edu4gtm geography teaching method

GEOGRAPHY TEACHING METHOD

EDU4GTM

2014

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

Knowledge and skills are developed about lesson planning, units of work, literacy and numeracy across the curriculum, and assessment and reporting. The emphasis is on curriculum development in an Australian context, drawing upon the example of the Victorian Essential Learning Standards, Victorian Certificate of Education, Principles of Learning and Teaching. An overview of alternative education pathways will be provided, including VCAL & VET. Strategic advice relating to teaching this discipline is based on learning theories, including safety and legal responsibilities, application of learning technologies, audio-visual materials, and resources.

FacultyFaculty of Education

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorCraig Deed

Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo

Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG

Exchange StudentsNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesN/A

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjects EDU4GEA, EDU4GEB

Special conditions an approved degree with a sub-major in geography

Learning resources

Readings

Resource Type	Title	Resource Requirement	Author and Year	Publisher
Readings	Relevant VCE Study Design	Prescribed	VCAA	VCAA
Readings	Relevant Australian and Victorian curriculum policy discipline guidelines	Recommended	VCAA & ACARA	VCAA & ACARA

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Bendigo, 2014, All Year, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCraig Deed

Class requirements

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	%
One 1,500-word assignment and presentation		30
One unit of work at VCE level		35
e-PORTFOLIO of philosophy, resources and sample strategies (equivalent of 1500 words)		35