Refresh Your Geography Curriculum

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 I enjoyed exploring how to use inquiry questions to improve geography teaching – James
 I’m new to geography and this course helped me understand the basics – Cameron
 This course reminded me about how important sustainability is to the geography curriculum – Brooke

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

Connect what is being taught in your geography classroom to the world outside, using sustainability education. In this course, you will learn:

  • How sustainability fits into the Year 7 to Year 10 geography curriculum.
  • A holistic definition of sustainability, which goes beyond compost bins and solar panels.
  • How to use geographic inquiry to connect students to the world.
  • How to access a range of resources that will give your teaching a boost.

HOW LONG DOES IT GO FOR?

This course will take you 1 hour to complete. Enjoy it in one session or spread it out over a few weeks. You will have ongoing access.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

This course is on-demand and for private study. Learn at your own pace and at times that suit you. Get a certificate when you finish.

WHAT ARE THE CURRICULUM LINKS?

  • Geography – Years 7 to 10
  • General capabilities: Literacy, Numeracy, Critical and Creative Thinking, Personal and Social Capability, Ethical Understanding, Intercultural Understanding
  • Cross curriculum priorities: Sustainability

IS IT ACCREDITED FOR PD HOURS?

This course is mapped to the Professional Standards for Teachers. It is accredited for teacher professional development hours in the following states and territories:

Proficient Teacher – all states and territories except NSW:
3.3.2 Plan and implement well-structured learning and teaching programs or lesson sequences that engage students and promote learning.
3.4.2 Select and/or create and use a range of resources, including ICT, to engage students in their learning.

ACT – Please be advised that this course is not accredited by TQI as it is a one hour course. You may however be able to accredit it yourself with teacher identified learning through your portal. Please read here for more information.

WHO ARE THE INSTRUCTORS?

Jarryd Bendall comes from a long line of teachers, which is why he initially avoided this calling. After a myriad of roles in law, medicine, used car sales, and as the mascot for the Western Bulldogs AFL team, Jarryd eventually taught primary school for a number of years, before combining his love for writing and education at an Education Specialist role with Cool. This role sees him as a bridge between knowledgeable industry experts and classroom teachers, bringing excellence into the classroom and challenging the average curriculum with innovative and effective ideas.

 

As a not-for-profit organisation all revenue from our Professional Development courses is reinvested into providing teachers with the resources to become the designers of exceptional learning.

 

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