Overview

This topic aims to develop skills in historical and geographical enquiry and critical literacy by developing students' skills of analysis, interpretation and evaluation of sources of evidence and the ability to come to a well informed conclusion. It is also concerned with people's relationships to natural and built environments. It … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Aims

This topic aims for students to:

  • Become critically literate practitioners and to be aware of the contestable nature of both History and Geography
  • Explore the relationships of people with natural and built environments
  • Engage with some key pedagogical approaches such as inquiry and problem based learning, that encourage school students to engage critically with information
  • Develop an understanding of the different tools for assessing learning in History and Geography
  • Work collaboratively as they plan units of work for teaching

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
1.
Create a relevant and engaging unit plan for teaching a contemporary Historical or Geographical issue while on your final Professional Teaching Practice
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Demonstrate an understanding of the contestable nature of History and Geography and the consequent challenges in planning a unit of work
3.
Recognise the need to foster in students the understanding and capacity to take action for a better world for all
4.
Plan to assess and record student learning and use this data for exploring reporting strategies and approaches
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Demonstrate a capacity to work collaboratively to achieve a common purpose through group discussions and presentations

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