In this course you will examine the syllabus, curriculum planning, assessment strategies, classroom management and development/selection of activities and resources relevant to the teaching of History and Geography in the primary school classroom. You will engage in evaluation and selection/development/evaluation of activities and resources relevant to the teaching of key concepts for history and geography in the primary (K-6) classroom, including personal, family, local, community and colonial history; diverse Australian cultures, including those of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; natural and human features of places on local and global scales; change and sustainability, and roles, rights and responsibilities of people within societies and development of Australian society and democracy (including economy, education and the arts).

The course is complemented by a minimum of 5 days of supervised professional experience.