Reflective Practice in Geography Teaching

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.

CONTRIBUTORS′ AFFILIATIONS OUTSIDE NORTH AMERICA:

David Balderstone Institute of Education, London

Nicola Bright St Paul′s Catholic College, Sunbury on Thames

Shaun Brown Forest School, Walthamstow, London

Charlie Carpenter Edenham High School, Croydon

Rod Gerber University of New England, Armidale, Australia

Andrew Goudie University of Oxford

Norman Graves Institute of Education, London

Alan Hudson University of Cambridge

Peter Jackson University of Sheffield

Stephanie Jackson Institute of Education, London

Sheila King Institute of Education, London

David Lambert Institute of Education, London

Ian Langrish Tiffin Boys School, Kingston Upon Thames

David Leat University of Newcastle upon Tyne

Paul Machon Wyggeston & Queen Elizabeth 1 College, Leicester

Julian Mayes University of Surrey, Roehampton

Adrian McDonald University of Leeds

John Morgan Institute of Education, London

Brendan Murphy Chislehurst & Sidcup Grammar School, London

Eleanor Rawling Qualifications & Curriculum Authority, London

Margaret Roberts University of Sheffield

Maggie Smith University of West of England

Derek Spooner University of Hull

Helen Walkington University of Reading

Deryn Watson Kings′ College London

Geraldine Wharton University of London,

Queen Mary & Westfield College

Michael Williams Swansea

Peter Wood University College London