EDF5139 Geography education in the secondary years A
Faculty of Education
EDF5139 Geography education in the secondary years A is a level 5, 6-credit-point, undergraduate and postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before EDF5139
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After EDF5139
1 unit list EDF5139 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prohibition: EDF4861
Prerequisite: Minor in geography
Corequisite: Enrolment in D3001 BEd(Hons), D3002 to D3009 BEd(Hons)(Secondary doubles), D6001 MTeach
Overview
This unit prepares you to become effective and knowledgeable specialist geography teachers. It develops your knowledge and understanding of current policies, theories, research principles and methods in geography education nationally and internationally. Additionally, you will research how these impact on curriculum and pedagogy for geography teachers. The unit involves research into various strategies, resources, policies, activities and forms of assessment for geography education.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| First semester (Fully flex) | Clayton | Flexible |
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Demonstrate an advanced understanding of contemporary approaches and trends in geography education in Australia and internationally
- 2
Develop and implement a differentiated and inclusive geography curriculum including the creative integration of digital technologies
- 3
Design and conduct research into the field of geography education
- 4
Engage learners and communities in geography education to promote a more equitable and sustainable community
- 5
Develop an ongoing capacity to create units of work in response to changing educational policy and theory for secondary school students
- 6
Understand the role of geography both as a separate discipline and as part of an integrated curriculum.
Workload and teaching
Minimum total expected workload equals 144 hours per semester comprising:
(a.) Contact hours for on-campus students:
- 3 hour workshop per week
(b.) Additional requirements:
- independent study to make up the remaining hours per week
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Gillian Kidman
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Niranjan Casinader
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF5139?
EDF5139 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after EDF5139?
EDF5139 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including EDF5140.
When is EDF5139 offered?
In 2020, EDF5139 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is EDF5139?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.