Issues in Geography Teaching

. Ed(s): Fisher, Chris; Binns, Tony

ISBN 10: 0415230772 / ISBN 13: 9780415230773

Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2000

About this Item

Examines a range of issues which are of interest to those teaching geography from the early years through to higher education, including: the role of research and the use of ICT in teacher training; the significance of developing critical thinking skills; and, broader educational issues such as citizenship and development. Editor(s): Fisher, Chris; Binns, Tony. Series: Issues in Teaching Series. Num Pages: 336 pages, illustrations facsim., maps. BIC Classification: JNU; RG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 454. . 2000. Paperback. . . . .

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Issues in Geography Teaching
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415230772
• ISBN 13: 9780415230773
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

Issues in Geography Teaching examines a wide range of issues which are of interest to those teaching geography from the early years through to higher education, including:

• the role of research and the use of ICT in teacher training;
• the significance of developing critical thinking skills;
• broader educational issues such as citizenship and development;
• the importance of environmental education;
• the position and role of assessment;
• the present state and status of geographical education and issues that are likely to be of concern in the future.

Issues in Geography Teaching details the contexts, presents the facts and raises thought-provoking questions which should stimulate further interest and discussion.

About the Author

Chris Fisher, Tony Binns