered
Your initial degree needs to relate directly to the subject as taught in secondary
schools
Drama
Combinations of units across Drama, Theatre and Performance
English
Combinations of units across Language (including writing), Literature and
Literacy
Mathematics
Combinations of units in Mathematics covering Trigonometry, Calculus and
Statistics
Science
Integrated Science: combinations of units across Physics, Chemistry and Life
Sciences
Languages/EALD
Competence or Native Speaker proficiency in a Language other than English or
English for English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD specialisation.
Humanities and Social Sciences Integrated Social Studies: combinations of units across History, Economics,
Politics, Geography
Before applying you are advised to review the syllabuses for secondary courses found at the School Curriculum and
Standards Authority (www.scsa.wa.edu.au) to ensure that your initial degree aligns directly with the content necessary
to teach the subject in secondary schools.
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Two Teaching Area Pathway
In order to maximise your employability and to move towards the requirements for accreditation, the School of
Education prefers you to apply for TWO teaching areas based on the background/content of your initial
degree.
I am applying for a 2 Teaching Area pathway.
Please indicate your teaching areas and the evidence in your documentation that supports your suitability for the
teaching area.
Teaching Area 1
Please indicate one of the following teaching areas and complete the
information
Drama
Information in my transcripts that directly relates to teaching this subject
in secondary schools.
English
Mathematics
Science
Languages/EALD
Humanities and Social Sciences
Teaching Area 2
Please tick one of the following teaching areas and complete the information
Drama
Information in my transcripts that directly relates to teaching this subject
in secondary schools.
English
Mathematics
Science
Languages
Humanities and Social Sciences
A one teaching area pathway
There is still a pathway into secondary teaching where you can graduate with only one teaching area.
I am applying for 1 Teaching Area pathway only.
Teaching Area 1
Please indicate one of the following teaching areas and complete the
information
Drama
Information in my transcripts that directly relates to teaching this subject
in secondary schools.
English
Mathematics
Science
Languages/EALD
Humanities and Social Sciences
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Reasons for applying for a one teaching area pathway.
I acknowledge that by applying for 1 Teaching Area I am limiting my employability options.
Students who do not complete a second Teaching Area are required to complete one of the available Specified Electives
and to complete an additional School Experience unit in my first Teaching Area.
Supporting Transcripts and other evidence
Attached to this on-line application are the following documents to support my application for these two teaching areas:
Please list documents accurately
Your case for studying this course
Make the case for why you are applying for secondary teaching and why you would be successful as a secondary
teacher.
500-550 words.
Note: You are required to outline your argument in cohesive and connected paragraphs citing relevant examples to
support your reasons. Write to the word limit; brief answers will not meet the standard required.
Please indicate word count:
This part of the application is a demonstration that you are meeting some of the Communication requirements of entry.
Commitment to Professional Experience full time
I acknowledge and accept requirements of the School of Education accreditation including that I must complete
Professional Experience units full time..
Communication requirements
Teaching requires effective communication. All applicants need to demonstrate high standards in reading, writing,
speaking and listening.
How I demonstrate high standards in reading, writing, speaking and listening.
In line with announced policy, students will be required to demonstrate their literacy and numeracy competence through
independent assessment before graduation.
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Communication entry requirements for International Students
International students applying for this course are required to provide evidence of an IELTS (Academic) overall score
of 7 or better with no component at less than 7.
I am an international student.
My current IELTS (Academic) results are
Overall score
Date of testing
Speaking
Listening
Writing
Reading
The Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia TRBWA requires graduating students from this course to
demonstrate higher standards.
Details of the TRBWA policy on English Language Competence:
http://www.trb.wa.gov.au/SiteCollectionDocuments/Policy%20-%20English%20Language%20Policy%20%20POL2%20v1.PDF
External Study
Some units in the course are available for external study. There are units in the course that require on campus
attendance and completion. Some School Experience units are to be completed in the Perth Metropolitan area.
I am interested in completing this unit mainly through external (off-campus) study.
I understand that not all units in this course may be offered in external mode and that some units require on campus
attendance and completion. (e.g. Transition to Teaching and some School Experience units).
I acknowledge that students at Murdoch University may be required to complete some units on campus
I acknowledge and accept the requirements that external students must complete Professional Experience units full
time and must complete at least one Professional Experience in the Perth Metropolitan area.
Reasons for studying externally
How I will manage the workload
Inherent requirements for teaching1
Applicants are required to meet the following inherent requirements:
Teaching is a complex and demanding profession, and teachers are expected to act ethically at all times with the best
interests of children in mind.
Prospective teachers are required to be literate and numerate individuals who are able to meet the Australian
Standards for entry into and graduation from teacher education.
A prospective teacher is also required to be a physically, emotionally and socially able individual who can handle the
rigors of school and classroom life.
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Subject to confirmation
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In addition to these inherent requirements, all students must meet graduate teaching standards in order to graduate and
to be eligible to apply for registration as a teacher (http://trb.wa.gov.au/)
I can, to the best of my knowledge, meet the inherent requirements for teaching as required by the course.
Clearances
All Pre-service teachers must have two current mandatory checks on record in the Murdoch University School of
Education Professional Experience Office: Department of Education National Police History Check and a WA Working
with Children Check. Refer to the School of Education Professional Experience web site for details
http://www.murdoch.edu.au/School-of-Education/Professional-Experience/Checks-and-clearances/
There is no issue that will prevent me from entering this course if a place is offered.
If accepted into the Graduate Diploma of Education Secondary I will complete all necessary clearances and checks
before the commencement of the course.
Any additional information to support my application (Optional)
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