Method and Practice of Teaching Geography A (6 points)
(EDU)
Leader: Mrs J Brown
Offered:
Clayton First semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton First semester 2004 (OCL)
Gippsland First semester 2004 (OCL)
Clayton First semester 2005 (Day)
Clayton First semester 2005 (OCL)
Synopsis:
Objectives: As a result of studying this unit and EDF 5441 Methods and Practice of Teaching Geography B students are expected to understand the scope and purpose of school Geography; plan, resource, teach and assess Geography lessons and field activities; develop units of work which meet the requirements of curriculum documents for Years 7-10 and the post compulsory years 11 and 12; access, use and evaluate the role of Information and Communication Technologies in Geographic education; respond to current ideas about how students learn and apply them in their Geography classes; understand the role of Geography both as a separate discipline and as part of an integrated curriculum; understand the role of Georgraphic education in Civics and Citzenship Education.
Assessment: Fieldwork assignment 50%, Resources preparation 50%
Contact Hours: 3 hours per week
Prerequisites: Minor sequence in Geography at tertiary level.
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