314421 v.1 Graduate Certificate in Geography Teaching
GradCertGeogTeach(Curtin)
This course is not available to International Onshore Students on Student Visas
Introduction
The new National Geography curriculum, which will be introduced in all Western Australian schools by 2015, requires all primary school teachers to teach a geography subject, and all secondary school students in years 8-10 will be required to complete geography as part of their studies. This course is designed to provide up-skilling in the discipline of Geography for teachers of Primary and Lower Secondary School students in the Australian education system, to enable them to meet the requirements of the national curriculum. It requires no prior knowledge of Geography.
Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
applicants must have a Bachelor of Education or an undergraduate degree and a Diploma of Education
Recognition of Prior Learning
Applicants may be eligible for credit for prior learning for studies successfully completed at other institutions. Applicants need to apply for credit when s/he registers for the award. Since RPL claims can affect the choice of units to study, applicants are advised to contact the Humanities Student Services Office (humanities@curtin.edu.au) prior to enrolling in the units for the Graduate Certificate.
Duration and Availability
This fee paying course is two semesters part-time study. It may be studied over one or two years. This course may be studied concurrently with Graduate Certificate in History Teaching.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase textbooks or other essential study materials. Some units may involve field work, which may incur travel or other expenses.
Special Note
The Curriculum and Instruction unit - Curriculum and Instruction- Social Sciences (Upper Secondary) 570 - must be undertaken after the completion of no less than two Geography content units.
Course Structure Disclaimer
Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
| 312589 | v.3 | Geography and Sustainable Environments 211 | 3.5 | 25.0 | |
| 312593 | v.3 | Human Geography 111 | 3.5 | 25.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| 311728 | v.1 | Curriculum and Instruction- Social Sciences (Upper Secondary) 570 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 312591 | v.3 | Physical Geography 112 | 3.5 | 25.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
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