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What does it take to be a teacher?
Ever wondered what a day in the life of a special education teacher looks like? RMIT's Bachelor of Education sets you up for a rewarding career that combines passion and purpose. We chat to our alumnus Courtney Fletcher-Jordan to get the ins and outs of the profession.
Meet Elizabeth – Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)
Elizabeth Jukes found RMIT to be a really supportive environment that set her up a teaching career — through her placement and course work she got a job straight after finishing her degree.
Meet Hanin - Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Hanin Wehbe is a teaching student who is intent on changing young lives around the world for the better.
“By giving us practical experience in classrooms (rather than solely observing) every year, RMIT has created strong links between the theory and practice of teaching. Additionally, because of the comfortable environment and social community, RMIT has nurtured my confidence far beyond the classroom.”
Meet Mark – Cert IV in Training and Assessment
Mark Mossuto coordinates RMIT’s Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and looks after the development of customised commercial training. He has extensive experience in the development and delivery of materials, activities and assessments.
“Training and assessment in any field is about making that training meaningful, purposeful and useful to those in front of you, so the contextualisation of training allows us to put meaning into what we do – relevance is the key.”
Meet Marc – Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Leaving one career to start an education degree at age 34, Marc Simpkins is proof that it’s never too late to follow your passion.
“On my first day at RMIT, I had this plan: don’t get distracted, keep to myself, get good marks. I soon realised that the connections that you make with people, the relationships you build, both professionally and personally, are instrumental to your success in the course and your life that runs parallel to it.”
Five reasons you should think about a career in teaching
From helping a student get to that "light bulb" moment to helping shape the lives of the next generation – teaching is a challenging but incredibly rewarding profession. Not only are you shaping the lives of the next generation of young people, but the skills you learn in a teaching degree extend beyond the classroom as well.
I get the most enjoyment out of attending placements and putting all the theory I’ve learnt into practice.
– Olivia Chong, Certificate IV in Education Support
