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Course Description

This course equips teachers with the tools and strategies to actively engage boys in Geography by tapping into their natural curiosity and preference for hands-on, inquiry-based learning. Teachers will learn how to foster exploration and inquiry by incorporating fieldwork, digital tools, and real-world problem-solving. The course focuses on connecting geographical concepts to relevant issues such as climate change, urban development, and environmental sustainability, making learning meaningful and engaging for boys. By integrating boys' interests, such as sports and technology, with geographical content, this course helps teachers create dynamic and engaging learning experiences that inspire boys to explore the world around them.



Audience

Years 7-10 Geography Teachers 


Teaching Standards

2.1.2 Proficient Level - Know the content and how to teach it - Content and teaching strategies of the teaching area:  Apply knowledge of the content and teaching strategies of the teaching area to develop engaging teaching activities

2.6.2 Proficient Level - Know the content and how to teach it - Information and Communication Technology (ICT):  Use effective teaching strategies to integrate ICT into learning and teaching programs to make selected content relevant and meaningful


$119 + GST - Individual Enrolment


FREE with  Online Subscription

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Welcome

    • Acknowledgement of Country

    • Learning Objectives

    • Teaching Standards

  • 2

    Module 1: Understanding Boys' Learning in Geography

    • Introduction

    • 1. Learning Preferences of Boys in Geography

    • 2. Inquiry-Based Engagement in Geography

    • 3. Overcoming Challenges

    • Classroom Activity

    • Reflection Question

    • Reference List for Module 1

  • 3

    Module 2: Active Fieldwork for Boys

    • Introduction

    • 1. Fieldwork in the Syllabus

    • 2. Designing Engaging Fieldwork

    • Fieldwork as Part of Larger Geographical Investigations

    • Class Activity

    • Reflection Question

    • Reference List for Module 2
  • 4

    Module 3: Using Technology to Engage Boys in Geography

    • Introduction

    • 1. Digital Tools in Geography

    • 2. Tech-Driven Learning

    • 3. Practical Applications of Technology

    • Class Activity

    • Reflection Question

    • Reference List for Module 3
  • 5

    Module 4: Geographical Tools and Inquiry-Based Learning

    • Introduction

    • 1. Geographical Tools in Practice

    • 2. Active Learning Approaches

    • 3. Connecting Tools to Inquiry

    • Classroom Activity

    • Reflection Question

    • Reference List for Module 4
  • 6

    Module 5: Making Geography Relevant to Boys' Lives

    • Introduction

    • 1. Boys' Interests in Geography

    • 2. Real-World Relevance

    • 3. Project-Based Learning

    • Classroom Activity

    • Reflection Question

    • Reference List for Module 5

  • 7

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