Secondary Teaching English

Our world is dominated by the importance of written, visual and spoken communication.

Developing high-quality skills and knowledge in English is essential for young people, as it reaches so many areas of their lives. English teachers, who share their love of words and appreciation of literature, inspire their students to express their thoughts and ideas, discuss their concerns about issues, as well as develop essential skills in critical literacy. You could provide encouragement for the creative minds of the future with this English teaching qualification.

You'll learn how to work in a range of teaching contexts and share your love of language as you join lectures, tutorials, discussions and a range of practical placements.

3 reasons to study Education at Murdoch

1. Before you start your first prac, you'll be able to develop your teaching skills, practise dealing with challenging behaviour, and try parent teacher interviews and other situations by using SimLabTM technology, our virtual classroom that uses actors and avatars.
2. Take on a range of practical placements which could include metropolitan, rural, remote, international, multicultural, hospital, private and state school environments.

3. Build an online portfolio as part of your degree to share your teaching experience with future employers. You'll also be able to select a second teaching area from Mathematics, English, Humanities and Social Sciences, Science or Secondary Education Support.

What you'll learn

You'll be mentored by our team of experienced teaching professionals to become a confident, creative and flexible teacher. During your course, you'll build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career and study goals. Some of the things you'll learn include:

• An in-depth look at the English language, literacy and literature, ranging from classic novels and films to new literacies
• Classroom management skills, including how to deal with challenging behaviour and make learning fun for secondary students
• How to apply your theoretical learning in a range of practical settings
• How to encourage your students to think creatively about the world and the stories we share, and develop an in-depth understanding of the meaning and impact of a vast range of literature

Your future career

This course gives you the qualification you need to teach English to secondary students from Years 7 to 12, including teaching Year 11 and 12 ATAR English and English Literature, and EALD students.