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EDSE3059: Teaching Geography 2
2024 unit information
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.
Unit details and rules
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Education
| Code | EDSE3059 |
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| Academic unit | Education |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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96 credit points of units, including EDSE3041 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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None |
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. demonstrate a detailed understanding of the Geography K-10 Syllabus 2015 specifically Stage 4/5 content and requirements with an emphasis on Stage 5
- LO2. develop knowledge and understanding of the ways students in school learn, including effective communication practices
- LO3. develop the ability to plan, assess and report for effective learning across a range of abilities and learning styles in the Geography K-10 Syllabus 2015 Stage 4 and 5
- LO4. develop an understanding of effective classroom management theory and practice
- LO5. develop an ongoing commitment to life long learning underpinned by collegial practices and professional membership.
Unit availability
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Semester 2 2024
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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