| CODE | MSG5008 | ||||||||
| TITLE | Discussions in Geography Education | ||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 05 - Postgraduate Modular Diploma or Degree Course | ||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 7 | ||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 5 | ||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Mathematics and Science Education | ||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This study-unit is designed to support and challenge student teachers in developing a deeper understanding of and appreciation for the teaching and learning of geography. This is achieved through critical reflection of a variety of themes selected to increase awareness of geography’s varied aspects. It will show how pupil entitlement to high quality learning is related to a curriculum that is both appealing and relevant whilst also contributing to the broader educational process. Study-Unit Aims: This study-unit aims to broaden perspectives of student teachers of geography on a selection of curriculum concerns and developments and how these might impact upon their work. This is done mostly by contextualising, by posing thought-provoking questions and through discussion. This helps to deepen an understanding of the role, purpose and potential of geography within the secondary school curriculum. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Identify and develop ways how to keep abreast of contemporary issues and developments in the subject. - Compare and contrast as well as making clear connections between good geographical education and subject topicality. - Critically discuss issues and concerns confronted regularly by geography teachers as a way how to develop as a conscientious practitioner. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Apply theory to practice by developing ideas for a curriculum which has both appeal and relevance to the pupils both as subject matter and to the real world. - Reflect, evaluate and intelligently discuss coherent thought on the issues discussed. - Present ideas for lively lessons that take into account the issues discussed. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: Main Text: - Biddulph M, Lambert D & Balderstone D (2015) Learning to teach geography in the secondary school. London, Routledge. Supplementary Readings: - Brooks, C. [Ed.] Studying PGCE geography at M Level (2010). London, Routledge. - Balderstone D [Ed] (2007) Secondary geography handbook. London, Geographical Association UK. - Roberts M (2003) Learning through enquiry. Making sense of geography in the key stage 3 classroom. London, Geographical Association UK. With readings compiled from: Scientific American, Newsweek, Teaching Geography, Geography - an international journal, Geographical magazine. |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture | ||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Stephen Schembri |
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