Course Summary
Revitalise your Year 7 to 10 geography curriculum with engaging lessons that spark curiosity and deepen student interest. In this course, you'll discover how to seamlessly integrate sustainability into your teaching, going beyond the basics of composting and solar panels. Learn how sustainability fits into the geography curriculum, explore a holistic definition of sustainability, and use geographic inquiry to connect students to the world around them. Plus, access a wealth of resources that will elevate your teaching and inspire your students.
You will learn:
Connect what is being taught in your geography classroom to the world outside, using sustainability education. In this course, you will learn:
- How sustainability fits into the Year 7 to Year 10 geography curriculum.
- A holistic definition of sustainability, which goes beyond compost bins and solar panels.
- How to use geographic inquiry to connect students to the world.
- How to access a range of resources that will give your teaching a boost.
Course time:
This course will take 1 hour to complete. Enjoy it in one session or spread it out over a few weeks. You will have ongoing access via your user dashboard
Accreditation:
This course is mapped to the Professional Standards for Teachers. It is accredited for teacher professional development hours:
Proficient Teacher – all states and territories except ACT:
- 3.3.2 Plan and implement well-structured learning and teaching programs or lesson sequences that engage students and promote learning.
- 3.4.2 Select and/or create and use a range of resources, including ICT, to engage students in their learning.
This course is not currently accredited in the ACT (TQI). However, it can be counted towards teacher identified learning hours (ACT).
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Course Content
Getting Started
What is Sustainability?
Geography Curriculum
Your Teaching
Reflection
Course instructor
Jarryd Bendall comes from a long line of teachers, which is why he initially avoided this calling. Jarryd taught in primary school settings for a number of years, before combining his love for writing and education at an Education Specialist role with Cool.org. This role sees him as a bridge between knowledgeable industry experts and classroom teachers, bringing excellence into the classroom and challenging the average curriculum with innovative and effective ideas.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long will this take to complete?
This course will take 1 hour to complete. Enjoy it in one session or spread it out over a few weeks. You will have ongoing access via your user dashboard
How does it work?
This course is on-demand and for private study. Learn at your own pace and at times that suit you. Get a certificate when you finish. You will have ongoing access.
Is this course accredited?
This course is mapped to the Professional Standards for Teachers. It is accredited for teacher professional development hours:
Proficient Teacher – all states and territories except ACT:
- 3.3.2 Plan and implement well-structured learning and teaching programs or lesson sequences that engage students and promote learning.
- 3.4.2 Select and/or create and use a range of resources, including ICT, to engage students in their learning.
This course is not currently accredited in the ACT (TQI). However, it can be counted towards teacher identified learning hours (ACT).
What are the curriculum links?
- Geography – Years 7 to 10
- General capabilities: Literacy, Numeracy, Critical and Creative Thinking, Personal and Social Capability, Ethical Understanding, Intercultural Understanding
- Cross curriculum priorities: Sustainability
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