Reflective Practice in Geography Teaching
1st Edition
Published on 22. December 2000
320 pages
978-1-84787-651-5 (ISBN)
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Highly Commended Geographical Association Award 2002
`Has been judged as likely to make a significant contribution to geography'
This book provides a comprehensive overview of contemporary thought and practice in teaching geography. It is designed to support continuing professional development and reflective practice in geography education by: encouraging a critical understanding of the literature and concepts; stimulating teachers to continue with personal and professional development; and providing professionally relevant knowledge, understanding, skills and values.
Drawn from a wide range of eminent geographers and experienced practitioners, the authors cover: progress in geography - changing viewpoints; the geography curriculum - development planning and issues; and research and geography teaching - why and how research matters.
This book is essential reading and a valuable resource, for student and practising teachers of geography at secondary school level, as well as for those responsible for continuing professional development and subject leadership.
`Has been judged as likely to make a significant contribution to geography'
This book provides a comprehensive overview of contemporary thought and practice in teaching geography. It is designed to support continuing professional development and reflective practice in geography education by: encouraging a critical understanding of the literature and concepts; stimulating teachers to continue with personal and professional development; and providing professionally relevant knowledge, understanding, skills and values.
Drawn from a wide range of eminent geographers and experienced practitioners, the authors cover: progress in geography - changing viewpoints; the geography curriculum - development planning and issues; and research and geography teaching - why and how research matters.
This book is essential reading and a valuable resource, for student and practising teachers of geography at secondary school level, as well as for those responsible for continuing professional development and subject leadership.
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English
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London
United Kingdom
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College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
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978-1-84787-651-5 (9781847876515)
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PART ONE: PROGRESS IN GEOGRAPHY: CHANGING VIEWPOINTS
Trends in Physical Geography - Andrew S Goudie
Ecosystems and Their Management - Adrian McDonald
New Developments in Managing River Environments - Geraldene Wharton
Changing Perspectives on Changing Climates - Julian Mayes
New Directions in Human Geography - Peter Jackson
Towards a Global Geo-Political Economy - Alan Hudson
Changing Geographies of Energy - Derek Spooner
PART TWO: THE GEOGRAPHY CURRICULUM: DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING
National Curriculum Geography - Eleanor Rawling
New Opportunities for Curriculum Development
Teaching Styles and Strategies - David Balderstone
Using Assessment to Support Learning - David Lambert
Evaluating Geography Departments and Their Staff - Sheila King
Information and Communication Technology - Stephanie Jackson
Geography Teaching for a Sustainable Society - John Morgan
Citizenship - Paul Machon and Helen Walkington
The Role of Geography?
Managing a Geography Department - Charlie Carpenter and Ian Langrish
PART THREE: RESEARCH AND GEOGRAPHY TEACHING: CASE STUDIES OF WHY AND HOW RESEARCH MATTERS
Overview and International Perspectives - Rod Gerber and Michael Williams
Information and Communications Technologies - Deryn M Watson
Researching the Reality of Use
Research into Geography Textbooks - Norman Graves and Brendan Murphy
The Renaissance of Geography Education in the USA - Joanne Clark and Joseph P Stoltman
Towards a New Professionalism - Nicola Bright with David Leat
The Secondary/Tertiary Interface - Shaun Brown and Maggie Smith
Cultural Studies Go to School - John Morgan
The Role of Research in Supporting Teaching and Learning - Margaret Roberts
Trends in Physical Geography - Andrew S Goudie
Ecosystems and Their Management - Adrian McDonald
New Developments in Managing River Environments - Geraldene Wharton
Changing Perspectives on Changing Climates - Julian Mayes
New Directions in Human Geography - Peter Jackson
Towards a Global Geo-Political Economy - Alan Hudson
Changing Geographies of Energy - Derek Spooner
PART TWO: THE GEOGRAPHY CURRICULUM: DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING
National Curriculum Geography - Eleanor Rawling
New Opportunities for Curriculum Development
Teaching Styles and Strategies - David Balderstone
Using Assessment to Support Learning - David Lambert
Evaluating Geography Departments and Their Staff - Sheila King
Information and Communication Technology - Stephanie Jackson
Geography Teaching for a Sustainable Society - John Morgan
Citizenship - Paul Machon and Helen Walkington
The Role of Geography?
Managing a Geography Department - Charlie Carpenter and Ian Langrish
PART THREE: RESEARCH AND GEOGRAPHY TEACHING: CASE STUDIES OF WHY AND HOW RESEARCH MATTERS
Overview and International Perspectives - Rod Gerber and Michael Williams
Information and Communications Technologies - Deryn M Watson
Researching the Reality of Use
Research into Geography Textbooks - Norman Graves and Brendan Murphy
The Renaissance of Geography Education in the USA - Joanne Clark and Joseph P Stoltman
Towards a New Professionalism - Nicola Bright with David Leat
The Secondary/Tertiary Interface - Shaun Brown and Maggie Smith
Cultural Studies Go to School - John Morgan
The Role of Research in Supporting Teaching and Learning - Margaret Roberts
