This unit of study will build on the study of the Geography K-10 Syllabus (Australian Curriculum) 2015 with an emphasis on Stage 5. This unit of study provides opportunities for students to achieve outcomes in understanding the curriculum design of Geography education in Stage 5.The unit enhances designing and delivering a range of teaching strategies, evaluating and developing teaching resources and assessing students' achievement in Geography. A particular focus will be placed on the use of Geography tools and skills in teaching Years 7-10 Geography. Students will also learn to design and implement an excursion for Years 7-10. Further emphasis throughout will be placed on literacy, civics and citizenship education and ICT.
Classes
1x1-hr lecture/wk for 9 wks, 1x1-hr tutorial/wk for 9 wks, 1x2-hr seminar/wk for 9 wks
Assessment
excursion task (25%) and eLearning task (25%) literacy/eLearning rask (25%) and essay (25%)
24 credit points including EDMT5608 and EDMT5676
Semester 2
30 Jul 2018