Inherent requirements for Teaching courses (postgraduate)
These inherent requirements apply to the following courses: Master of Teaching (Primary) (course code 1663), Master of Teaching (Secondary) (course code 1609) and Master of Teaching (Birth to 5 years/ Birth – 12 years) (course code 1691).
Introduction to inherent requirements for postgraduate Teaching courses
The University of Western Sydney’s School of Education (SoE) strongly supports the rights of all people who wish to pursue a postgraduate course in initial teacher education at the SoE to achieve their potential and career objectives. The School is committed to making reasonable adjustments to teaching and learning, assessment, professional experience and other activities to address the impact of students' disabilities so that they are able to participate in their course.
To support potential and current students’ decision making a series of inherent requirement statements has been developed. These statements specify the requirements of the postgraduate teacher education courses for student admission and progression, with aspects associated with the study and the professional practice of teaching.
The study and practice of teaching requires respect for diversity, knowledge of theories, legislation, policies and procedures, effective communication, inter-personal, critical thinking and problem solving skills and stamina, to effectively work with children/young people, their families and communities.
These courses offered by the SoE are accredited with the NSW Institute of Teachers (opens in a new window) and certify that graduates meet the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) Graduate Teacher Standards (opens in a new window). Successful completion of the course enables you to apply for registration as a teacher with the NSW Institute of Teachers (opens in a new window).
Course Accreditation and the Graduate Teacher Standards require the successful completion of a prescribed minimum amount of professional experience in a variety of contexts.
Students therefore, are required to undertake learning activities over the duration of their course in a range of diverse and complex education and community settings including mixed gender environments, which reflect Australian social and Educational context.
Master of Teaching (Birth to 5 years/Birth to 12 years)
This course is further accredited with the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) under the Education and Care Services national legislation. The National Quality Framework establishes standards of practice for those working in early childhood settings, which students must adhere to these when on professional placement. This course is also accredited with the New South Wales Department of Education and Communities and is subject to the current NSW Legislation for Children’s Services.
Inherent requirement statements
These inherent requirements apply to the following accounting courses:
