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This module aims to provide students with the knowledge, skills and understanding required to plan, teach and assess Geography. It extends students' knowledge and understanding of research and key teaching and learning approaches related to the concept of 'place'. There is a particular emphasis on cross curricular planning and planning for progression. During this module there will be opportunities for students to work with children and put the principles of assessment for learning into practice.

1. Exploration of key aspects of Geographical subject knowledge, including independent student enquiry and research

2. Geographical enquiry, experience and fieldwork in the EYFS, KS1 and KS2

3. Creative and challenging approaches to the teaching of Geography

4. Planning cross curricular units of work that promote good progress and outcomes by pupils in relation to the statutory requirements in Geography

5. Using assessment information to inform planning and planning for differentiation

A student passing this module should be able to:

1. have a systematic knowledge and detailed understanding of the statutory curriculum requirements

2. have a detailed and coherent understanding of the underlying concepts and principles that define the distinctive nature of the subject and demonstrate the ability to analyse developments in Geography and it pedagogy

3. have a coherent and detailed knowledge of Geography and associated curriculum areas

4. know how to plan and teach well-structured sequences of lessons in cross curricular units of work that promote good progress and outcomes by pupils in relation to the statutory requirements for  Geography

5. recognise the benefits and challenges of cross curricular approaches to teaching and learning

6. be aware of pupils’ capabilities and their prior knowledge, and plan teaching to build on these

7. know and understand how to assess pupils’ work in Geography and know how to make use of formative and summative assessment to secure pupils’ progress

8. Be able to provide effective learning opportunities for all pupils, with a focus on an understanding of the three principles of inclusion:

- setting suitable learning challenges

- responding to pupils’ diverse learning needs

- overcoming potential barriers to learning and assessment for individuals and groups of pupils

The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.