Inspire the next generation with Curtin’s Master of Teaching
Teaching is a vital profession, promising a career that is challenging, rewarding and different with every new day. With a Master of Teaching from Curtin University, you’ll gain expertise in either Primary or Secondary school teaching – putting you in a position to inspire, and positively influence the lives of the next generation. Are you teacher…
Looking to the future
As someone who started out studying history, life is now all about the future for Brendan. This secondary school teacher is tackling not only his own future, having returned to study to become a secondary school principal, but he’s determined to influence the future of education as a whole. Life’s no longer about historical events, that’s…
Day in the life of an architect
What could be more stimulating than bringing to life a physical structure, straight out of your mind’s eye? That’s what draws architects to their craft – the ability to create something both imaginative and utilitarian, that real people can use and be inspired by. According to the Australian Institute of Architects, “A career in architecture…
The Navy medic making new beginnings
If there’s a profession you might consider taxing, it’s got to be working in the Navy. But for Navy medic Adrian, there was no ocean wide enough to keep him from returning to study. Navy medics are responsible for evacuating casualties, nursing the wounded, giving trauma care and providing life support. Adrian’s role involves training others in…
Why study TESOL?
As a native speaker, it’s easy to take English for granted. But did you know, English is one of the world’s most difficult languages to learn? So why not use what you already know to carve out a rewarding teaching career? Through Open Universities Australia (OUA), you can study a range of qualifications that prepare…
Celebrating 10 years of educating teachers online with Curtin University
10 years ago, Curtin University teamed up with Open Universities Australia (OUA) to offer a raft of education courses for aspiring teachers, leaders and policy makers to study online. At the time, this was no mean feat – education, and in particular teaching, wasn’t something that many thought could be taught online. A decade later, over 36,000 students have studied…
Live, Learn, Teach
When it comes to her career, Louise loves to pack in as much variety as she can. From science, to business marketing, and now to secondary teaching, Louise is making sure that every day holds an opportunity to learn something new, and pass it onto others. In high school, Louise gravitated toward all things science.…
Inside Mrs Kettle’s classroom
We all know someone who can light up a room as soon as they walk in. That’s Ally Kettle. In her case, it’s a primary school classroom full of children, who are mesmerised by her energy, her command, and her passion for teaching. “My passion is in the classroom, and that’s where I get the…
Study in the fast lane
Darren is a young man to watch out for – he’s 20 years old, intelligent, and immensely driven. His dream is to become signed to a record label, and he wants to start pursuing it now. With skills in singing, piano, guitar and saxophone, Darren’s got the artistry behind him, but it’s the marketing skills…
Bringing drama to the classroom
With an impressive performing arts resume behind him, teacher-in-training Tim is quashing the idea that ‘those who can’t do, teach’. Tim grew up with musical theatre, with a talent for singing, dancing and acting. Like many aspiring performers with big dreams, Tim moved over to the US to pursue a career in the arts. Over…
