QUT - Real world learning

Develop the skills to teach with confidence

Education is constantly evolving, and teachers need the skills to adapt to changing classrooms, technologies and learner needs.

Our courses are designed to prepare you for contemporary teaching practice while building the knowledge and confidence to succeed in your career. Throughout your studies, you'll:

develop expertise in curriculum, pedagogy and assessment
explore evidence-informed teaching strategies and contemporary classroom practices
learn innovative approaches to teaching across the Australian Curriculum and other curriculum frameworks
design, plan, teach and evaluate meaningful learning experiences
apply your knowledge and skills through professional experience placements.

Our courses are regularly reviewed in consultation with the education profession to align with current teaching standards, helping you graduate ready to make a positive impact in education settings today and into the future.

Trauma-aware education

QUT is the only university to offer both postgraduate courses and core units for pre-service teachers, designed to build your awareness, knowledge, skills and leadership capacities in trauma-aware education.

Identify ways to strengthen educational policies and practices that better respond to the holistic needs of children and young people.

Inclusive education

Our courses keep the principles of inclusive education at the forefront. Our experts will help you ensure your teaching practice is equitable, participatory, and accessible for all students.

Real case studies will help you design lessons and understand how to support students who are at risk of not being fully included in education.

Health and physical education classes

Secondary students in the health and physical education teaching area can gain extra practical teaching experiences in an authentic real-world environment.

In on-campus curriculum units, students can explore different teaching approaches over a series of physical education lessons with small school groups from Kelvin Grove State College. You’ll be supported and guided by an experienced university mentor.

Be ready for placement

These are just some of the inclusions in QUT courses to prepare you for placements.

Observations

Before you go on your first prac you’ll have the opportunity to understand what it’s really like so you are prepared. Video observations of real school classrooms and early childhood learning environments provide scenarios and the opportunity to learn and discuss how to respond as a student teacher on prac.

Microteaching

Throughout your course you’ll get to practise planning and teaching lessons on campus before you need to step into a real lesson. Feedback from QUT experts helps you experiment and refine your skills.

Curriculum and assessment

Be up to date with the Australian Curriculum and develop strategies to engage learners and conduct assessments. You’ll be equipped to evaluate and interpret assessment data to continuously improve learner outcomes.

Teach in rural and remote communities

QUT offers the EQuIPT program to support future teachers to study from selected regional hubs and become a teacher in the local community.

International experiences

Gain valuable experiences overseas. Diverse cultural experiences can enhance your personal development and cultural competence, and show employers that you can deal with change and have initiative, commitment, flexibility, and compassion.

Life-changing

When Karlene travelled to the Philippines on a short-term international program, she didn’t expect it to be a life-changing experience.

'I learnt some valuable lessons. It's a country fraught with so many economic and political challenges, and prone to devastating natural disasters. I was interested to see how schools worked in the midst of all these challenges.'

As part of the program, Karlene taught English in a rural elementary school near the city of Tacloban where she developed her teaching practice and gained a new perspective on life and education.

Apply for exchange

Apply for semester exchange or short-term international programs offered in conjunction with our global partners. Your experience may contribute towards a unit in your course. You may also be eligible to receive funding for travel.

Studying overseas