Welcome to an information page about the MTeach and the BTeach degrees at Sydney University for prospective students from Canada and other overseas countries

More information about the University Email the Course Coordinator : a.sperring@edfac.usyd.edu.au International enrolments at Sydney University

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Take a virtual tour of some parts of the university campus

Post in the application form by late October for a prospective place in the next year's intake. Later applications will be considered (unitl the end of January) if there are still places available in the program you wish to apply for.

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Messages below from some overseas students who have done the Master of Teaching or Bachelor of Teaching courses.

1. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION excellent opportunity to travel and obtain an education at the same time -Sydney is a fantastic city to study in, heaps of entertainment--beaches--clubs--sporting events etc.

2. Bachelor of Teaching program is excellent!

3. Meet new people and experience some culture

4. Did I mention SNOW or lack there of!!

5. The beer is pretty good!

 

Top 2 reasons not to attend Sydney Uni

Be aware that the Master part of the course does not have a distinct recognition from the Ontario College of Teachers or QUECO.

You have to leave it all behind....that is if you ever return to Canada again!

 

my thoughts on the m.teach. program:The staff are considerate and accommodating.The teach-able subjects (for myself, this is math and science) are focused entirely on the principles of teaching those subjects. Other universities do not necessarily do this. the math course at my previous university focused largely on us solving math problems - very disappointing.

You have options courses to focus on particular aspects of school life that are of interest to you. Current research is discussed in class. There are good employment opportunities for teachers in australia. Unfortunately, the m.teach. qualification is not recognized in Ontario (or Canada for that matter). this is true, regardless of which university you would receive your m.teach. qualification from (no matter what they may promise you in their literature). Sydney university's program is more extensive than others', and would probably count for more in canada. You can exit with a b.teach. however, and this will be recognized.

 

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From Amanda Altshuler

 A Canadian's Perspective on University of Sydney' Master of Teaching

"Education is not the filling of a pail, But the lighting of the fire." W.B. Yeats

After hours of research into teacher education programs both in Canada and Australia, several visits to the University of Sydney campus, and a month in the program I have made the following observations and conclusions, several of which may be of interest to you. The Global and Cultural Benefits · The program provides the opportunity to study abroad, which will in turn enhance both your own life and your teaching abilities, by giving you a larger and more global arena from which to draw knowledge. · Although, Australia is an English speaking country it's vernacular has quite a few interesting and foreign phrases, not to mention different spellings from the Canadian dictionary, which have stumped me several times. · The best advice is to explore all Australia and Sydney have to offer. After travelling half way around the world it would be a shame to limit yourself to the geography and culture of the campus.

The Mteach program

· The program is more comprehensive and progressive than the traditional one year Diploma of Education. · The faculty are really excellent. They are approachable and motivating. They serve as facilitators to learning and encourage personal discovery. · The co-operative approach to all aspects of the course may be unsettling for those coming from a more traditional form of university study. However, after an adjustment period and realization of the benefits, the reservations disappear. · The program really prepares you for the realities of teaching as we enter the 21st century.

F.Y.I

The education system is a state (similar to province) run. · The education system is tiered and encompasses state/public schools, selective schools, Catholic schools, and private. Getting used to the system is still confusing for me especially when I compare it to the Ontario system. Use these differences to your advantage and compare, contrast and explore the different approaches. · Become aware of the political, economic and social issues affecting the education system, your prospective students and teachers even if you don't intend to settle and teach in Australia. · There is no snow ! It is really nice not to have to shovel your way to class. · There are many similarities between the two countries including, for example: colonialism; multiculturalism; post-W.W.II migration; the English language; and Aboriginal issues. · You should apply to O.H.I.P to have your card changed so it remains valid while you are studying and take student insurance to cover costs while you are in Sydney. · Register with the Canadian Consulate, they will help you with filing taxes, voting and other needs you may have while in Australia.

"The real object of education is to leave man in the condition of continually asking questions" Bishop Creighton