undergraduate

Studying my course at ECU has
provided me with the knowledge
and skills I need to suceed.
Bree white
ECU Secondary Education graduate
teacher education
ECU graduates teachers who are ready to make a difference to
the lives of young people and take on a classroom of their own.
ECU teaching students are taught by experienced and engaging
lecturers who are passionate about education. Excellent
facilities, rich community-based partnerships with schools
and up-to-date courses which are informed by cutting-edge
research, all help ensure teaching students realise their career
goal of becoming outstanding teachers.
TEACHING METHODS EVOLVE. SO DO OUR COURSES
Our progressive, new teacher education course structures for
Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary education have been
designed to incorporate the latest research in learning and
teaching. Commencing in 2012, these contemporary courses
reflect a new curriculum that is responsive to state, national and
international developments in education. New advanced modes
of learning and teaching have been developed by the University
to enrich our students’ learning experience, to promote the
use of Information Technology in learning and teaching, and to
ensure graduates are professionally prepared for teaching.
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE IS IMPORTANT TO YOU, SO
IT‘S IMPORTANT TO US
ECU teaching students receive extensive experience in schools
throughout their course and work with teachers in school
classrooms from as early as first term for many courses. ECU
has a strong network of established partnerships with over 500
schools, ensuring our students are offered a range of professional
practice experiences throughout the course. Professional
practice experiences, residency school placements, internships,
and practical activities in schools and early childhood settings
are offered in urban, rural and international locations. Our
comprehensive professional practice program ensures teaching
students are able to link theory to practice and will be ready to
lead education in schools today and into the future.
CONSIDERING A GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF
EDUCATION
If you already hold an undergraduate degree in any area, it takes
just one year of full-time study to become a fully qualified teacher.
A Graduate Diploma of Education is a great option with courses
available in Early Childhood, Primary or Secondary teaching.
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR ALL
TEACHER EDUCATION COURSES
Pre-service teacher education at ECU can be studied as a
four-year degree or as a one-year diploma following the
completion of an initial degree.
Professional Registration
ECU teacher education courses are approved for registration
to teach by the Western Australian College of Teaching
(WACOT). Whilst graduates of the course are strongly sought
after both nationally and internationally, students should be
aware that registration requirements may differ between
states and countries.
Professional Practice Placements
All teaching students are required to spend a substantial
amount of time in schools as part of a coordinated program
of professional practice.
To undertake a professional practice in a school ALL teaching
students must have supplied ECU with evidence of the
following valid clearance:
• National Criminal History Record Check (NCHRC) from
the Department of Education WA.
In addition, all teaching students 18 years of age and over
must have supplied ECU with evidence of the following valid
clearance:
• Working with Children Check from the Department of
Child Protection WA.
Further information and application forms can be found at
www.det.wa.edu.au/screening/detcms/portal
ADMISSION Requirements
Academic IELTS with an overall score of 7.0, with no individual
bands less than 6.5.
The secondary teaching degree offers a range of teaching
specialisations – some of these have discipline specific
admission requirements.
Visit www.reachyourpotential.com.au/entry for
further information.
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