Introduction to Geography
KCDE1105
The primary aim of this unit of study is to prepare students to teach Stage 4 of the Board of Studies 7-10 Geography Syllabus. The unit content addresses two components; a core covering generic Geographic understandings and skills and pedagogy, which focuses on the application of core competencies to teaching and learning Geography. The unit draws onresearch findings concerning the types of knowledge that the HSIE teacher requires in order to develop students' knowledge, competencies and skills in Geography. Students will also be given the opportunity to develop pedagogic skills in lesson and unit planning, programming, and teaching and learning strategies across a range of ability groups. In addition, the unit takes an applied approach to the use of ICT in the Geography classroom.
Unit of study details
Unit of study level: Junior
Credit points: 6
Commencing semesters: 1
Further unit of study information
Unit of study handbook: KCDE1105
Costs and scholarships information: Costs and Scholarships
Final dates to withdraw from units of study: Census Dates
Available for study abroad and exchange: No