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Why Study Teaching and Education at Flinders University

Flinders University degrees put you at the forefront of educational change. Their multidisciplinary approach connects diverse disciplines to generate innovative education solutions and initiatives that will build the citizens of the future.

Fast facts about Flinders University Faculty of Education

• one of the largest providers of education courses for teachers in the State of South Australia
• combine education studies with specialty areas in arts, science, health sciences, disability studies and languages
• Flinders education graduate Brian Schiller awarded 2014 Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Primary Schools
• Flinders education graduate Kathryn Owen awarded Exceptional Master Leader in Education by Childcare Exchange
• graduates include winners of the 2014 Primary School, Secondary School, and Early Career Teacher of the Year in SA Excellence in Public Education Awards

About the Master of Teaching (Secondary)

Flinders Master of Teaching (Secondary) is a pre-service teacher education postgraduate course that builds on prior learning and develops advanced professional knowledge, practice and relationship skills relevant to teaching.

Flinders Master of Teaching Secondary course is offered to graduates who wish to teach years 8 – 12 in secondary schools.

Topics covered during the 2 years include specialist curriculum studies, school placements and a number of topics devoted to issues in education.

Specializations offered are: English, Drama, Mathematics, Modern Languages (restricted to Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Indonesian, German and Modern Greek), Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Earth Sciences), Visual Arts, Health Education, History, Geography, Business Studies, Legal Studies, TESOL, Nutrition, Tourism and Psychology.

A Lutheran strand is available to students seeking to teach in Lutheran schools.

Flinders University aims to educate students who appreciate the complex nature of a teacher’s work and practice in ways that promote a socially just, democratic and ecologically sustainable world.

Entry Requirements for the Master of Teaching (Secondary)

Applicants to Flinders University Master of Teaching Secondary must hold an approved undergraduate Bachelor degree or equivalent qualification carrying a 70% GPA with specializations which cover 2 teaching areas. Applicants need to have completed an undergraduate major in one curriculum studies specialization offered by the School of Education in order to teach that subject to year 12.

They also need to have completed an undergraduate minor in another curriculum studies specialization offered by the School of Education  in order to teach that subject to year 10.

Professional Recognition in Canada

Successful completion of this program provides a recognized academic qualification which will enable graduates to apply for teacher registration in South Australia and some overseas countries.

Graduates of Flinders University Master of Teaching are eligible to apply for licensing in Canada, however, it is critical students understand the requirements needed to complete this process before licensing will be granted. KOM Consultants understand the process and requirements needed to enter the teaching profession in Canada. Contact KOM for more information.

All students applying directly through KOM will be supported with the latest information on the accreditation process.

Flinders University latest news

Diving Into The Secret Lives Of Sharks

Diving into the secret lives of sharks

 

The ‘secret lives’ of South Australia’s white sharks is set to be revealed by a new research project led by one of Australia’s prominent shark researchers, ’s Dr Charlie Huveneers.

The leader of the Southern Shark Ecology Group, Dr Huveneers is specifically looking at white shark predatory strategies and whether shark cage-diving affects the behaviour of sharks at South Australia’s Neptune Islands, the only location where white shark cage-diving takes place in Australia. …

Flinders University’s Award Winning Plaza

‘s Award Winning Plaza

Lendlease, the contractor behind ’s remarkable new Plaza and Student Hub, has been recognised in the Australian Institute of Building’s 2016 SA Excellence in Building Awards.

congratulates Matthew Gooding, the project’s Construction Manager, and his team who took home the Professional Excellence Award for their role in the redevelopment, recognising an outstanding effort to transform the Bedford Park campus in just a little over a year.

Mr Gooding says the Student Hub presented unique challenges for the local team who worked within the operating university with thousands of students. …

Flinders University – Top 50 University Worldwide

– Top 50 University Worldwide

is proud to be ranked in the top 50 universities under 50 years old worldwide by the Times Higher Education 150 Under 50 Rankings 2016.

Vice-Chancellor Professor Colin Stirling says being named among the Top 50 of the world’s best young universities reflects Flinders’ commitment to high calibre research and education.

“It’s fantastic recognition of our achievements during our first 50 years as we plan to build on our strengths into the future,” Professor Stirling says. …

KOM on YouTube

Today’s blog will contain very little text. I wanted to give you all a break on the Monday before Christmas, I know, I know, I’m too good. So, take a break from reading for today and watch and listen to the great videos we have on our Youtube channel below. You’ll find video’s for individual universities, video’s on their different programs and faculty’s, the university itself and life in the cities and towns surrounding them! …

Destination Adelaide video

Destination Adelaide

Study Adelaide has produced a fantastic new video which follows the journey of four international students upon their arrival, through their study and life in Adelaide and beyond.

KOM Consultants is the Canadian Application Centre for three universities located in Adelaide, Australia.  Contact KOM today to start your application to any of these schools.

University of Adelaide  

The University of Adelaide was established in 1874 and is the third oldest university in Australia. …