EDF5440

Method and Practice of Teaching Geography A ( 6 points, SCA Band 0, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Mrs J Brown

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2005 (Day)
Clayton First semester 2005 (OCL)

Synopsis: This unit is an introduction to the contribution of geography to the education of secondary students both as a separate unit and as an element of a more integrated curriculum, eg in the framework of 'Studies of society and the environment' (SOSE). Studies include ways of approaching teaching and learning in geography and how to access a range of resources and technologies.

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.