The aim of this course is to explore key pedagogies and practices of geographical education. Students will be introduced to a variety of conversations within geographical education and develop an understanding of geographical pedagogy within broader learning and teaching debates. Additionally, students will gain experience of practising geographical education through a supervised placement on one of our GES level 1 or level 2 practical courses.

All teaching to be delivered on-campus.

Lectures - 5 x 1-hour

Workshops/Seminars - 5 x 1-hour

Supervised Placement - 1 x 2-hour

The five lectures will be offered with five workshop/seminar sessions as 2-hour blocks.

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■ Teaching philosophy statement (1000 words) (40%)

■ Reflective diary - 2000 words (60%)

The course aims to introduce students to core pedagogic debates in geographical education. Students will gain insight into fundamental pedagogic discussion in relation to reflexive practice and interdisciplinary teaching. Additionally, students will gain an understanding of key aspects of teaching practice through a supervised placement in one of our GES level 1 or level 2 practical courses.

By the end of this course students will be able to:

ILO1: Identify key pedagogic theories that underpin best practice in geographic education.

ILO2: Understand and utilise reflective practice to develop own teacher identity.

ILO3: Develop core skills in educational practice such as classroom management and lesson planning.

ILO4: Critically discuss their own teaching philosophies in reference to wider debates in education literature.