Presenter:
Monica Thom Teaching Stage 5 Mandatory Geography can be challenging for Geography-trained teachers. For those untrained, who have been saddled with one or two Geography classes to make up a teaching load, the task can be overwhelming.
Geography content is often not the problem, but the geographic skills can be!
The task can be made less overwhelming by learning how to teach the skills. This day's course will do that.
The day will be spent on programming Focus Areas 5A2, 5A3 and 5A4 with emphasis on the how to teach these areas using geographic skills.
What to bring:Geography syllabus
Laptop with internet access
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          | Monica was great with helping to take a philosophical approach to teaching skills. Le the students take control. Though, towards the end it did lack a specific focus. |
          | Found the course extremely useful. I needed some good ideas to easily incorporate skills in an engaging way. This was provided. I enjoyed the day. |
          | Very useful, lots of resources and great ideas. Lots to think about. Monica is fantastic. Thank you. |
          | Wonderful, useful, has aided knowledge for use in class. Good sharing of resources. |
          | It clarrified some of the skills. |
          | Good recources and explanation of skills. |
          | Would have liked some more specific explanation of certain skills. Monica was very helpful and willing to help and share. She was very passionate. |
          | Excellent resources. Nice structure. |
          | Great recources. |
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