EDUC 3333 Geography in the P-12 Classroom

Survey of the various areas of the world with emphasis on the cultural, economic, political and social developments in relation to the geographic conditions. There will be 15 hours of directed field experiences embedded into this course.

Credits

3

Typically Offered

fall

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the candidate will be able to…

…increase students’ understanding of geographic factors influencing our lives;

1. InTASC 4 – Content Knowledge: The teacher understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline(s) he or she teaches and creates learning experiences that make the discipline accessible and meaningful for learners to assure mastery of the content.
2. InTASC 5 - Application of Content: The teacher understands how to connect concepts and use differing perspectives to engage learners in critical thinking, creativity, and collaborative problem solving related to authentic local and global issues.

…familiarize students with certain concepts of physical and cultural geography;

1. InTASC 4 – Content Knowledge: The teacher understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline(s) he or she teaches and creates learning experiences that make the discipline accessible and meaningful for learners to assure mastery of the content.
2. InTASC 8 - Instructional Strategies: The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage learners to develop deep understanding of content areas and their connections, and to build skills to apply knowledge in meaningful ways.

…help students understand the importance of geographic factors in world history and current events;

1. InTASC 4 – Content Knowledge: The teacher understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline(s) he or she teaches and creates learning experiences that make the discipline accessible and meaningful for learners to assure mastery of the content.
2. InTASC 8 - Instructional Strategies: The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage learners to develop deep understanding of content areas and their connections, and to build skills to apply knowledge in meaningful ways.

…improve student ability in written and oral expression;

1. InTASC 8 - Instructional Strategies: The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage learners to develop deep understanding of content areas and their connections, and to build skills to apply knowledge in meaningful ways.

…improve student ability to consider a mass of information, analyze it critically, and form logical, reasonable conclusions;

1. InTASC 4 – Content Knowledge: The teacher understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline(s) he or she teaches and creates learning experiences that make the discipline accessible and meaningful for learners to assure mastery of the content.
2. InTASC 5 - Application of Content: The teacher understands how to connect concepts and use differing perspectives to engage learners in critical thinking, creativity, and collaborative problem solving related to authentic local and global issues.
3. InTASC 6 – Assessment: The teacher understands and uses multiple methods of assessment to engage learners in their own growth, to monitor learner progress, and to guide the teacher’s and learner’s decision making.
4. InTASC 8 - Instructional Strategies: The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage learners to develop deep understanding of content areas and their connections, and to build skills to apply knowledge in meaningful ways.

During this course students will be provided experiences for the study of…

1. culture and cultural diversity influenced by geographical factors;
2. people, places, and environments;
3. interactions among individuals, groups, and institutions; and
4. how people create and change structures of power, authority, and governance – while they are influenced by environmental factors.
5. United States’ engagements with nation-states around the world.