EDF5140 Geography education in the secondary years B
Faculty of Education
EDF5140 Geography education in the secondary years B is a level 5, 6-credit-point, undergraduate and postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2020 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs EDF5139.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before EDF5140
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After EDF5140
No unit lists EDF5140 as a prerequisite in the 2020 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Corequisite: Enrolment in D3001 BEd(Hons), D3002 to D3009 BEd(Hons)(Secondary doubles), D6001 MTeach
Prohibition: EDF4862
Overview
This unit builds on the understanding developed in EDF5139 (Geography education in the secondary years A), to allow you to develop advanced knowledge, skills and capabilities as a specialist geography teacher. It extends your understanding of current trends and approaches in geography education, through a focus on the uses and applications of fieldwork, information and communication technologies (ICT), personal geographies, environmental and sustainability education, and civics and citizenship education. You will be expected to critically examine school geography drawing on a range of national and international perspectives on geography curriculum, resources and assessment, and on learners of diverse backgrounds and abilities. You will also be expected to be able to design and conduct research to develop your understanding of geography education.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Geography fieldwork guide (2000 words or equivalent)50%
- Preparation of a teaching unit (2000 words or equivalent)50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Demonstrate a critical understanding of contemporary approaches, research and trends in geography education in Australia and internationally
- 2
Respond to current ideas about the scope and purpose of school geography and apply them in your geography classes, e.g. in relation to ICTs, sustainability, citizenship and personal geographies
- 3
Plan, resource, teach and assess geography field activities
- 4
Effectively design geography education lessons that facilitate critical thinking, research, numeracy and literacy skills
- 5
Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the role of geography both as a separate discipline and as part of an integrated curriculum.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
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
You will be provided with the opportunity to engage with relevant literature and resources. Further, you will be encouraged to deepen your understanding of topic areas through collegial discussion and debate, and by participating in activities designed to extend your understanding. Additionally, you may also engage in: inquiry-based teaching and learning; peer assisted learning; research activities; role play and simulation or virtual practice.
Learning resources
Recommended resources
Please visit the unit Moodle site for further information.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Gillian Kidman
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Niranjan Casinader
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF5140?
You need EDF5139 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is EDF5140 offered?
In 2020, EDF5140 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is EDF5140?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF5140 have an exam?
No. EDF5140 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.