Reflective Practice in Geography TeachingAshley Kent, William Ashley Kent SAGE, 2000 - 306 pages 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. |
Table des matières
CHANGING VIEWPOINTS | 1 |
Ecosystems and their management | 11 |
New developments in managing river environments | 26 |
Changing perspectives on changing climates | 37 |
New directions in human geography | 50 |
Towards a global geopolitical economy ཆེཛྭ | 57 |
New geographies of energy | 68 |
New approaches to the geography of services | 84 |
Information and communications technology | 154 |
Geography teaching for a sustainable society | 168 |
the role of geography? | 179 |
Managing a geography department | 192 |
researching the reality | 219 |
Research into geography textbooks | 228 |
The renaissance of geography education in the USA | 238 |
Towards a new professionalism | 253 |
DEVELOPMENT | 97 |
new opportunities for curriculum | 109 |
Teaching styles and strategies | 113 |
Using assessment to support learning | 131 |
Evaluating geography departments and their staff | 141 |
The secondarytertiary interface | 262 |
Cultural studies go to school | 276 |
The role of research in supporting teaching and learning | 287 |
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