013044 Geography Teaching Methods 1
6cpUndergraduateSubject coordinator: John Buchanan
Professional Practice in Geography 1 (Secondary) develops students' understanding and practice of learning and teaching approaches and strategies to promote the study of Geography in stages 4, 5 and 6 (years 7 and 8, 9 and 10, and 11 and 12, respectively). Students are taught the skills, knowledge, understanding, values and attitudes required of an effective beginning teacher of Geography in secondary school. This subject is closely associated with Professional Experience (Practicum).
An emphasis is placed on professional aptitude and commitment, and current developments in teaching and learning, particularly with regard to the NSW Board of Studies Syllabus' documents presently in use, as well as reflection on teaching practice.
2007 contribution for post-2004 Commonwealth-supported students: $499.75
2007 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $1,860.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.125
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2007 for Commonwealth-supported students who commenced after 2004 and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported students should consult the
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Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth supported places, and not all subjects are available to Commonwealth supported students. Domestic fee-paying students and international students should refer to the
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