Curtin University
Graduate Certificate in Geography Teaching
The Graduate Certificate in Geography Teaching in Earth Sciences is offered by Curtin University.
Program Length: 1 YEAR.
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hat you'll learn
- Apply interdisciplinary concepts and methods to understanding the environmental, social and economic aspects of development, extend the boundaries of knowledge and understanding about the environment in the context of a politics of scale, understand the approaches most appropriate to the teaching of geography
- Think critically, creatively and reflectively to generate innovative solutions to environmental imperatives and apply the most appropriate approaches to the teaching of geography
- Access, evaluate and synthesise information from various sources and integrate it for understanding environmental concerns and the most relevant teaching methods
- Communicate effectively through a variety of written, oral and other formats to diverse audiences in ways appropriate to the teaching of geography to children
- Use of current technologies when applied to finding information and making decisions
- Utilise lifelong learning skills and strategies for understanding geography and its impact on human activities and the ecology, use current teaching knowledge and skills to enhance the teaching of geography
- Describe the global context of environmental issues, such as climate change and the need for a change to sustainable development, explore best international practices for finding solutions, apply these concepts within a regional and local context
- Recognise the importance of cultural diversity, including indigenous perspectives, in understanding and responding to environmental and social imperatives
- Work independently to find effective policies and ethical solutions to geographical issues, apply knowledge and skills gained for teacher preparation and or classroom practice to improve the teaching of geography