What would you like to study?
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 supportive environment that set her up a teaching career. Through her placement and coursework, she got a job straight after finishing her degree.
Meet Hanin - Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Hanin Wehbe is a teaching student who is intent making a positive impact on young lives around the world.
“By giving us practical experience in classrooms (rather than solely observing) every year, RMIT links the theory and practice of teaching. 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.The contextualisation of training allows us to put meaning into what we do. Relevance is the key.”
Meet Marc – Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Leaving a career to start an education degree at 34, Marc Simkins is proof that it’s never too late to follow your passion.
“On my first day, I had a plan: don’t get distracted, keep to myself, get good marks. I soon realised that the relationships you build, both professionally and personally, are instrumental in 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 students get to a “light bulb moment”, to helping shape the lives of the next generation, teaching is a challenging but incredibly rewarding profession. The skills you learn in a teaching degree extend beyond the classroom.
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
