This unit aims to build on the understanding developed in EDF4861 Geography education in the secondary years A, to further prepare students to become effective and knowledgeable specialist geography teachers. It develops pre-service teachers' understanding of current trends and approaches in geography education, through a focus on the uses and applications of fieldwork, ICTs, personal geographies, environmental and sustainabilty education, and civics and citzenship education. Students 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... -- Course Website
Instructor: Mrs Wendy Sykes
Prerequisites: EDF4861 Geography education in the secondary years A or EDF4118 Social and environmental education
