General Description

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.

Audience

Secondary Geography Teachers

Teaching Standards

3.3.2 Proficient Level - Plan for and implement Effective Teaching and Learning - Use teaching strategies:  Select and use relevant teaching strategies to develop knowledge, skills, problem-solving, and critical and creative thinking,

3.4.2 Proficient Level - Plan for and implement Effective Teaching and Learning - Select and use resources:  Select and/or create and use a range of resources, including ICT, to engage students in their learning

 

Are you in NSW? If so, this is relevant for you

This course may contribute towards Elective PD hours. Visit https://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au for more details.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Module 1: Introduction

    • Introduction

    • Aims and Objectives

    • Course Handout - Refresh your Geography Curriculum

    • What is Sustainability?

    • Sustainability in the Geography Curriculum
  • 2

    Module 2: Geography Curriculum

    • What is Geography for?

    • Sustainability Learning Outcomes

    • Task: Sustainability Learning Outcomes

    • Geography Inquiry
  • 3

    Module 3: Enrich your Teaching

    • Cool Australia's Teaching Resources

    • Your Planning

    • Task: Your Planning Sustainability in Curriculum
  • 4

    Module 4: Reflection

    • Reflect on your Learning

    • Task: Reflect on your Learning

    • Your Next Steps
  • 5

    Course Feedback

    • Course Feedback

Features of TTA Online PD

  • Availability

    Online courses are available 24/7. Designed to be done in your own time at your own pace.

  • Team Online

    All online courses are available for team purchase. Unlimited teachers from the one Campus for any course for $990 + GST

  • Money back Guarantee

    If you complete less than 25% of an online course and aren't completely satisfied, let us know, and we will cancel your enrolment and provide a full refund.