Details for CRS204 Geography and History

History explores the past, encompassing cultures, politics, and worldviews, including memories, commemorations, and discoveries. Geography studies the interaction of physical and human aspects of the environment, from climate and oceans to population and industry. Both subjects offer opportunities for integrated studies. In this unit, discover the contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to Australia’s history and geography.

Quick Stats

• Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
• Course code: CRS204
• Credit points: 10

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Prerequisite

The following courses are prerequisites:

• EDU101—Foundations in Christian Learning and Teaching or 40 credit points

Unit Content

Outcomes

1. Examine ways in which assumptions, cultural perspectives and underlying worldviews cause people to view historical events and geographical issues in different ways within the context of both the History K–10 Syllabus and the Geography K–10 Syllabus;
2. Prepare a teaching plan for a half-day or full-day field trip for a Year 5 or Year 6 class to investigate a local geographical planning issue or local historical event;
3. Apply skills of observation, inference and critical thinking to analyse the conflicts and/or ethical dilemmas demonstrated by a site that is studied in the field;
4. Demonstrate an applied understanding of ethical behaviour expectations, legislative, administrative and organisational policies, health and safety requirements, and strategies for differentiating teaching to meet specific learning needs of students across the full range of abilities and from diverse backgrounds;
5. Use the Understanding by Design framework to develop a classroom-ready, student-centred, outcomes-focussed, innovative and soundly constructed lesson sequence that incorporates skills development, knowledge acquisition, literacy formation, and critical/creative thinking capabilities, linked to the cross curriculum priorities, and which differentiates for the full range of student abilities and diverse backgrounds (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) while providing explicit strategies to support students’ well-being and safety – legally and educationally – in a range of school contexts.

Subject Content

• The scope, characteristics, methodology and distinctive nature of the discipline of Geography
• The scope, characteristics, methodology and distinctive nature of the discipline of History
• The relationship between the ACARA Curriculum and the NESA Syllabi
• The place of Geography and History in the continuum of learning in K-12
• The place of Geography and History within Christian and other school contexts
• Geographical and historical concepts, skills, and tools
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s perspectives on Australian History and Australian Geography

This course may be offered in the following formats

• Face to face (onsite)
• eLearning (online)

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

• Minor Essay (30%)
• Field Study Plan (40%)
• Lesson Plan Sequence (30%)

Prescribed Text

• References will include the most current curriculum requirements for schools.

Check with the instructor each semester before purchasing any prescribed texts or representative references