News from La Trobe University
News from La Trobe University
- Aptitude for Teaching Assessment (AFTA)
If you want to study an initial teacher education program at La Trobe, our AFTA is a free and on-demand alternative to the CASPer test.
La Trobe has developed the free Aptitude for Teaching Assessment (AFTA), approved by the Victorian Institute of Teaching, and is a non-cognitive scenario-based aptitude test that students can use as an alternative to the CASPer test. Students should note that the AFTA can only be used for entry into initial teaching education programs at La Trobe. The assessment is divided into five sections, and within each section, students will be provided with three written scenarios, presented one at a time. The scenarios are randomised, and each section must be completed before a student can progress to the next section. This is an aptitude test that assesses a student’s communication, self-regulated learning, teamwork, professionalism, and problem-solving skills.
Find out more at Aptitude for Teaching Assessment (AFTA) - La Trobe.
- La Trobe University – Sydney Campus
Located in the centre of the city with views over Hyde Park, the La Trobe University Sydney Campus is close to work and internship opportunities and just a few minutes’ walk to major transport hubs, vibrant café districts, shopping centres and Sydney’s world-renowned icons. With just under 1000 students, the Sydney Campus offers a friendly and supportive community for students to learn and make friends.
The Sydney Campus features:
- Technology enhanced teaching spaces with interactive whiteboards
- Free, high-speed Wi-Fi across the entire Campus
- Dynamic classrooms that seamlessly adapt to different learning styles
- Quiet study hubs and collaboration zones designed to encourage creativity and learning
- Computer labs with the latest technology and software - free to use for all students
- A top floor library with stunning views across the city
- Fully equipped kitchen and lounge area
Diploma, Bachelor, and Master programs are available, with three intakes a year. Most courses on offer at the Sydney campus relate to business and information technology.