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Geography Methods

This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of methods for teaching geography. It explores the concept and scope of geography education, various teaching techniques, and instructional materials. Students will learn to plan lessons, prepare schemes of work, and integrate technology and co-curricular activities into geography instruction. The course also covers evaluation methods, equipping students with the skills to effectively assess learning outcomes in geography.

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156h
Study Time
13
Weeks
12h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
Geography EducationTeaching MethodsInstructional MaterialsLesson PlanningEvaluation

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
Math Level
Basic Math
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Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Concepts of Geography

2

Methods of Teaching Geography

3

Lesson Planning

4

Instructional Materials

5

Technology in Geography Education

6

Co-curricular Activities

7

Evaluation in Geography

Total Topics7 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

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Geography Teacher

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Educational Consultant

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Training Officer

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Geography Instructor

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Industry Applications

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Concepts of Geography

4h

Unit 1: Concepts of Geography

4 study hours
  • Define geography and its scope.
  • Discuss the historical development of geography.
  • Identify the main branches of geography.
Week
2

Module 1: Concepts of Geography

4h

Unit 2: Methods of Teaching Geography

4 study hours
  • Explore observation methods in geography teaching.
  • Discuss the use of globes, charts, and models.
  • Plan a field trip to observe geographical features.
Week
3

Module 2: Planning a lesson and preparation of scheme of lessons

4h

Unit 1: Planning a lesson and preparation of scheme of lessons on Geography

4 study hours
  • Define lesson planning and its importance.
  • Outline the structure and characteristics of a lesson plan.
  • Prepare a lesson plan for a specific geography topic.
Week
4

Module 2: Planning a lesson and preparation of scheme of lessons

4h

Unit 2: Instructional materials in teaching Geography

4 study hours
  • Identify various instructional materials used in teaching geography.
  • Discuss the use of textbooks, workbooks, and guidebooks.
  • Explore the use of maps, globes, charts, and pictures.
Week
5

Module 2: Planning a lesson and preparation of scheme of lessons

4h

Unit 3: Technology and innovation in teaching Geography

4 study hours
  • Discuss the role of ICT in teaching and learning geography.
  • Explore the use of search engines, YouTube, and Google Images.
  • Utilize Google Maps and Google Earth for geographical studies.
Week
6

Module 3: Co-curricular activities and Teaching Geography

4h

Unit 1: Co-curricular activities and Teaching Geography

4 study hours
  • Define co-curricular activities and their importance.
  • Discuss the educational, psychological, and social values of co-curricular activities.
  • Explore the role of excursions and field trips in teaching geography.
Week
7

Module 3: Co-curricular activities and Teaching Geography

4h

Unit 2: Evaluation in Geography

4 study hours
  • Discuss the concept of evaluation in geography.
  • Explore the evaluation of knowledge, information, and understanding.
  • Discuss the use of oral tests, essay type tests, and objective type tests.
Week
8

Module 1: Concepts of Geography

8h

Unit 1: Concepts of Geography

4 study hours
  • Review concepts of geography, including its meaning, scope, and importance.
  • Practice observation methods and plan a virtual field trip.
  • Prepare a sample lesson plan for a geography topic.

Unit 2: Methods of Teaching Geography

4 study hours
  • Review methods of teaching geography, including observation, laboratory, and project methods.
  • Discuss the role of a teacher in applying different methods.
  • Analyze the merits and limitations of various teaching methods.
Week
9

Module 2: Planning a lesson and preparation of scheme of lessons

8h

Unit 1: Planning a lesson and preparation of scheme of lessons on Geography

4 study hours
  • Review lesson planning and scheme of lessons, including their meaning and importance.
  • Analyze the characteristics of a good lesson plan.
  • Prepare a sample scheme of lesson based on the specimen provided.

Unit 2: Instructional materials in teaching Geography

4 study hours
  • Review instructional materials, including textbooks, workbooks, and guidebooks.
  • Discuss the significance of instructional aids in teaching.
  • Analyze the characteristics of a good textbook.
Week
10

Module 3: Co-curricular activities and Teaching Geography

8h

Unit 3: Technology and innovation in teaching Geography

4 study hours
  • Review the role of ICT in teaching and learning geography.
  • Explore the use of search engines, YouTube, and Google Images.
  • Utilize Google Maps and Google Earth for geographical studies.

Unit 1: Co-curricular activities and Teaching Geography

4 study hours
  • Review co-curricular activities and their importance in teaching geography.
  • Discuss the educational, psychological, and social values of co-curricular activities.
  • Explore the role of excursions and field trips in teaching geography.
Week
11

Module 3: Co-curricular activities and Teaching Geography

4h

Unit 2: Evaluation in Geography

4 study hours
  • Review the concept of evaluation in geography.
  • Explore the evaluation of knowledge, information, and understanding.
  • Discuss the use of oral tests, essay type tests, and objective type tests.
Week
12

Module 1: Concepts of Geography

6h

Unit 1: Concepts of Geography

6 study hours
  • Complete assignments on lesson planning and instructional materials.
  • Prepare a presentation on the use of ICT in geography teaching.
  • Participate in group discussions on evaluation methods.
Week
13

Module 1: Concepts of Geography

6h

Unit 2: Methods of Teaching Geography

6 study hours
  • Final revision of all modules and units.
  • Focus on key concepts and theories.
  • Prepare for the final examination.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create detailed outlines for each unit, focusing on key concepts and definitions.

2

Practice applying different teaching methods to specific geography topics.

3

Develop sample lesson plans and schemes of work for various grade levels.

4

Review instructional materials and technology tools discussed in the course.

5

Participate in study groups to discuss challenging concepts and share insights.

6

Focus on understanding the principles of evaluation and assessment in geography.

7

Practice answering essay questions and objective-type questions from past exams.

8

Create concept maps linking different units and modules to reinforce understanding.

9

Allocate specific time slots for revision and practice tests each week.

10

Review all tutor-marked assignments and feedback to identify areas for improvement.

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